adamchooi
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Hello all,
I am currently using a classic transpac(2009) + travel Exp wing for a single tank setup. Usually dive in warm tropical open water with 80alu tank, rashguard and carrying only 2-4lbs of weight.
As of recent, I'm interested in converting my current setup to sidemount so I may take the course and dive SM from then henceforth.
Based on my understanding after some reading I have a few questions in mind :-
1. Will my travel exp wing be sufficient to carry me(145lbs) + 2 sidemount 80alu tanks? Do I need to get a new wing for sidemount(Nomad XT) ?
2. Do I need extra D rings on the shoulder straps to hold the tanks?
3. May I use the current 2 backmount tank straps at the back as the tank rigging for sidemount setup?
4. What is the use of Buttplate and is it necessary to have for sidemount?
5. What is the most cost effective ways to convert my current setup to a SM setup? Or buy a new bcd(Nomad LT) ?
Thanks in advance for the reply and looking forward to hear from you guys soon.
I am currently using a classic transpac(2009) + travel Exp wing for a single tank setup. Usually dive in warm tropical open water with 80alu tank, rashguard and carrying only 2-4lbs of weight.
As of recent, I'm interested in converting my current setup to sidemount so I may take the course and dive SM from then henceforth.
Based on my understanding after some reading I have a few questions in mind :-
1. Will my travel exp wing be sufficient to carry me(145lbs) + 2 sidemount 80alu tanks? Do I need to get a new wing for sidemount(Nomad XT) ?
2. Do I need extra D rings on the shoulder straps to hold the tanks?
3. May I use the current 2 backmount tank straps at the back as the tank rigging for sidemount setup?
4. What is the use of Buttplate and is it necessary to have for sidemount?
5. What is the most cost effective ways to convert my current setup to a SM setup? Or buy a new bcd(Nomad LT) ?
Thanks in advance for the reply and looking forward to hear from you guys soon.