OxyCheq 40# Mach V

[Patrick]

For those of you that requested the Mach V for colder water, the 40# Mach V is here.

Just like the Mach V 30 --- very streamlined, heavy duty 360 zipper so you can access the 25 ml inner bladder for inspection and cleaning (salt crystal removal), heavy outer shell, low drag, the bladder is also clear so you can identify salt buildup inside the bladder, and more.

In the photo below, the 40# is on the left and the 30# is on the right. As you can see, the additional lift is minimal in drag with the Mach V design.

We are not done yet, I am working on some other wild wing projects that we annouce at a later point.

Best regards,

Patrick Duffy
OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com

 

[*Floater*]

Hey Patrick, congratulations on the new wings.

Could you provide the max length and width measures for both of them when empty? Also, how did you determine the 30 and 40# lift capacity figures, in particular, did you measure them while the wings were rigged to a plate and tank, or when separate? And are the 30 and 40# lift capacities exact, or rounded figures? If former, then what are their exact lift capacities? Thanks.

 

[Patrick]

Hey Patrick, congratulations on the new wings.

Could you provide the max length and width measures for both of them when empty? Also, how did you determine the 30 and 40# lift capacity figures, in particular, did you measure them while the wings were rigged to a plate and tank, or when separate? And are the 30 and 40# lift capacities exact, or rounded figures? If former, then what are their exact lift capacities? Thanks.

Thanks, much appreciated. You should see some of the things we are working on now. I have over 50 new products for two months and they are still not on the site. Actively working on 23 now and will add 50 more products by the end of the year.

I am actually hoping I have a life again by next summer.

That is why I will be moving OxyCheq (see attached) in January --- the nightmare continues. I ran out of space over a year ago. The new building is over 16000 sf. Best part is, I will be living 3 minutes from work (assuming my offer for land at Mill Pond is accepted this weekend). Mill Pond has 5 cave systems on it --- great place to test equipment.

I have well under 30 wing designs over the last three years and can come very close to the lift now if I am basing it off an existing design. Going from the 30# Sig Series to the 30# Mach V Series was easy. Going from the 30# Mach V to the 40# was easy.

That said, early on when I was going from a 70# to a 50# (2nd wing design), I recall coming out with a 30#. Yikes.

Blown up ---

30 and 40 are approx 24.5" lenght.
30 width is less than 13", 40# is 14.5".

Same on or off cylinder or plate.


Deflated ---

30# width is 15"
40# width is 17"

Same is on or off cylinder and plate.

30# is actually 32#. 40# is 40#.

Best regards,

Patrick
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OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com

 

[Patrick]

Hey Patrick, congratulations on the new wings.

Could you provide the max length and width measures for both of them when empty? Also, how did you determine the 30 and 40# lift capacity figures, in particular, did you measure them while the wings were rigged to a plate and tank, or when separate? And are the 30 and 40# lift capacities exact, or rounded figures? If former, then what are their exact lift capacities? Thanks.

Read your question again --- lift capacity is measured without plate, harness, etc. We have five plates, several types of harnesses and if I did it with one system --- I would end up doing it for all.

I have no life other than work as it is. Are you trying to make it worse?

Best regards,

Patrick
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OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com

 

[*Floater*]

Read your question again --- lift capacity is measured without plate, harness, etc. We have five plates, several types of harnesses and if I did it with one system --- I would end up doing it for all.

I have no life other than work as it is. Are you trying to make it worse?

Best regards,

Patrick
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OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com

Thanks for the info. I asked about the way you measured them because I've seen it suggested that mounting the wing to a backplate and tank can restrict the way it inflates and therefore reduce useable lift capacity.

 

[divad]

Just like the Mach V 30 --- very streamlined, heavy duty 360 zipper so you can access the 25 ml inner bladder for inspection and cleaning (salt crystal removal),
Patrick Duffy
OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com

Zippers?! We don't need no stinking zippers.

 

[SangP]

Patrick,

Thanks for the post and may I ask when oh when will your site be updated please?

SangP

 

[Patrick]

Patrick,

Thanks for the post and may I ask when oh when will your site be updated please?

SangP

I am trying, really I am. I've got to add quite a bit of new products. The site needs a major overhaul. I'll likely just add the new products over the next 3 weeks and once the move is complete change the enitre site --- it needs it.

Best regards,

Patrick
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OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com

 

[SangP]

Patrick,

I've just sent you an email with the title "SangP from the scubaboards".

I hope you remember me with our previous mails.

Hope to see the site soon .

Cheers,

SangP

 

[Patrick]

Zippers?! We don't need no stinking zippers.

Our bladderless wings (Razor series), do not have zippers for obvious reasons.

All of our wings with internal bladders do have zippers. Adding a zipper is added expense in time and material and it requires certain skills to do it properly. Personally, I would not consider not using a zipper because IMO the benefits far outweigh the additional cost.

Those benefits include ---

The ability to inspect the inner bladder to make sure there are no accumulation of salt inside the bladder. We use clear bladders because it is easier to inspect.

The ability to repair or replace the bladder. Without this ability, even a small, easily patched pin hole would require it to be sent back to the mfg.

The ability to get a good rinse in between the bladder and the outer shell.

These are just a few, I am sure there are more.

Best regards,

Patrick
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OxyCheq
http://oxycheq.com