Another "What Wing?" Thread - Sorry

[shark_girl]

Hey guys, just looking for a bit of advice on a few wings that I'm considering.
Usually, I dive a single cylinder on an Aqualung BCD, but it gets a bit much when I'm using a 15ltr + pony. I also desire a 10ltr twinset (it's my 21st, why shouldn't I treat myself!?), but I'd like a wing that can replace my BCD. i.e. a wing that I can both single or twin on.

A few I'm considering are the Buddy Trident, Poseidon BeSea W40/50, Audaxpro Area51/? amongst others.
I'd like one with some sort of pocket, as well as a few D-rings so that I can sling in the future when my diving demands of it, and I's like a really comfy harness (like the poseidon). I don't particularly want to have integrated weights.

So basically an all-rounder that will fit my current and future diving.

Also, any suggestions for shops/suppliers in the midlands that will allow me to try before I buy?

Cheers in advance,

Shark_Girl.

[Diving Dude]

Originally Posted by shark_girl

....any suggestions.....

Yes try looking at the threads about wings etc in the BCD/Wings forum. There's quiet a few.

[Naomi S]

Dude that's not very helpful of you!

Have you seen the custom diver one? There was plenty of D rings on the one i saw yesterday. I think it had intergrated weights though. Not actually owning a wing at all i'm prob not the best person to advise! I'm sure someone more helpful than me and the Dud will be along soon though

[Paul R]

Frog or Halcyon either are great bits of kit...given the choice i would go for Frog as you get the same thing with one hell of a saving when compared to Halcyons inflated prices.Both are modular in design so the wing can be changed to suit cylinder choice.
Paul.

[The Penguin]

Here?

The backplate is a steel OMS, the harness made up. Have a look at the stuff Bowstone sell and with a bit of webbing, some pockets, shoulder pads, break(s), etc., you can make a harness as you want it?

Have used it with single 10, twin 7s, twin 12s and stage bottle.

A.

[Rookie]

My old school Buddy tekwing has been very good. Out of the box its fine for singles, as there is a strap thingy to reduce tank wrap. i now have a CD steel plate and a lovely set of beaver twin 10's, with decent valves and bands (big thanks to Niknaks ) with the original harness and wing. I did struggle with keeping my head above the water in the pool yesterday, when fully inflated, but this was with no suit, which should make a big difference, as the wing ain't small. Best of all, the tekwing is very well priced.

Phil

PS, I can't recommend the beaver 10's with V4 bands and manifold from Niknaks highly enough. The trim is sooooooo much better than with Fabers, and there a bit longer so you can rest them behind you when you sit down, but still reach the valves.

[witchieblackcat]

Originally Posted by Diving Dude

Yes try looking at the threads about wings etc in the BCD/Wings forum. There's quiet a few.

quite...

[James The Badger]

Great single tank set up for sale , and will easily migrate to twin set later

[infernalzen]

poseidon has a recall at the moment for a bladder problem.
i saw one at the nec show. the blokes couldnt be bothered to show its benefit.
didnt like them, too many tiny setup adjustment clips.

i'm using a zeagle tech. love it.
theyre now made with trim pockets
i have use an additional weight belt fastened to the tank, but have superb trim underwater +on surface.

my buddy uses a buddy tek wing +loves it.
i prefer pockets to stow things in.

[shark_girl]

Thanks chaps, that's given me a few more places to look around. Think I'll make some trips to dive shops this week seeing as I have nothing else to do, and see what happens. One more question - I know there will be no definitive answer, but diving on twin 10s, with a drysuit, how much lift should I aim to buy into? What would be sufficient??

Thanks,

El.