Oxycheq Mach V as travel wing ?

[don]

I've got the following two BP/W setups:

#1 (travel): Koplin travel backplate, STA, and Halcyon 18# Pioneer wing. No real complaints except the wing is a 'U' shape so takes some gyrations to vent the air. 18# is plenty of lift, as I probably never use more than 5# except on the surface.

#2 (cold water): Halcyon steel backplate and Halcyon 27# Pioneer wing with STA. No complaints and plenty of lift.

I'm wondering if I could use the Mach V in both of my setups and eliminate both of the Halcyon wings.

The Mach V sounds perfect for setup #2, but I'm wondering if it could also serve as my travel wing. 30# is way overkill but the wing sounds to be more compact than the Halcyon 18#.

Also, anyone know the dry weight of a Mach V? Baggage weight is always an issue when packing the dive gear for air travel.

Thanks for any comments.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

I've got the following two BP/W setups:

#1 (travel): Koplin travel backplate, STA, and Halcyon 18# Pioneer wing. No real complaints except the wing is a 'U' shape so takes some gyrations to vent the air. 18# is plenty of lift, as I probably never use more than 5# except on the surface.

#2 (cold water): Halcyon steel backplate and Halcyon 27# Pioneer wing with STA. No complaints and plenty of lift.

I'm wondering if I could use the Mach V in both of my setups and eliminate both of the Halcyon wings.

The Mach V sounds perfect for setup #2, but I'm wondering if it could also serve as my travel wing. 30# is way overkill but the wing sounds to be more compact than the Halcyon 18#.

Also, anyone know the dry weight of a Mach V? Baggage weight is always an issue when packing the dive gear for air travel.

Thanks for any comments.

The Mach V won't pack near as small as either of your H wings. It is pretty hefty due to its 25mil inner bladder and serious outer shell. It weighs 3.5 lbs dry.

 

[don]

The Mach V won't pack near as small as either of your H wings. It is pretty hefty due to its 25mil inner bladder and serious outer shell. It weighs 3.5 lbs dry.

Thanks for the info. Just for reference the H 18# wing weighs 2# even, and the H 27# wing weighs 2oz less at 1#14oz. The Mach V does sound well built. Wish I could see one.