Greetings all. I'm a happy Transpac owner.
I' 5ft 11, 240 lbs, dive with viking dry suit most of year, & wet when I vacation in Caribbean.
Have been using my transpac & rec wing back mount for last 6-8 years, with singles & double aluminums.
I used a DR super wing & transplate with double steel 98's.
Two years ago I dove with a couple of side mounters in Tulum, I began the transition to side mount.
I know the Nomad series are dedicated side mount rigs, but I'm not ready buy a new rig just yet.
Presently I have my TP-XT with rec-wing in front, & the tech butte-plate (fits my fat arse better).
The lower lacing loops of the wing are tied to my waist band to prevent tacoing.
I'm still playing with tank bungies, trying single & and old school loop styles, not sure which I like better yet.
On wing selection I could use some advise.
I will no longer be using the big steel tanks. I have had knee replacement surgery.
Is there a better wing for this type of diving.
If so why. I'm a need to know (ex instructor) person .
Details are important.
Mike Dolson
I' 5ft 11, 240 lbs, dive with viking dry suit most of year, & wet when I vacation in Caribbean.
Have been using my transpac & rec wing back mount for last 6-8 years, with singles & double aluminums.
I used a DR super wing & transplate with double steel 98's.
Two years ago I dove with a couple of side mounters in Tulum, I began the transition to side mount.
I know the Nomad series are dedicated side mount rigs, but I'm not ready buy a new rig just yet.
Presently I have my TP-XT with rec-wing in front, & the tech butte-plate (fits my fat arse better).
The lower lacing loops of the wing are tied to my waist band to prevent tacoing.
I'm still playing with tank bungies, trying single & and old school loop styles, not sure which I like better yet.
On wing selection I could use some advise.
I will no longer be using the big steel tanks. I have had knee replacement surgery.
Is there a better wing for this type of diving.
If so why. I'm a need to know (ex instructor) person .
Details are important.
Mike Dolson
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