Nic160
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I was wondering if anyone could give an oppinion/experiences on the Dive Rite Super Wing ? Or good or bad oppinions on the classic wing. I've never owned any Dive Rite equipment and was considering buying a new wing.
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I have used the Dive Rite Super Wing for all of my trimix diving, and now for my rebreather work. I've had mine for quite a few years now, and it is still in great shape.
I really like the safety factor of the redundant bladders and inflators. At 350+ it is a great psychological comfort, if nothing else.
It is a great piece of kit!
I really like the safety factor of the redundant bladders and inflators. At 350+ it is a great psychological comfort, if nothing else.
It is a great piece of kit!
Bigjetdriver69,
Thanks for the input. I was wondering if you've ever experienced any of the problems of gas bubbles getting trapped in the bladder due to the bungees ? I know that on the dive rite they don't go all the way around the bladder like the OMS wings. I figured this would eliminate that problem. Any input? Thanks Again.
Thanks for the input. I was wondering if you've ever experienced any of the problems of gas bubbles getting trapped in the bladder due to the bungees ? I know that on the dive rite they don't go all the way around the bladder like the OMS wings. I figured this would eliminate that problem. Any input? Thanks Again.
I have never experienced any problems with trapped gas. Just as with any wing, avec or sans bungees, I may have to roll a little bit (more like just shift my shoulders) to even out the gas bubble, or to more efficiently dump, but this is usually when at a very shallow depth. Deeper, with more gas in the wing, it is not noticeable. In any case, it has never been a "problem".
I like having a back-up bladder and inflator. I keep both plugged in, incidentally, and use Tobin George's new little collars on the quick disconnect to make that job super quick if necessary.
Rob
I like having a back-up bladder and inflator. I keep both plugged in, incidentally, and use Tobin George's new little collars on the quick disconnect to make that job super quick if necessary.
Rob
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Just a quick note, I dive 104's and use the Classic wings. I can dive those wings with a semi dry on. The have enough lift to suit me fine. My friend uses the Super and he loves them. All of my gear is made by Dive Rite.
Nic160:
I have the Classic Wing, I use it to dive my double 85, but have used it to dive with as large as double 121s with no problem. However, with 121s, 2 stage bottles and a canister light I was a little overweighted.
Over all I have been very happy with the wings.
i have both dive rite, and oms wings.. i find ther both excellent products..
my oms wing is the 100 lb lift with redundant bladder.... and ive never had issues with air being traped.. my dive rite wings are smaller, but ive never had any issues with them either....
good luck
Ray
my oms wing is the 100 lb lift with redundant bladder.... and ive never had issues with air being traped.. my dive rite wings are smaller, but ive never had any issues with them either....
good luck
Ray
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