neve
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I gave it a try last weekend, and it was amazing. I was using the 6lbs stainless steel backplate and 27lbs Pioneer wing. 5ft hose and Apeks TX50 reg.
The first time I laid eyes on it a few months ago, I was skeptical and thought the whole thing looked messy with all that hose strangling your neck and the stupid clips & D-rings.
I take it all back. I'm converted and in trouble (coz it means I have to spend more $$$ to buy a set! )
The BP/wing setup was so comfortable underwater. It took me a while to get used to the long hose and backup dangling around my neck. After about 10 minutes into the dive, I felt very comfortable. The setup kept me very very stable and horizontal underwater. I believe this also contributed to my air consumption. In the past, I usually surfaced with about 50 bar left, but this time I ended up with 70 bar on all my dives. (61 min-13 m; 49 min-19m EANx32; 48 min-23m EANx36).
One drawback was the webbing/harnesses.... They gave me bruises on my shoulders. Other than that, I really can't complain.
Comments from BP/wing owners? Doesn't need to be Halcyon, btw. What do you like about your BP/wing setup? Which type do you have?
The first time I laid eyes on it a few months ago, I was skeptical and thought the whole thing looked messy with all that hose strangling your neck and the stupid clips & D-rings.
I take it all back. I'm converted and in trouble (coz it means I have to spend more $$$ to buy a set! )
The BP/wing setup was so comfortable underwater. It took me a while to get used to the long hose and backup dangling around my neck. After about 10 minutes into the dive, I felt very comfortable. The setup kept me very very stable and horizontal underwater. I believe this also contributed to my air consumption. In the past, I usually surfaced with about 50 bar left, but this time I ended up with 70 bar on all my dives. (61 min-13 m; 49 min-19m EANx32; 48 min-23m EANx36).
One drawback was the webbing/harnesses.... They gave me bruises on my shoulders. Other than that, I really can't complain.
Comments from BP/wing owners? Doesn't need to be Halcyon, btw. What do you like about your BP/wing setup? Which type do you have?