Wing sizing. . .

[JohnN]

Apologies in advance for double-posting. It was suggested to me I'd be better served posting to this group:

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How much "extra" capacity should I have in a wing?

I'm planning on sidemount double Sherwood HP120's (~15-16 lbs wet) + AL40 stage bottle (~ 4 lbs wet) + SS backplate (~ 6 lbs), plus 3 sets of primaries+secondaries (figure another 2-3 lbs each) which gives me a grand total of ~50-~55 lbs.

Do I really need to look at a 'monster' 60 lb wing?

Thanks!

 

[cool_hardware52]

Apologies in advance for double-posting. It was suggested to me I'd be better served posting to this group:

-------------repeat post follows---------------

How much "extra" capacity should I have in a wing?

I'm planning on sidemount double Sherwood HP120's (~15-16 lbs wet) + AL40 stage bottle (~ 4 lbs wet) + SS backplate (~ 6 lbs), plus 3 sets of primaries+secondaries (figure another 2-3 lbs each) which gives me a grand total of ~50-~55 lbs.

Do I really need to look at a 'monster' 60 lb wing?

Thanks!

1) How buoyant is your exposure suit? The key is to select components (tanks, plates, etc.) that are equal to or less than the buoyancy of your suit when the tanks are empty.

2) Are you sidemounting? if so what is the 6 lbs ss plate for......

Tobin

 

[j2s]

Are you using a wet or dry suit ????