I have posted a short review with pictures of the OxyCheq 30# Mach V wing on my Blog below. Very compact, affordable wing. Highly recommended.
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OxyCheq Wing Review
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realdiver7
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The Oxycheq Mach V Extreme 30 is as good as it gets in my opinion. Enjoyed your review.
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OP
Hope the review was beneficial, I try to be as objective a possible!.
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OP
I believe you are referring to the "Extreme Series" wings. Not sure about the outer fabric, I have a regular Mach V wing.
John_B
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Can you post the review here as well?
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I myself went with the Oxycheq 40 lb wing in order to accomodate a higher nonditchable weight requirement with my drysuit.
I do not believe one wing size could possibly fit all needs everywhere. And for me certainly not a 30 lb wing.
I also got an Oxycheq 18 lb wing for tropical diving as well. This idea was suggested to me by one of my local friends, who has done the same thing.
I do not believe one wing size could possibly fit all needs everywhere. And for me certainly not a 30 lb wing.
I also got an Oxycheq 18 lb wing for tropical diving as well. This idea was suggested to me by one of my local friends, who has done the same thing.
OP
Short review of the Oxycheq 30# wing. My LDS started carrying these wings and I have heard great reviews of them, so I decided to take the plunge. Mounting was easy with my Fred T SS backplate with STA. No issues. Bolt holes matched perfectly. One modification that was necessary was that I had to replace my 30" LP inflator hose with a 22" hose. The OxyCheq Inflator corrugated hose was much shorter than my previous wing, and therefore this was necessary as my old hose was an entanglement hazard. (For reference I use a Scubapro MK-20 DIN First Stage).
Now have about 30 dives on the wing, and have been very pleased. The wing makes a very tight package, and I hardly notice that it is on my back. I have sensed considerably less drag in the water, and also a reduced amount of air that has to be be added or purged from the wing. This has resulted in lower air consumption, and a much more stable horizontal diving position in the water.
For reference, I am about 185#, 6', and usually dive fresh water in Lake Jocassee in the beautiful upstate of South Carolina. With a 7mm Bare Arctic, and a HP 100 cubic foot Worthington Steel Tank, I carry no additional lead.
Here are a few shots of the the Wing:
Photo 1: OxyCheq wing in place on Backplate (partially inflated wing to provide better visibility for the picture).
Photo 2: Front view of wing. Notice K Inflator, and also the amount of wing extending below the backplate. The wing has a "doughnut" shaped bladder, allowing 360 degree transfer of air top and bottom unlike traditional wings.
Photo 3: Back view of wing. Note ScubaPro Cincher Bands (really like these bands by the way - never had them slip and easy to mount the tank).
Conclusion: I really like this wing, I think that it is an affordable, well-made compact single tank wing. 5 out of 5 Seahorses.
Dive safe.
Caribbean Blue
Now have about 30 dives on the wing, and have been very pleased. The wing makes a very tight package, and I hardly notice that it is on my back. I have sensed considerably less drag in the water, and also a reduced amount of air that has to be be added or purged from the wing. This has resulted in lower air consumption, and a much more stable horizontal diving position in the water.
For reference, I am about 185#, 6', and usually dive fresh water in Lake Jocassee in the beautiful upstate of South Carolina. With a 7mm Bare Arctic, and a HP 100 cubic foot Worthington Steel Tank, I carry no additional lead.
Here are a few shots of the the Wing:
Photo 1: OxyCheq wing in place on Backplate (partially inflated wing to provide better visibility for the picture).
Photo 2: Front view of wing. Notice K Inflator, and also the amount of wing extending below the backplate. The wing has a "doughnut" shaped bladder, allowing 360 degree transfer of air top and bottom unlike traditional wings.
Photo 3: Back view of wing. Note ScubaPro Cincher Bands (really like these bands by the way - never had them slip and easy to mount the tank).
Conclusion: I really like this wing, I think that it is an affordable, well-made compact single tank wing. 5 out of 5 Seahorses.
Dive safe.
Caribbean Blue
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