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I'm am deciding on which wing to buy. Inputs please:
OMS Travel Wing 32# :
1. I know it's a horse shoe design. Has anyone had tacoing problems?
2. Single Bladder? Double Bladder?
3. Overall experience? Good, Bad, ok ?????
OXYCHEQ Sig 30 #
1. Overall experience? Good, Bad, ok ????
For those who have tried both: Give me inputs on which one is better?
For all: Best place to buy either one.
from my own web-research (i.e., summary of reviews and opinions of others, don't own either one), either one are good choices. Both have inner bladders and are otherwise similar, both brands have good reputation.
I am not sure how much the OMS weighs, didn't get a reply from them. In that regard, Oxycheq was better (instant and detailed response).
So it boils down to how heavily you weigh the donought vs. horseshoe design, and maybe cost.
I think in a smaller wing like that, with (near to) central upper exhaust valve, the difference will be minimal if at all noticable.
Tacoing should not be an issue, that happens only if the wing is too wide for a single tank which either are not.
The best places (price wise) I found are:
OMS - Leisurepro
Oxycheq - Samishdivers via. ebay. Contact the seller (Kelly) directly. He'll also sell Oxycheq items that are not currently listed.
The two are a wash. Depending where you live, Tax may make a difference or not.
Btw, I personally decided for the DSS wing in a complete package (with plate and harness and straps). But it was a close call with the Oxycheq. Main reason was that I liked the polymer back plate design and some other details. Also, spare bladders from DSS are relatively affordable (if I ever need it).
One last recommendation:
If weight and price are of key concern, consider the regular 30 or 40lbs Oxycheq. It's a single bladder design, but ~60$ or so cheaper, a pound or so lighter, and still a very rugged design that will last for years.
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