VDH wing and bladder

[Diver below 83]

I may buy one (a 23) just to get that picture for you

Didn’t you already buy the 23? Or was that an 18?

 

[CDMac]

Didn’t you already buy the 23? Or was that an 18?

Mine is an 18. I'm not going to actually buy a 23. ----- yet

Someone around here has to have one though...

 

[Diver below 83]

Mine is an 18. I'm not going to actually buy a 23. ----- yet

Someone around here has to have one though...

I guess I’ll have to buy one so we can compare lol

 

[ams511]

Appreciate that but if you look at the description it states that’s an 18 next to a 35. Not 23. That’s why I’ve been asking for a pic of a 23 next to either and 18 or 35.

Do not pay too much attention to the older threads talking about wing size. There is not going to be that much difference in drag between the different size VDH wings. If fact, I doubt you could tell the difference while diving between the 23 and 18. Personally, I don't understand why Bryan sells 2 wings so close in size.

If you are going to dive year round in South Florida then I would go with a VDH 23 or a DGX 30. In the winter time, the water temps drop and you will need a 5 mil unless you are staying shallow. If you are only going to dive in the summer in a shorty than a 18 would be good enough.

 

[Diver below 83]

Do not pay too much attention to the older threads talking about wing size. There is not going to be that much difference in drag between the different size VDH wings. If fact, I doubt you could tell the difference while diving between the 23 and 18. Personally, I don't understand why Bryan sells 2 wings so close in size.

If you are going to dive year round in South Florida then I would go with a VDH 23 or a DGX 30. In the winter time, the water temps drop and you will need a 5 mil unless you are staying shallow. If you are only going to dive in the summer in a shorty than a 18 would be good enough.

Ya after checking the dimensions it’s literally 1” difference in width for the 18 to 23. Everything is the same size wise. So for sure visually couldn’t tell a difference I would think now. 23 is the way for me personally. Gives me that little bit of leeway to dive with a 5 mil is I really need it at some point. Like we talked about in messages I’m still going to grab one of those Chinese 30# camo wings for shits and giggles

 

[ams511]

The other thing we don't know is if the listed lift is actually the true lift. There is no standard test for measuring lift. For example if you just inflate a wing and start adding weights until it sinks you will get one measure of lift. When you put the wing on the tank and it is constrained between the plate and tank then you may get something less. Especially, if using 8" tanks or a flatter than normal plate.

 

[rhwestfall]

IIRC - Somewhere in all the SB threads has a discussion where Bryan demonstrated the wing lift with it fully rigged.

 

[Anthony A.]

IIRC - Somewhere in all the SB threads has a discussion where Bryan demonstrated the wing lift with it fully rigged.

Correct. And his wings all exceeded the rated specs with a tank attached.

 

[CDMac]

I guess I’ll have to buy one so we can compare lol

We’ll have to wait until they are back in stock. I’ll probably wait until water temps drop around here and test my 18# with a 5mm suit. I’m naturally negative so I won’t be wearing as much weight to sink the 5mm as guys who need to also sink themselves so we’ll see if the 18 will have enough lift to dive year round here in South Florida (I bet it does). If so, I’ll skip the 23# and just get a 35# for colder water diving.

 

[Couv]

Appreciate that but if you look at the description it states that’s an 18 next to a 35. Not 23. That’s why I’ve been asking for a pic of a 23 next to either and 18 or 35.

Good eye, I didn't notice that. That was a test, and you passed.