Transpac and other wings?

[Scott M]

I want to first thank everybody for putting up with all my previous gear posts. And this one.

I ended up with a Transpac II (I always liked what I saw and ended up with a deal I couldn't refuse). Anyway I did not get a wing with it.

Can any wing be used with the Transpac II?

If so what needs to be done to set-up lets say a Halcyon Eclipse or similar?

Will a 30lb wing be enough for the following or should I go with a 40lb? 7mm semi-dry with a possible core warmer, single tank (w/pony) I am not sure if I am getting a steel or alum. but would like to be able to use either.

For warmer water diving I realise I will probably have way more wing than I need but better to big for a couple of dives a year than to small for most of them.

If more info is needed please ask.

Thanks

 

[ScubaRon]

I was in a dive store 2 weeks ago looking at the TransPac II and they had a Halcyon Pioneer wing there. The clerk saw me looking at it and said that I could use that wing with a TransPac II if I wanted. At that time I held it up and all the strap positions seemed to match perfectly.

I ended up buying the TravelWing.
ScubaRon

 

[ajparr]

I've seen people use oms and halcyon wings with the transpac, so you should be good there.

I use the travel wing (30lbs) with an e7 100 steel tank and a 5/7 mil, and have plenty of lift. If the price is similar, though, you should consider the 40lb.

Just for my curiositys sake, how good was your deal on the transpac?

 

[DennisS]

The oxycheq single wings seem to be getting good reviews. The prices seem pretty good, check the board for some of the threads relating to Oxycheq.

I have a transpack I dive with the travel wings and it's just right with a tropical wetsuit and an AL 80.

If I was buying a new one I'd go with the Oxy 40. I dive a steel 130 and like to bob like a cork if there is any sea running.

 

[Scott M]

Thanks for the help, looks like a 40 will do the job. Now to search for one. I like the Halcyon (that SS inflator/deflator looks pretty cool)

ajparr - I got it from a friend that had two, this one was brand new 2003 model, (Why he had two I do not know and didn't ask, figured it was none of my business) got it for $ 100

Scott

 

[ScubaRon]

ajparr once bubbled...
Just for my curiositys sake, how good was your deal on the transpac?

Don't get upset, but I think I got a very good deal: $230.01 for the TransPac II harness plus TravelWing.
ScubaRon

 

[ajparr]

ScubaRon,

That is a good deal. I think I got mine for around the same (from ebay) after I bought new straps and cummerbund - it was brand new, but the guy had it for a couple years.

The .01 makes me think yours came from ebay too... am i right??
Why would anyone be upset at you for saving money?

 

[ScubaRon]

Yes, it was from the eBay store of a wellknown onLine shoP.
ScubaRon

 

[5615mike]

Considering that setup as well but don't have all the facts. I am getting ready to start my cavern class and will move to Intro Cave or Cave 1 if I like it. Will this rig work with doubles? I know I will need a balanced rig but don't know if this will work or not. Would double as a great warm water rig that will travel easy.

 

[ScubaRon]

Yes, the TransPac will work with doubles, but you will need a larger wing. The TravelWing that I have only works with singles. See this link for an overview of the wings for the Transpac.
ScubaRon