Need wing advice

[kanonfodr]

I'm looking at UTD's 45lb Doubles wing ( UTD Online Store - +1 206 321-0870 - sales@utdequipment.com ) with longing, but upon consultation with the wallet I get a No-Go for purchase. Has anybody found a wing similarly shaped (bent horseshoe) and approximately the same lift capacity but without the premium price tag??

Peace,
Greg

 

[carrielsal]

What is it that you like about the bent horseshoe shape?

 

[kanonfodr]

That particular shape should concentrate a majority of it's lift near the top of the cylinders, where they tend to be heaviest. In contrast, my Halcyon wing feels like all the lift is at the butt end of it, combining with my drysuit to have me feel like I'm balancing on a wire for trim or going overboard one way or another, and usually feet floaty . Plus my wing is a tad large; I'm diving HP100s, an aluminum plate, and 10 lbs of lead with my drysuit.

A 45 lb wing would be matched much better to my rig, but if I'm gonna buy it twice, I want something that will be a lot better, not just a little bit, or possibly worse.

Peace,
Greg

 

[carrielsal]

Look at this one 38 lb Wing for doubles

 

[TSandM]

I have a 40 lb Deep Outdoors wing for my doubles, which is similar in shape. They don't make it any more, but they make a 55: Wings : Deepoutdoors, dedicated to developing products for exploration and to inspire a passion for adventure. It's $360.

 

[CaliJoe]

Consider, also, this:

Golem Gear Doubles Wings (55 or 45 lbs)

The lift capacity listed is 45 and 55 but note the shape and the specs.
BTW, Golem Gear wings have a lifetime warranty!:shocked2:

 

[halocline]

That UTD wing kind of looks like a dive rite rec wing inflated. The "bent" part you're referring to must be the way the bottom ends of the horseshoe point together when the wing is inflated, correct? With the rec wing that's to make it (supposedly) better for single tank use. I really don't think it will make too much difference in your trim. The air bubble in the wing is going to find the highest point no matter how the wing is shaped.

I'm sure you've thought of this, but have you tried moving your tanks down and your halcyon wing up, maybe shifting weight to your hips as much as possible? If you do move the tanks, you'll still need to be able to reach the valves, but I'm sure you're aware of that.

 

[georoc01]

I've also added a weight pocket to the bottom bolt on my doubles which helped reduce the top weighting problem with the manifold. I believe Deep Sea Supply sells them.

 

[Sas]

That particular shape should concentrate a majority of it's lift near the top of the cylinders, where they tend to be heaviest.

Nah, doesn't really work like that, it finds its way to the highest point in the wing and that will only be the top if you are vertical or quite head up, rather than horizontal. It will go to the sides of the wing.

I got my 45lb horseshoe wing for $200 from LP but it is OMS (btw, single bladder and no bungee cords of death though so it is not too bad).

DSS sells one that is $330, seems like a good deal. https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=1328

 

[SangP]

I have both the 360 n regular horseshoe 50 n they are great wings:
http://www.golemgear.com/p-270-oxycheq-50-lbs-signature-series-wing.asp $270

If you don't mind a 360 wing this is a great price for a wing in the lift you want.
The HOLLIS C-Series 360 Double Wings is just $195 for the 45 lbs version.
HOLLIS C-Series 360 Double Wings
Horseshoe version:
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/HLSCC.html
55lbs version is $205

SangP