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I'm curious if anyone has experience with both the DSS (Deep Sea Supply) style of wing and a more standard wing with STA and could give an objective comparison of likes and dislikes of both approaches.
DSS is *just* about as secure as a standard STA, but makes disassembly (for transport and cleaning) faster and easier. The only real downsides, I guess, are a bit more hassle gearing up (vs. those who always leave their STA attached to the wing) and the need for all DSS gear to get the most out of the system.
I've never used an STA, but we have several DSS wings. They all hold the tank very securely.
The only advantage I can see to using an STA is if you were going to use the same plate with frequent changes from doubles to single tank. Then you'd just unbolt the STA, rather than having to remove and later rethread cambands.
I use a Hog 32, a Hollis S-32 w/o an STA [they work fine] and will be getting a DSS T-17 in the near future....I've tried other wings that needed an STA and don't see the need for them...Just an unnecessary piece of equipment/expense.....
The entire STA'less thing is over rated. The light weight ones are inexpensive and less than an 1/8" thick. They don't "place your tank so far off your plate that you can't effectively reach your Valve". I'll take one any day over rethreading my plate or trying to stabilize my rig on a rolling deck while trying to switch out bottles. Now, DSS is a bit of a different animal. But ..never mind... shutting my mouth about "roll control, pillows, etc. that is all nonsense to convince internet buyers that STA's are somehow bad. I have 3 plates 2 wings and 4 STA's. yeah..sure..I can rig all without STA's, but that would be stupid. I have STA's which weigh from 4 oz. through one that weighs 5 #. The right tool for the right job. And if for some Macho reason, I had to prove I did not need a STA? I could. And if I wanted to sacrifice .25# (4 ounces) to show you this nonsense is bull, I could. But, that would be worthless.
Tim
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