Triple l "Maximus" bp/w
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Crikey... it's sure as heck appropriately named. Maximus, for Maximum Lift.
That's a gigantic bladder. It looks bigger than my doubles wing.
Put a new wing on it... replace the silly harness... and you might have something. $259 is kind of a lot for a backplate and some D-rings.
That's a gigantic bladder. It looks bigger than my doubles wing.
Put a new wing on it... replace the silly harness... and you might have something. $259 is kind of a lot for a backplate and some D-rings.
Trever
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pants!:
It must be new, I just ordered a 7 mil wet suit from Triple-L and the BP wasn't on the website 2 weeks ago. I Bought 2 BC's from them last spring and I like them. I think that their products are a little better than their price indicates.
Well it seems that the description says you can get a standard harness made of just webbing, which is nice. $259 is still a lot for a backplate and harness though.. that wing looks next to worthless. I'd like to hear from someone that's used it.. but it looks like it's maybe 70 lbs!
m7scuba
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The old web site had the lift capabilities of all of their BC's listed. I couldn't locate it on the new site though. I've got the Orion, but almost wish that this one had been available when I made the purchase. Eventually I want to go to a BP/W.
All of the pictures of this new "BC" show a harness with plastic quick release buckles on the sholder straps. I'd be curious to see what the lift of that wing actually is...
All of the pictures of this new "BC" show a harness with plastic quick release buckles on the sholder straps. I'd be curious to see what the lift of that wing actually is...
$249 for SS backplate, harness, and wing is pretty good.
However, agree that the wing doesn't fit the needs of recreational divers. It does mentioned "extended range", so huge doubles with lots of stages?
Remember that Triple-L sponsored Nuno Gomes. And their old site had mentioned releasing a wing to the public after he sets the world record.
However, agree that the wing doesn't fit the needs of recreational divers. It does mentioned "extended range", so huge doubles with lots of stages?
Remember that Triple-L sponsored Nuno Gomes. And their old site had mentioned releasing a wing to the public after he sets the world record.
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I am not sure $249 includes all bells and whistles though.
Wow. It must be a prelude to get into the war of BP/W market
http://www.scubal.com/content/index.php?proid=1137&catid=282&procatid=203
The wing sounds like a double layer like Halcyon Eclipse and Oxycheq Signature Series.
I hope they will make a small size wing soon.
Wow. It must be a prelude to get into the war of BP/W market
http://www.scubal.com/content/index.php?proid=1137&catid=282&procatid=203
The wing sounds like a double layer like Halcyon Eclipse and Oxycheq Signature Series.
I hope they will make a small size wing soon.
undrwater
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Interesting concept...anyone have any thoughts on that?
cool_hardware52
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undrwater:
"The bladder can be adjusted infinitely from zero buoyancy up until the OP Valve actuates."
Isn't that how ALL BC's work. You add air, up to the point where the OPV opens?
Spandex? Ever seen how well old spandex works? It's a latex based thread, not very durable. This is true of virtually all elastic, the waist bands in underwear, top of socks etc. Pretty short life.
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Don't mean to be critical or anything, but this caught my attention in the description of the wing:
Lift Capacity 40 lbs 90 lbs
For single tank only
Now, someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but 1)why is the lift capacity given as a range (I thought most wings/bc's have a specific max lift) and 2) why would I need 90lbs of lift for a single tank anyway?
Lift Capacity 40 lbs 90 lbs
For single tank only
Now, someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but 1)why is the lift capacity given as a range (I thought most wings/bc's have a specific max lift) and 2) why would I need 90lbs of lift for a single tank anyway?
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