DiverAnderson
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After reading many posts on this forum, I am beginning to understand how a BP/Wings setup works. I contacted Scott Koplin who was nice enough to give me some advice to help me on my way. I still have some questions, however, and would appreciate the community's input on these issues.
First I should give my background. I began diving in Monterey three years ago. Dive with 26 pounds of lead, 7mm suit and a Zeagle Ranger BC. I use an Air2 octo, rent aluminum 80s and only dive single tank, mostly shore dives, No penetration dives, no deep (>100ft) dives. Occasional night dives and hunting.
Koplin suggested I get a medium 1/4" and weighted STA (weighing in at 18lbs) and a 45lbs wing. I'd be left with ~8lbs ditchable weight.
1) How do people deal with their ditchable weights? I dislike weightbelts. I've seen the Halcyon ACB. Are there other options to consider?
2) How big a wing should I get? Koplin suggested a 45# wing bus this seems like overkill considering I carry 26# weight and am likely to drop a couple pounds switching to a BP system (so I've heard). Sub-topic: what brand Halcyon vs. Diverite vs. whomever?
3) So I've got a BP and STA and wing. What else do I need? It seems there is more than just the 2" webbing. Are there kits that have the D rings and buckles and such? Is there a product like a Diverite harness I should consider?
That's about it for now. Any help would be much appreciated. If you want to weigh in on only one of these topics, feel free.
First I should give my background. I began diving in Monterey three years ago. Dive with 26 pounds of lead, 7mm suit and a Zeagle Ranger BC. I use an Air2 octo, rent aluminum 80s and only dive single tank, mostly shore dives, No penetration dives, no deep (>100ft) dives. Occasional night dives and hunting.
Koplin suggested I get a medium 1/4" and weighted STA (weighing in at 18lbs) and a 45lbs wing. I'd be left with ~8lbs ditchable weight.
1) How do people deal with their ditchable weights? I dislike weightbelts. I've seen the Halcyon ACB. Are there other options to consider?
2) How big a wing should I get? Koplin suggested a 45# wing bus this seems like overkill considering I carry 26# weight and am likely to drop a couple pounds switching to a BP system (so I've heard). Sub-topic: what brand Halcyon vs. Diverite vs. whomever?
3) So I've got a BP and STA and wing. What else do I need? It seems there is more than just the 2" webbing. Are there kits that have the D rings and buckles and such? Is there a product like a Diverite harness I should consider?
That's about it for now. Any help would be much appreciated. If you want to weigh in on only one of these topics, feel free.