Oxycheq Mach V vs. DSS ?

[vel525]

Nemrod,

Sorry this is a little off topic, but in your second pic with the freedom plate and double hose regulator, I noticed your octopus is bungied off too. How do you donate air? Just curious more than anything, not too familiar with double hose setups.

Victor

 

[Nemrod]

I use a slip knot--fisherman's knot or I have a few Mantas now also. The mouthpiece sticks through it. It will quick release easily. To donate air on the 40 inch octapus and that is what is pictured--an octapus--not a backup--I simply pull the second stage and the bungee releases easily. This is not DIR but it is consistent with 95% of dive training in the industry--donate the octapus, the doner diver keeps their primary. My wife and I are rigged essentially the same as are most divers. You can share air with the double hose, the rubber hoses easily rotate should the need arise. In 66/68 when I did my NAUI Scuba Diver we were mostly on double hoses and we had to buddy breath around and around the pool with flooded masks. It is really quite easy--just different.

Oh--drat--now the lettering is in black---guess I will just have to sell mine--any buyers---lol. That is why I like vintage gear--it is done with and it never changes. Actually, the black marker works great. I have done a bunch of dives on it with the marker painted letters and no fading back out.

All of these small wings dive pretty much the same I imagine. I think even the H wing is a bit fat compared to the Mach V or DSS. Not only that but my H brand spring straps broke because they are plastic ruining a dive. In decades I never had a rubber strap break but the spring strap broke so H is suspect to me now.

The main thing I like about the Mach V is it's virtually zero footprint, what I don't like about it is that it does not drain water fast enough when I am climbing the ladder. Punch the inflate button and it squeezes out and so that is what I do.

N

 

[vel525]

I use a slip knot--fisherman's knot or I have a few Mantas now also. The mouthpiece sticks through it. It will quick release easily. To donate air on the 40 inch octapus and that is what is pictured--an octapus--not a backup--I simply pull the second stage and the bungee releases easily. This is not DIR but it is consistent with 95% of dive training in the industry--donate the octapus, the doner diver keeps their primary. My wife and I are rigged essentially the same as are most divers. You can share air with the double hose, the rubber hoses easily rotate should the need arise. In 66/68 when I did my NAUI Scuba Diver we were mostly on double hoses and we had to buddy breath around and around the pool with flooded masks. It is really quite easy--just different.

N

Ahhh, interesting. Cool, and thanks for the info.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Which DSS wing for Singles would be equivalent to (or better than) the Oxycheq Mach V.

There is none.

Specifically, looking for ~30# lift, STA-less design, primarily recreational...

If this is what you want, then you should go for the Torus. It certainly isn't a Mach V but it would be a better choice if you don't want to use a standard STA.

Maybe you should re-think the STA thing...

 

[divad]

Ahh, Stephen Ash and DSS in the same thread. It's like honey to the bee.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Ahh, Stephen Ash and DSS in the same thread. It's like honey to the bee.

It's good to be back!

 

[John_B]

Specifically, looking for ~30# lift, STA-less design, primarily recreational, but having some trim issues with my Zeagle Ranger...I'm thinking the BP/W will help with more weight higher up on my torso...I'm 6'6" and have very lean (and long) legs which tend to sink. Also, I'm a WWW (warm water Wimp) so I'm not interested in 5/7MM suits for bouyancy or warmth and live in Fl so most of my diving ends up being in 3MM or less.

...but it would be a better choice if you don't want to use a standard STA.

Maybe you should re-think the STA thing...

Were you recommending this for his benefit, or yours?

John

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Here's a nice shot of the Mach V from the rear

 

[GreenDiverDown]

And from the side...

 

[GreenDiverDown]

And here's the zipper that allows access to the inner bladder...