I originally posted this thread in the DIR forum. I thought I would also post it here to see if the responses were any different. I'm not trolling or trying to start a Hog vs DIR debate, or anything else like that. I'm simply trying to see if some other folks have a different opinion.
Also, I'm just now learning about Hog and DIR diving (from Scubaboard.) I'm trying to be open-minded about both. I've read what the DIR guys think about this wing. What do some of you think? The DIR guys seem to have a very good point in that the bungees could squeeze the air out of the wing in the event of a puncture, but I don't know if that is theoretical or if it has actually happened.
So, here is my original question with a few points of clarification thrown in. Let me know what you all think. Actually, going back to reread what I wrote, I guess I should modify my original question from the oral inflation part (which seems to have been answered but give me opinions anyway) to more about what you think about the bungeed wing. I wanted to leave my original thread info there, though, so you would see the same thing I asked the DIR guys. Thanks!
We are planning moving from BCD to BP/W. We're looking at the OMS bungeed 100 or 60 lb version. Someone told me to avoid the OMS due to the difficulty in oral inflation of a wing with bungees, but I don't know if his opinion was anecdotal or just theoretical. What experience has anyone had with oral inflation of these wings? Is it difficult if you happen to have an out-of-air emergency?
Also, do you recommend the 60 or the 100 lb. version? I'm not planning on doing tech diving with stage bottles or anything like that, so the 60 would be more than enough, but I didn't know if we would be better off with the 100 anyway. I'm not a very big person, so I'm very concerned about profile. Hence, the decision to go with the bungeed OMS. We will probably be diving with a STA but would like the option to dive doubles as well. I'm concerned about the taco effect of a larger wing but thought that might be decreased with the bungees. I've seen a picture of the bungeed OMS when it was blown up fully, and it looked...quite interesting and not streamlined with the bungees on it. BUT...how often would you actually have to inflate it that much?
Please give me any opinions you might have. Thank you...
Also, I'm just now learning about Hog and DIR diving (from Scubaboard.) I'm trying to be open-minded about both. I've read what the DIR guys think about this wing. What do some of you think? The DIR guys seem to have a very good point in that the bungees could squeeze the air out of the wing in the event of a puncture, but I don't know if that is theoretical or if it has actually happened.
So, here is my original question with a few points of clarification thrown in. Let me know what you all think. Actually, going back to reread what I wrote, I guess I should modify my original question from the oral inflation part (which seems to have been answered but give me opinions anyway) to more about what you think about the bungeed wing. I wanted to leave my original thread info there, though, so you would see the same thing I asked the DIR guys. Thanks!
We are planning moving from BCD to BP/W. We're looking at the OMS bungeed 100 or 60 lb version. Someone told me to avoid the OMS due to the difficulty in oral inflation of a wing with bungees, but I don't know if his opinion was anecdotal or just theoretical. What experience has anyone had with oral inflation of these wings? Is it difficult if you happen to have an out-of-air emergency?
Also, do you recommend the 60 or the 100 lb. version? I'm not planning on doing tech diving with stage bottles or anything like that, so the 60 would be more than enough, but I didn't know if we would be better off with the 100 anyway. I'm not a very big person, so I'm very concerned about profile. Hence, the decision to go with the bungeed OMS. We will probably be diving with a STA but would like the option to dive doubles as well. I'm concerned about the taco effect of a larger wing but thought that might be decreased with the bungees. I've seen a picture of the bungeed OMS when it was blown up fully, and it looked...quite interesting and not streamlined with the bungees on it. BUT...how often would you actually have to inflate it that much?
Please give me any opinions you might have. Thank you...