Is the Halcyon Explorer #55 enough lift for Double E8 130's and one deco Al 80
Explorer #55 Question
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WJL
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Yes. Assuming a standard equipment configuration.vbcoachchris:
It is enough lift not only for that, but for double 104s, and multiple AL 80s and 40s.
Soggy
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Do a little bit of math and you can come to your own conclusion....
Double 130s, full, are about -24 lbs
Al80, full, -4 lbs
SS Backplate, -6 lbs
Assorted miscellaneous gear (lights, reels, etc), -5 lbs
that's -39 lbs...since you will be in a drysuit, you probably need close to 20 lbs (or more) just to sink *you*, so that leaves basically 20 lbs that the wing has to support at the most.
So, 55 lbs is plenty
Double 130s, full, are about -24 lbs
Al80, full, -4 lbs
SS Backplate, -6 lbs
Assorted miscellaneous gear (lights, reels, etc), -5 lbs
that's -39 lbs...since you will be in a drysuit, you probably need close to 20 lbs (or more) just to sink *you*, so that leaves basically 20 lbs that the wing has to support at the most.
So, 55 lbs is plenty
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