Transpac/Rec Wing Leaves a feet down position

ucfdiver · Apr 2, 2008

I've found my transpac/recwing leaves me with my feet down more so than even a jacket BC. I was going to move the wing lower to provide less lift to my upper body, but you can't adjust it.

Do any of you zip tie extra weight on the top of the trans pack (behind your back cushion) to get some extra weight over your lungs and counter act this?

jerry_h · Apr 2, 2008

Singles or dubbles AL or AA tanks?

ucfdiver · Apr 2, 2008

jerry_h:
Singles or dubbles AL or AA tanks?

AL80s

PhilEllis · Apr 2, 2008

It shouldn't be necessary to add any weight in strange places on that rig. I would rather suggest that something else is wrong. Have you checked your cylinder position and other things? If you can't get it trimmed, feel free to give me a call at (800) 601-3483. Maybe I can help you through the problem.

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Scubakevdm · Apr 2, 2008

Dangling feet is often times an indication of too much weight on the hip, or even too much weight period. How much lead are you using, and what thickness is your exposure suit?

ucfdiver · Apr 2, 2008

Scubakevdm:
Dangling feet is often times an indication of too much weight on the hip, or even too much weight period. How much lead are you using, and what thickness is your exposure suit?

I had 2lbs attached to the top of the tank with a 3mil wet suit plus 2 reels and 3 lights, and 3lbs of drop weight at the start of the dive.

Scubakevdm · Apr 2, 2008

ucfdiver:
I had 2lbs attached to the top of the tank with a 3mil wet suit plus 2 reels and 3 lights, and 3lbs of drop weight at the start of the dive.

Well, it certainly seems that overweighting is not the issue. This is a change from your previous BCD? You might try keeping your knees bent at a more acute angle, drawing your feet closer to your but and shifting your center of gravity forward.

ucfdiver · Apr 4, 2008

I added more weight and was able to stay perfectly horizontal without moving while at 10ft deep today, even better than when I had my jacket bc

. Thanks for your help guys.

Splitlip · Apr 4, 2008

Where did yo position the added weight?

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