I just did my first BP/Wings and doubles dives today. The guru loaned me one of his setups (Dive Rite SS BP/Classic wings, Basic Hog harness, DR 2500 regs, Faber 85s with EAN 30. I didnt need an ounce of lead either to sink my yellow dry suit clad self-BONUS!) I know it is cliché, but it was like an epiphany. Ive spent the majority of this evening asking myself why the HELL didnt I switch over earlier?!? (
.and alternately praying to the gods of UPS that my new gear order from Cave Excursions will arrive quickly!)
What a BIG difference between my Zeagle Ranger and single setup. It was nothing like I expected. It felt secure, stable, AND comfortable. (I guess I was expecting some sort of masochistic sea ninja experience ..) Movement was a breeze. I was able to worm under the tail portion of the Cessna and under the wheels of the tanker at Dutch Springs with nary a hitch. I know that really doesnt qualify as getting small, but it would have been a whole lot harder in my old rig. What a great experience.
I dont mean to sound too evangelical, but run, dont walk to your friendly neighborhood dive guru and try a BP/Wing combo. You wont be disappointed!
What a BIG difference between my Zeagle Ranger and single setup. It was nothing like I expected. It felt secure, stable, AND comfortable. (I guess I was expecting some sort of masochistic sea ninja experience ..) Movement was a breeze. I was able to worm under the tail portion of the Cessna and under the wheels of the tanker at Dutch Springs with nary a hitch. I know that really doesnt qualify as getting small, but it would have been a whole lot harder in my old rig. What a great experience.
I dont mean to sound too evangelical, but run, dont walk to your friendly neighborhood dive guru and try a BP/Wing combo. You wont be disappointed!
