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Buoyancy Compensators (BC's) and Weight SystemsPoint your weighty "BC" questions and input here. Tell others what you use and what you do and don't like about it etc...
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I am looking for my very first wing and I have sort of narrows down my choices based on price, size, needs etc. I am looking for a single tank wing that can support some of the larger steel cylinders.
Right now I am down between:
Dive Rite Venture
Dive Rite Rec
OMS Single 32 lb Wing
Oxycheq Mach V Signature
Now the Dive Rite wings are the least expensive, have tank strap slots so I can avoid the STA (for now, I might want one later) and are probably of decent quality.
The OMS is the middle of the price range, has slots for tank bands, and is on my list because it basically meets all the criteria.
The Mach V is on the upper end of my price range, would require me to buy an STA, but I am sure the quality is astounding.
So how do I pick? I need some help from you experts out there that have experience with these items... have actually used them. Any help you could offer would be appreciated. Thanks!
OxyCheq wing is pretty much bullet proof! It is very nice. Many people suggest a STA anyway even if the wing does not require it. The whole system is very much more "solid" then...
I have and like my Venture. If I was to replace it, I'd buy the DeepSeaSupply 26 Torus.
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Dave
Lack of preparation on your part will most certainly lead to an emergency on my part. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
You can freely sell your reputation but once it’s gone, you can never buy it back.
I have been diving a 30# Mach V w/ stainless plate and STA for over a year now, it's a great wing! I normally dive wet w/ HP100. I have used this setup w/ a HP130/7mm suit/20# lead for a handful of dives in SoCal waters, and if I personally dove this type of setup on a regular basis, I might think about going to the 40# version.
In regards to the STA, I have the low profile version, and I would definitely suggest using a STA vs STA-less. All the stuff you read about "makes the tank stick out", etc. is really blown out of proportion. My tank sit's maybe 1/2" off the plate, and nothing beats solid metal angles for keeping things from moving around. The STA also makes it a little easier to disassemble, as you don't have to un-thread the CAM straps from the wing.
I like Dive Rite stuff, but personally, I like the narrow/streamlined design of the Mach V compared to the wider DR wings.
You might notice I used "personally" several times. Every person's wants/needs/opinions are different, so it really comes down to taking the available info (the nice thing about SB) and applying it to your unique situation and only you can make the final decision.
John
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