Which wing for Dive Rite TransPac

[scubacoots3]

I just bought a new Dive Rite TransPac system from my lds complete with harness, wing, weight pockets, crotch strap w/scooter ring and mesh pocket. My only delima is which wing to get.

I am 5'10" 190lbs I dive mostly in local quarries, lakes and Florida's gulf coast. Ocasionally a trip to Cozumel, and West Palm and Florida springs.

I am down to choosing the rec or trek wing. I am leaning more toward the rec wing because I've been told that I can use the gusset system to sinch it up for more stream lining - then if needed let it out for maxium lift.

I would greatly like to hear your commits on your setup and opinion.

Journey On,
ScubaCoots3

 

[rickyd]

I used to dive a TransPac/RecWing; both wet and dry, HP100s; ocean dives. When dry, I wear 27#s. I got rid of the integrated weight pockets early, and wore a DUI WTII harness. I once tried a friends Trek wing, and it was a much nicer dive; more streamlined, less effort, easier trim. I purchased an Oxycheq 30# Signature wing.

Be careful of your real weighting needs - integrated vs. non-integrated can change what you need. I found with the integrated weights, the rig was just too heavy and sloppy, both in and out of the water. You may be OK if your using a lot less lead than I. Getting rid of the integrated pockets is what also allowed me to comfortably downsize to the 30# wing.

I've since migrated to a BP/W - Hammerhead steel + STA + the Oxycheq 30#. Still use the weight harness.

 

[rjchandler]

I just bought a new Dive Rite TransPac system from my lds complete with harness, wing, weight pockets, crotch strap w/scooter ring and mesh pocket. My only delima is which wing to get.

I am 5'10" 190lbs I dive mostly in local quarries, lakes and Florida's gulf coast. Ocasionally a trip to Cozumel, and West Palm and Florida springs.

I am down to choosing the rec or trek wing. I am leaning more toward the rec wing because I've been told that I can use the gusset system to sinch it up for more stream lining - then if needed let it out for maxium lift.

I would greatly like to hear your commits on your setup and opinion.

Journey On,
ScubaCoots3

neither if you don't intend to use doubles.

they both have the bungie.

i found that using the bungie to modify the shape of the wing - trek in my case - tended to create air pockets that were hard to dump.

 

[rjchandler]

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I've since migrated to a BP/W - Hammerhead steel + STA + the Oxycheq 30#. Still use the weight harness.

How? Unless the pockets are trapping air?

 

[sbutts]

I was in the same boat a while back trying to decide what wing for my Transpac. I'm also pretty much the same height and weight as you and similarly diving local Midwest quarries with the occasional warm water dive vacation.

Knowing I was only going to dive with a single tank I narrowed my choice between the Travel and Venture wing. After doing a bunch of research online I got the Venture wing.
Overall it's pretty good. I've had some issues with dumping air, but it's mainly just being a fairly new diver and getting used to the system. If I had to do it again I would try to test dive both the Travel and Venture wing paying special attention to the ease of dumping air, trim, and tank wrapping.

You might also want to check out some videos Dive Rite Express just put up on proper adjustment of the Transpac here.

 

[MSilvia]

I had a transpac II with a rec wing for a couple of years, and probably put somewhere in the neighborhood of 75 dives on it with both single and double tanks. I liked it fine at the time, but ignorance is bliss. Now that I've used an assortment of other wings, in retrospect, I wouldn't use it for either again. Personally, I feel the RecWing is the worst wing I've used, and I think you'd do well to steer clear of it. It's okay... if an okay wing is what you want, go for it, but you can get a lot more bang for the buck.

If I had it to do over, I would have tried to get an OxyCheq or Halcyon singles wing instead.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

I've been using the Rec wing because it's what came with my TransPac, when I bought it used. I haven't had any issues with it... It's probably way more wing than I need, but I don't mind it.

 

[rickyd]

How? Unless the pockets are trapping air?

Let me re-word. I re-read that, and what was I thinking.....

Integrated weights add to the lift needed to float your rig. You need to be able to do that at least. Removing the integrated lead reduces the total lift need to float the rig, but that lead is moved to a belt/harness, so you have to accommodate that somehow. Wet vs. dry, and you style of buoyancy control may also effect your needs.

 

[scubacoots3]

Thanks to everyone, I am going to consult with my LDS where I purchased it and go with one -

No on has mentioned the trek wing - any commints on it from anyone?

Journey On
Scubacoots3

 

[RHungENT]

I just completed a thread "DiveRite Venture vs Rec Wing" just 2-3 days ago.
It has some great posts comparing these two wings. The votes were split, but I chose the Venture because I did not plan on diving doubles. If I do in the future, it would required another investment in gear and why not just get a dedicated doubles wing (DR classic) at that time.

The Oxycheq Mach V (photo also in this thread [from Nemrod]) looks even more streamlined than the Venture, but I think required a single-tank adapter to make it work with singes. If I had to do it again, I would get the Oxycheq; but I prefer to have a LDS support the sales if needed. If I lived in Dallas, I would have gotten the Oxycheq b/c Scubatoys is there.

(FYI Northeastern Scuba Supply stopped carrying Oxycheq)

Richard