Oms IQ Vs DR Transpack 2 , With Dr Wings?

[Life-Is-Good-Diver]

HI, Thinking of purchasing a BP set up and wing's. I checked most of the form's and can't seem to find much on the OMS IQ set up, but i did find the DR Transpack 2 set up. I will be diving cave's, as i am currentley enrolled in a cavern-into class, and also will be taking an advanced wreck class, and getting into carrying doubles and deco by next summer, and will be diving deep wreck's also. I will probley use 2 diffent wing set up's for the single and double tank set up, but Harness wise i like the OMS IQ, maybe with an Oxycheck wing for single, and DR Classic for carrying double's.

I am also considering the OMS Bungee Wing's, I know im touching on alotta subjuct here, But i would like as some feedback from people fimiliar with diving these set-up's then just my LDS, thank's, i will be watching the forms to see what kinda responce i get, and hopfully based on that will be able to make a purchase here shortley being i just sold my Dacor Pro Rig BCD with SS backplate.

I don't think with any of the BP and Harness set -up's either from Dive-rite, Halycon, Oxy-check, or OMS there will be a major differnce, unless somone can tell me. I think the Major Part is the Wing's, im probley wrong, but would like to here everyone's set-up's for this kinda diving. As of right now i like the OMS IQ backplate with either the DR wing (right now going with single set up) Or the OMS or Oxycheck wing. I appreicate all your responces, thanks.
Also can 1 wing accumodate sigle and double tanks set up's and be stremalined, not be all over the place?

 

[3500PSI]

was in your spot about a year ago trying to find the right bc. I ended up getting the OMS IQ with 45lb bunnged wing. I wouldnt get the oxycheq wing because of the way it is built. the oxycheq wing has the bladder exposed to the environment. the oms bladder is inside of a nylon cover thing(not a very good explanation i know). So if something punctured the wing (small chance but you never know) you would have to throw the oxycheq out instead of replacing just the bladder it self.

 

[Life-Is-Good-Diver]

How do you like diving the OMS IQ pack with there wing? Also it is a true point about the oxycheck wing,but that goes for all wings i guess that aren't double bladder. There are many Backplates and wings to choose from, just looking for somthing that will suit both wreck and cave diving, but also be good with single tanks and double tank set up's. Hoping to get more threads on this, thanks!

 

[ClassAction]

I'm also looking for a BP/wings set up, although I don't plan on doing any hard core diving (caves, etc.) any time soon.

I was looking into the IQ as well. I like the padding in the back and the shoulder pads, but I'm not wild about the way that the BP sits. Unlike a harness setup, the BP just slides into the IQ. Instead of harness straps attaching to the BP at every corner, the IQ seems (unless I'm wrong) to only attach to the BP in two places in the center. It seems like it might shift around a bit. Also, I'm not wild about the big "no sag" pockets. They seem to ruin the streamlining of the system. I'm actually leaning toward a plain harness system.

Anyone know if you can attach more streamlined (but still ditchable)weights to the IQ? I guess you just go with a weight belt?

 

[pdoege]

He used the IQ, AL BP insert, and a Halcyon Pioneer 27.

The Pioneer is also an exposed bladder. We have not had any issues with leaks.

The DR single/double wings are not very good for singles. I bought one for that purpose and replaced it with a Pioneer 27. My buddy also started with the DR and went to the Pioneer. I would certainly not purchase a DR single/double wing for use with singles. You'll just wind up buying a Halcyon/OxyCheq/Whoever singles wing in a month or two.

He dove the IQ for a long time. He has since moved to the DR Trans-Plate.

I imagine that he will eventually break down and get a straight BP setup.

I use an ABS BP with no ditchable weight. He uses no ditchable weight with his AL BP. As long as you can swim up the gear you don't need ditchable weight.

That being said, most people that I've met with a transpac use a weight belt for ditchable weights. As you say, the various pockets just get in the way.

DR makes velcro weights that strap onto the waist belt. They apparently work but I've never had any feedback on them.

I have always used a BP/wing. Never had anything else. Seems to work great and I am in no hurry to get another setup.

You may wish to do the same.

Peter

 

[Life-Is-Good-Diver]

Very usefull info. I myself was wondering should i just go into a stright harness and BP set up, no frill's? Or go the expence and go with the IQ, it looks great, looks comfortable, but in the same token i want sothing that will work for both single, doubles, wreck, cave, hmmm, maybe i'll just buy two diffent set-up's!! (when i hit lotto!!) hehehee, keeep the treads coming, there very helpfull , thanks!

 

[3500PSI]

I again ran into the same problems with picking the right wing. it all boils down to having a wing that fits the dive profile. singles use a ~45lb bladder, doubles use the 100lb bladder. if you try to use a 100lb bladder with singles you are going to get poor trim charateristics. if your are going to dish out the money for doubles than buying a new wing is small potatoes compared to the money your going to spend on tanks, bands, manifold and regs. as far as the no sag pockets i dont use them and have no need for them. as far as the oms iq backplate just "slidding in" is kind of a misrepresentation. it is bolted to the sta which is strapped to the tank with 2 bands. its a solid system. I love the oms iq and would highly recommend it.

 

[japan-diver]

I dive a TransPac and have dove the IQ system in the past. The Transpac is much more streamlined than the IQ. I use the Transpac for singles and light doubles. When I start adding the extra tanks and stage bottles I use a BP and Wing (45#) with standard harness only.
I would reccomend either just a plain harness or Transpac. With a small wing for singles and a 45 or 55 for your heavy stuff. Anything bigger than a 55 is overkill and lots of drag unless you plan on dragging lots of stuff. My 45 works with Dual al80's and 2 AL40 stage bottles just fine. I go to a 55 for steel tanks.

 

[Life-Is-Good-Diver]

Ok im mising somthing here...... Streamlined? The transpac and OMS IQ are almost the same. I don't understand how either can be any more less stream lined then a regular BP and harness. If you leave the weight pockets off, all it is is just a paded BP with alittle more D rings, and shoulders being paded. MY dive instructour who i will be taking my cave class with also belives in "simplicty " and just a BP and harness set up. I for myself like the comfort and added rings to hook stuff off. I money is not an issue, cause all were talking is about an extra $75 bucks or so, why not go with a paded BP, and has alot more rings to conect to? I also cannot find a thread which indicates any proven factors that somone has hads to abort a dive because of these configurations, or they have gotten them into trouble. I do agree there are a ton of wings and differnaces betwen them, but a BP and harness set up, paded or not is basically the same thing to me, unless rigged up differentley. Great post before about hanging deco bottles, diving doubles and so on, thats what im looking to get into here shortley, and any info on your particualr set up that works for you would be greatley appreciated !! Thanks again!!

 

[Life-Is-Good-Diver]

Would love to hear more about how you rig yourself going down with your Travel gasses, dive gasses, and extra equipment like lights, reels, and so on, thanks! Also the Transpac and Transpac 2 are two differnt units. ALso what manafactour wing do you use? Diverite?OMS?etc...what kinda diving do you do?