I am currently diving a single steel 120. I am looking into a BP/Wing set up and trying to figure wich bladder will suit me. I dive wet (7mm farmer john), am 5'11 and weigh 230. Now the question is will a 45# bladder privide enuff lift for doubles?
45# or 65# bladders
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what are you going to be doubling up... the 120s?
1. The wing size is for the rig not you... so your height/weight isn't so important. The wing needs to be sufficient to hold the rig at the surface full of gas.
2. Double steels should only be used with a redundant buoyancy device since you would not be able swim them up... that means that you should either be:
a. looking at getting a drysuit
or
b. using double aluminum tanks
3. The 45# Halcyon Pioneer wing is specifically for a single tank and will not work for doubles.
4. the 45# Explorer wing is specifically for doubles and should not be used for singles.
5. the 55# Explorer wing would be sufficient for double steels.
6. The 70# Explorer would be for cold water with extra gear, stages, deco bottles... ect.
2. Double steels should only be used with a redundant buoyancy device since you would not be able swim them up... that means that you should either be:
a. looking at getting a drysuit
or
b. using double aluminum tanks
3. The 45# Halcyon Pioneer wing is specifically for a single tank and will not work for doubles.
4. the 45# Explorer wing is specifically for doubles and should not be used for singles.
5. the 55# Explorer wing would be sufficient for double steels.
6. The 70# Explorer would be for cold water with extra gear, stages, deco bottles... ect.
And you will be glad you have the BP/harness... very easy to switch wings at the same time you are changing from a single to a double....
Unless you are like me and just go ahead and have a dedicated singles rig plus a dedicated doubles rig.
I have a Halcyon 65 lb Explorer wing for sale. They are abt 2 yrs old but still in great condition, no leaks. This wing would be ideal if ur using steel 120s and carrying stages. I dive mainly twin AL80's in a wetsuit and i find this wing too big for my needs, therefore trying to sell it and get a smaller wing.
PM me if interested.
PM me if interested.
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You could go with something OTHER than Halcyon.....o.k. I said it.
I have seen many divers using a Dive Rite Rec wing for both singles and doubles. They all were quite happy with the wings performance with both arrangements. The Rec wing has a gusset cord that you can make the wing smaller if needed(single tank) or leave it larger to hold doubles.
It will accomodate doubles, I don't think it will hold double 120's
You could go with something OTHER than Halcyon.....o.k. I said it.
I have seen many divers using a Dive Rite Rec wing for both singles and doubles. They all were quite happy with the wings performance with both arrangements. The Rec wing has a gusset cord that you can make the wing smaller if needed(single tank) or leave it larger to hold doubles.
It will accomodate doubles, I don't think it will hold double 120's
Saves you money?
~or~
Best configuration?
Life doesn't always have to be a compromise.
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