Transpac II setup question

[tchil01]

Ok, dumb question time. I bought a Transpac II and Rec Wings at the Beneath the Sea dive show. I have a couple questions about rigging this BC. First, the Transpac cam with a couple of plastic screws and two SS screws which I assume are replacements for the plastic ones. Since I am diving with a single steel 120s, do the screws hold the wing to the BC, or does the tank hold the wings together. The manual has a lot of info about setting up doubles, but is a little weak in the set up for singles.

Also, I bought the ditchable weight pouches. I dive with quite a bit of weight so I was wondering if it was better to put all of the weight in the pockets, or to split it up between the pockets and a belt. I'm still diving in a wet suit so I don't use ankle weights or anything like that.

Thanks

Ty

 

[Sue]

Ty

I have a Transpac II also with Rec Wings. I never use the screws, not even diving with doubles (steel). In this situation I have the longer straps which hold both tanks perfectly.

In what concerns the weights I would advice you to get the DR bags to keep the weights in the pockets, mainly if you use a lot.

Sue

 

[donooo]

The plastic screws are just to make people feel better. You can take them out and use wire ties or nothing.
I've been in with 36lbs in the pockets, it sucks. There are some small D-rings in the back that you can use for mounting some non ditchable weight, then some in the pockets, then maybe a belt. Great way to mess with your balance and spread things around. Also , if you're not use to back inflation you'll like some weight on your rear when at the surface.

good luck don O.

 

[guerosd]

Wings just sit between the harness and the tank, no screws and works great.

On the weight. I put some weight in the pockets but also bought the diverite 4-lb trim weights (8lbs total) . Attached em to the d-rings in backwith a few stainless steel quicklinks. Distributed my weight MUCH better!

 

[ninja]

Ditto!!!

You don't need the screws! I S*h*i*t* canned them!

If you need a lot of lead use lead shot works great!

Len