HOG Wing

[Sik_Z33]

Thank you to everyone who shared pictures of their setups, this makes my decision even harder now! I don't know if the oxycheq wing is worth the extra $70 bucks so I'm beginning to really lean towards the hog 32 lb wing. Originally I was looking at the dive rite travel wing for my transpac to make a single tank warm water rig but the hog wing looks quite comparable in size to the dive rite travel wing and only a little bit wider then the oxycheq mach v, and from what I've read its just as tough. Does anyone have experience with both wings? I could spend the extra money and get the oxycheq wing but not if I'm getting the same quality out of the hog wing.

 

[Bamabowtie]

Are you guys using a STA with the HOG 32 wing or do you find the sewn in ribs to be enough?

 

[Jorgy]

I have an Oxy 18 lb Razor as my travel wing - it is great but not a bladder inside a shell like the Mach V or HOG wings......

I bought the HOG due to the price at the time $200 plus free shipping was what sold me.....

Also the HOG seems to to have a lot of flexiblity.....three sets of mounting holes and long tank band slots.....

I started without a STA just using the built in ribs, but I prefer the STA, it brings bands out from behind the plate, which makes the hole rig easier to align and clamp to the tank......at least for me.....

Hope this helps.....M

 

[Elysian]

I haven't needed an STA.

 

[LeadTurn_SD]

Are you guys using a STA with the HOG 32 wing or do you find the sewn in ribs to be enough?

I use a "heavy" (5 lb) STA. I have not tried the HOG wing without a STA. I suspect it would be just fine, but I like how stable the tank is with the STA, and allows me to take an additional 5 lbs off my weightbelt.

Best wishes.

 

[Sik_Z33]

Okay I've made my decision I'm going with the hog 32lb wing, does anyone know if there are any deals out there better than this?

TECHNICAL SCUBA BCD PACKAGE @ Divers-Supply.com

The wing alone would be $200 shipped so for only $50 more it comes with a SS backplate and basic harness that I can add to my collection of gear ( I currently use a transpac).

 

[wader]

Looks like a great deal. I have never heard of Sea Elite. Can anyone talk about them?

 

[iztok]

I have two of those packages. One with 32lb and one with 58lb HOG and one AL and one SS BP. No complaints.

 

[kanonfodr]

I am using both a HOG 32lb Singles wing and also a 38lb Doubles wing, both work fantastic. I personally don't use an STA with my singles wing (any of them), instead I just sex bolt the wing to my plate, thread the cambands through, and enjoy life.

 

[Sik_Z33]

Sweet, thanks for the advice everyone I'll be placing my order tomorrow.

I've never heard of Sea Elite either but I figure there's no wrong way to make a steel plate. The finishing might not be as great as more expensive brands but that's noting a little filing can't take care of. In any case I'm buying it mainly for the wing that I will be mounting on my transpac but I will test the backplate and hog webbing out to see what all the hype is about.