The BP/Wing/Harness setup I may get

[yogi_tala]

I think a lot of us made different decisions, but of the three, my only suggestion would be the wing sizing. Haven't dove the Abyss but would suggest confirming that it is the right choice. You don't want something too large, too bulky, or two difficult to purge. Probably the worst case would be ebaying it later, tho...

The S&W is a very nice plate, well made and nice design elements. Probably not the quality of metal as FredTs, or as I mentioned earlier, as configurable. But, then again, this probably won't be the last piece of dive equipment you ever purchase.

Enjoy...

 

[LUBOLD8431]

45 does seem excessive for a single tank.

I dont think that the major issue is the 45# wing. I think more importantly, the design of the wing is not great for single tank diving. Its a small doubles wing. It will taco. You will have gas trapping issues. Get a single tank wing that is specifically designed for SINGLES!!! (i.e.-- Oxycheq, Dive Rite, etc.)

 

[The Chairman]

Well,

most of the "single tank" wings are in the 15# to 27# range. I know of no 45# wing that is well designed for a single tank.

 

[LUBOLD8431]

Have you seen the Oxycheq single tank wings yet??? They have a 45# wing which is nice for a single tank in cold water...

 

[divegeek]

BTW, FredT (user on this board) sells the finest BP in my estimation, and has the best D-rings as well. You might check him out before you buy.

What's better about Fred's plate then some of the others (like Koplin/Oxycheq)?

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I have to wonder about you guys who say a #45 wing is excessive. Wouldn't that depend on the diver, rig, and exposure gear? I ask because I have two wings ... a DiveRite RecWing (#50) and a DiveRite Venture (#30). I use the former in all my regular diving ... with a variety of steel cylinders (single tank config) and the Venture wing is for my pool rig. I wouldn't even want to consider taking a #30 out in the OW ... I doubt I'd be able to surface swim comfortably with it. I'm a fairly hefty guy (245 lbs) and dive a 22 lb weight belt with a 6 lb backplate.

I do like the Oxycheq wing ... it's most likely going to be my next purchase.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Well,

most of the "single tank" wings are in the 15# to 27# range. I know of no 45# wing that is well designed for a single tank.

Not so Pete ... my RecWing is designed for single tank use. So is the OxyCheq #45 wing.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[TechBlue]

I agree that if you're diving singles it makes no sense at all to go with a "universal" wing they don't work. Patricks 45# is awsome I did some test diving on that and the 18# pound wing and they are incredible! Select the wing for your immediate diving needs and enjoy yourself. When you progress do the same again for most single tank diving the 30# will fit most diving if you dive cold definitely take a look at the 45#, the 18# is more a warm water rig but it's like you don't have anything on your back, not knowing what your goals are you might also want to take a look a the O pack it's light, comfortable and great for travelling.

 

[jonnythan]

Have you added cam bands to the equation yet?

 

[TechBlue]

Have you added cam bands to the equation yet?

Good point, and a STA, the O pack starts to look better and better.