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BCDs / Wings: Discuss Recommend me a wing / backplate setup. in the Dive Kit and Equipment forums: Why not just buy some twinning bands for the Commando? Failing that: Frog and Halcyon both make nice wings and ...

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Old 21-07-08, 05:50 PM
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Why not just buy some twinning bands for the Commando?

Failing that:

Frog and Halcyon both make nice wings and BPs If its for twins the Midnight and Evolve systems are a nice choice and ready to go.

One thing, get her to try a number of set ups prior to buying as not everything suits everyone.
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Why not just buy some twinning bands for the Commando?.......
In her words "you have new shiney kit, and I don't"

As I have been diving for under a year my kit is a bit new even though it was all second hand...

Got to love them
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Dive Rite Transpac harness can take both single and up to twin twelves. Add on a Dive Rite Rec wing and there is plenty of lift.
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I have dived happily with my Zeagle, with a soft back, for over 12 years (and has given superb robust service); which can be switched between single and twinsets in a matter of a few minutes.

I say "just keep in mind" as I am not sure you can get them anymore in the UK (?), which is a shame.
I could be very wrong but are the Apex wings not re-badged zeagles ??

If you get the chance, get her to try a SS backplate first, my buddy is 5'5" female and with twin 12 fabers and no weightbelt is still massivly overweighted !
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I could be very wrong but are the Apex wings not re-badged zeagles ??
I know Apek used to sell the Zeagles; but I have not seen their latest to know if the current Apex models are also Zeagle models.
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I have a Dive Rite Rec Wing for sale here:

FS: Dive Rite Rec Wing

it would be ideal for twin 10's
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my dad has just given up diving and has got a buddy tek wing with intergrated weight belt only done five dives if interested pm me
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Well I have to say that with 3 wings, two types of backplate and various harnessess a Red hat Diving wing must have one to suit. But I would say that wouldnt I
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