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Skipbreather · 11th February 2008, 16:41

Depending on how tall you are, a stand of some sort is an accessory that ranges from minor usefulness to absolutely essential. A stand will allow a donut style wing. The donut contributes butt lift that makes decent trim much easier.

What works for me: I dive a Meg with both a standard can and an ultra short can (made by me) that is over an inch SHORTER than a MiniMeg. I’m 6’4” and even the standard can is uncomfortable w/o a stand. The short can would be undiveable. I use a minimalist stand (again made by me) that allows me to use the same 31 lb OxyCheq donut wing with either can. When diving 4mm compressed neoprene drysuit, standard can, and Worthington 19 cf steel bottles I only require 6 lb lead at waist fresh water (10 lb salt water). No lead at all is required at the top of the rig to achieve perfectly level trim. With the short can, tank valves hang 4 to 6” below the bottom of the can- something only possible w/ a stand. I definitely could not reach them otherwise.

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Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 557	Re: Best wing choice for megalodon movie can Depending on how tall you are, a stand of some sort is an accessory that ranges from minor usefulness to absolutely essential. A stand will allow a donut style wing. The donut contributes butt lift that makes decent trim much easier. What works for me: I dive a Meg with both a standard can and an ultra short can (made by me) that is over an inch SHORTER than a MiniMeg. I’m 6’4” and even the standard can is uncomfortable w/o a stand. The short can would be undiveable. I use a minimalist stand (again made by me) that allows me to use the same 31 lb OxyCheq donut wing with either can. When diving 4mm compressed neoprene drysuit, standard can, and Worthington 19 cf steel bottles I only require 6 lb lead at waist fresh water (10 lb salt water). No lead at all is required at the top of the rig to achieve perfectly level trim. With the short can, tank valves hang 4 to 6” below the bottom of the can- something only possible w/ a stand. I definitely could not reach them otherwise. __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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