beginner diver back plate and wing config

[twofor2]

I plan on getting it on golemgear for $290. I wouldnt spend more than $300 on a wing

Hmm I just noticed the #35 wing just came in stock as well. Now I might have some decisions to make the Oxycheq #30 or the VDH #35. I feel the #35 might be too much lift though?

Also I guess another weird question. If do lets say get a 30-35 lb lift wing would I just need a backplate change to aluminum if I go to warm water dives for vacations etc.

 

[ams511]

I plan on getting it on golemgear for $290. I wouldnt spend more than $300 on a wing

Hmm I just noticed the #35 wing just came in stock as well. Now I might have some decisions to make the Oxycheq #30 or the VDH #35. I feel the #35 might be too much lift though?

Also I guess another weird question. If do lets say get a 30-35 lb lift wing would I just need a backplate change to aluminum if I go to warm water dives for vacations etc.

If you buy from Golem, call first to make sure the wing is in stock.

 

[dmaziuk]

a) How much lead do you need on vacations and b) do you normally check in luggage?

If you're after a #35 wing I'm assuming you have steel doubles and 2x7mm suits at home?

 

[twofor2]

a) How much lead do you need on vacations and b) do you normally check in luggage?

If you're after a #35 wing I'm assuming you have steel doubles and 2x7mm suits at home?

I plan on most likely checking luggage if im traveling for diving

I usually dive with a single 7 MM sometimes with a hood, aluminum single tank in fresh water but do plan to do salt water dives in the future. Havent invested in a tank yet so im just renting for now. (NJ diver). Not necessarily out to get a #35 wing but VDH Argonaut just came in stock and i'm tempted to get either the #23 or the #35. Price is fantastic and heard the quality is good as well.

 

[scrane]

Unless you specifically need the extra lift I think that 23# would be fine. If you find you have made a mistake either way I imagine a VDH wing would be easy to sell.

 

[dmaziuk]

There's also depth and amount of lead. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with #23 in 7mm on deep dives -- but then I don't do any of those things so what do I know. When I get to dive locally (once every couple of years) I'm fine with my #25, but the bottom is at like 7 metres in the deepest part so there is no suit compression to speak of.

#30 should be plenty and you can choose between DGX and Deep6 if the $290 OxyCheq is unavailable.

 

[lexvil]

I use the VDH 35 for cold water dry suit diving, it’s surprisingly compact for the lift.

 

[twofor2]

I use the VDH 35 for cold water dry suit diving, it’s surprisingly compact for the lift.

how cold are you diving?

 

[lexvil]

how cold are you diving?

Low to mid 50’s most of the time, I carry 35 to 40 lbs of lead depending on how warm I want to be.

 

[happy-diver]

Personally, I'm going to follow the lead and pair my new FC Plate with a VDH 18lbs wing, for $239...

well you best hurry up