ScubaInChicago
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IIRC the 16lb is an old discontinued or prototype wing mad by "H",
Deep Sea Supply 17lb;
https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=120
Oxycheq makes one 18lb;
OxyCheq 18 lb Travel Wing, DIR and Technical, OxyCheq
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IIRC the 16lb is an old discontinued or prototype wing mad by "H",
Deep Sea Supply 17lb;
https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=120
Oxycheq makes one 18lb;
OxyCheq 18 lb Travel Wing, DIR and Technical, OxyCheq
Tank601
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ScubaInChicago
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Cover????
Tank601
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I noticed some covers for the plate from zeagle that had foam in it for comfort??
Tank601
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That's not many pounds - is 18 enough to lift you? I read somewhere that 30 was the majic #??
StreetDoctor
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No need, just extra buoyant bull****. Back pads are completely pointless, the backplate really isn't touching your back while you're in the water, so unless you're walking long distances wearing your gear it's a gimmick (and then I'd want padded straps instead of backplate). You need a wing that will overcome everything negative (floating your rig at the surface), and that will also compensate for the buoyancy loss from your wetsuit. For a single AL80 in warm water even a 15 would be fine... I believe DSS actually makes a 12lb'er for monkey diving.
Whenever I have some extra money lying around I'd love to pick up something like a SS freedom plate and the DSS 12lb wing for vacation diving.
Tank601
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looks like dss rig is 470 - pricey!
ScubaInChicago
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That's less than the price of some doubles wings by themselves.....
ScubaInChicago
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You should be fine with an AL BP, one non-weighted STA, 17/18 lb wing, Jet Fins/Turtle Fins and no additional weight.......
Tank601
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What kind of reg setup do you use? Plenty room to hook octo and reg on harness? Also using a depth gauge only off of primary? Looks pretty stream line in the pic.....
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