Another Halcyon Eclipse Quip...

[mahjong]

I'm rigging my new Eclipse on my old Scubapro SS backplate--and I use an Oxycheq lightweight STA and a Faber LP95. The Faber LP95 is a shorter tank, and the Eclipse drags on the floor when my BP/W unit is mounted on the tank (even when mounting the top strap as high up on the tank as possible). This is not a problem with my DR Jr Wing, as this wing is horseshoe style.

I will of course keep the Eclipse deflated on the boat or shore (often in asphalt parking lots) when I'm gearing up--but the wing still touches the ground, so I suspect this wing will suffer abrasion on the bottom in no time at all.

Has anyone encountered this annoyance with the Eclipse?

mahjong

 

[MarcG]

My oxycheq singles donut does the same thing on my LP 95. So far it has not caused any issues.

 

[jim T.]

MarcG,
Which Oxycheq singles doughnut are you using? I'm planning on using my Signature 45 with an LP 95.
(I'm going to be using it with a DSS medium b.p. though.)
Thanks, Jim

 

[MarcG]

Jim T

I am using a signature 45 as well.

 

[jim T.]

Thanks MarcG. Guess I'll use my wife's plastic/rubber yoga mat under the wing when gearing up on futue shore dives if abrasion concerns me,which it probably will. Won't get to use my wing until at least mid-Feb. after a bit of instruction with a mentor...How long have you been using yours without abrasion issues? Marc, if your Sig. 45 happens to be mounted on a DSS plate I'd like to PM you with a set up question.

mahjong, If you're not familiar with the mats, they're available at Target, Kmarts, etc. for around $10 or so. They're thin-1/16" to 1/8". They hose right off and roll up easy in the gear bag. Good for keeping sand out of one's regulators as they dangle on a sandy picnic table or wall too. (The picnic tables at Keystone Jetty always seem to be covered with sand...) I like the impact protection if regs swing a bit, tapping the concrete table top or rinsing gear off in the outdoor showers. Just shake it off between dives. I double or triple it up. A rubbermaid bath mat is even thicker and has the advantage(?) of suction cups on the bottom.
Hope that's helpful. I feel as concerned as you about chafing my beautiful and expensive new gear.
Jim

 

[mahjong]

Thanks Jim...I am indeed going to get me one of those mats...mahjong