Wing recommendations

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 2nd July 2007, 05:42

Well, one OMS wing that does exist, the 60lb bungied wing works for me

While I dive a Prism, a friend of mine uses one on a Meg and seems to like it. The prism comes with a doughnut wing as standard, and i found I didn't like the air movement - lots of gurgling whenever I changed position. With the bungied OMS I have tightened the top bungies more than the bottom so that I get more tail lift, and I find this trims me out nicely, and has the added benefit of the wing being tucked out of the way when deflated. Nice and neat.

All the best,

Ben.

Hk101gr · 2nd July 2007, 16:09

Hi guys,
My new Meg is on order and right now i'm trying to make a list of the stuff i will need for beginner diving.
So does anyone have any experience with the oxycheq 50# doubles wing on the meg? Is it a bit of an overkill for beginner diving?

Best regards
Jim

barney · 2nd July 2007, 18:32

The Halcyon Explorer CCR-35 is another option.

It has worked great for me and several friends, whether on dives to 430 feet or on cave dives with multiple stages.

Obviously evident by this and other threads, YMMV.

Halcyon: Explorer Wings

Cheers,
Mike

**jkromelow** · 2nd July 2007, 21:50

I was using the Halcyon CCR-35 wing. I really liked how it trimmed out. For myself at 5'10" 210lbs I found it did not provide enough lift at the surface. I switched to an Oxycheq 42 lb Vertex. It is a great wing for the Meg.

windymiller · 2nd July 2007, 23:52

Dive Rite single bladder rec wing isnt a bad choice, got that on mine

Explorer · 3rd July 2007, 02:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by barney)

The Halcyon Explorer CCR-35 is another option.

It has worked great for me and several friends, whether on dives to 430 feet or on cave dives with multiple stages.

Obviously evident by this and other threads, YMMV.

Halcyon: Explorer Wings

Cheers,
Mike

Another vote for the CCR-35. Sweet..........

**wedivebc** · 3rd July 2007, 02:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

Another vote for the CCR-35. Sweet..........

Does it come with a mounting point for the shovel

Nailer99 · 3rd July 2007, 03:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow)

I was using the Halcyon CCR-35 wing. I really liked how it trimmed out. For myself at 5'10" 210lbs I found it did not provide enough lift at the surface. I switched to an Oxycheq 42 lb Vertex. It is a great wing for the Meg.

Really? It's not too wide or anything? That's a doubles wing, and looks kinda big. You got a picture, maybe?

I've been told to get anything from 30- 45# of lift, but every recomendation except for this one was for a singles wing.

And maybe it's silly, but I just can't bring myself to get any piece of gear with the big, blue "H" on it- that gets a little "political" around certain dive sites in my area!

Nailer99 · 3rd July 2007, 03:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Does it come with a mounting point for the shovel

I don't quite get the joke, but I'm pretty sure it's funny!

barney · 3rd July 2007, 03:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Does it come with a mounting point for the shovel

2nd July 2007, 05:42	#11 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Learning to Kiss Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 358	Re: Wing recommendations Well, one OMS wing that does exist, the 60lb bungied wing works for me While I dive a Prism, a friend of mine uses one on a Meg and seems to like it. The prism comes with a doughnut wing as standard, and i found I didn't like the air movement - lots of gurgling whenever I changed position. With the bungied OMS I have tightened the top bungies more than the bottom so that I get more tail lift, and I find this trims me out nicely, and has the added benefit of the wing being tucked out of the way when deflated. Nice and neat. All the best, Ben.
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2nd July 2007, 16:09	#12 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 94	Re: Wing recommendations Hi guys, My new Meg is on order and right now i'm trying to make a list of the stuff i will need for beginner diving. So does anyone have any experience with the oxycheq 50# doubles wing on the meg? Is it a bit of an overkill for beginner diving? Best regards Jim Last edited by Hk101gr : 2nd July 2007 at 16:13.
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2nd July 2007, 18:32	#13 (permalink)
barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 288	Re: Wing recommendations The Halcyon Explorer CCR-35 is another option. It has worked great for me and several friends, whether on dives to 430 feet or on cave dives with multiple stages. Obviously evident by this and other threads, YMMV. Halcyon: Explorer Wings Cheers, Mike __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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2nd July 2007, 21:50	#14 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Oxycheq 42 lb Vertex I was using the Halcyon CCR-35 wing. I really liked how it trimmed out. For myself at 5'10" 210lbs I found it did not provide enough lift at the surface. I switched to an Oxycheq 42 lb Vertex. It is a great wing for the Meg. __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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2nd July 2007, 23:52	#15 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 274	Re: Wing recommendations Dive Rite single bladder rec wing isnt a bad choice, got that on mine
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3rd July 2007, 02:47	#16 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 773	Re: Wing recommendations Quote: (Originally Posted by barney) The Halcyon Explorer CCR-35 is another option. It has worked great for me and several friends, whether on dives to 430 feet or on cave dives with multiple stages. Obviously evident by this and other threads, YMMV. Halcyon: Explorer Wings Cheers, Mike Another vote for the CCR-35. Sweet.......... __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet
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3rd July 2007, 02:48	#17 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: Wing recommendations Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) Another vote for the CCR-35. Sweet.......... Does it come with a mounting point for the shovel __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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3rd July 2007, 03:19	#18 (permalink)
Nailer99 Joshua Smith Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 230	Re: Oxycheq 42 lb Vertex Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow) I was using the Halcyon CCR-35 wing. I really liked how it trimmed out. For myself at 5'10" 210lbs I found it did not provide enough lift at the surface. I switched to an Oxycheq 42 lb Vertex. It is a great wing for the Meg. Really? It's not too wide or anything? That's a doubles wing, and looks kinda big. You got a picture, maybe? I've been told to get anything from 30- 45# of lift, but every recomendation except for this one was for a singles wing. And maybe it's silly, but I just can't bring myself to get any piece of gear with the big, blue "H" on it- that gets a little "political" around certain dive sites in my area!
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3rd July 2007, 03:20	#19 (permalink)
Nailer99 Joshua Smith Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 230	Re: Wing recommendations Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Does it come with a mounting point for the shovel I don't quite get the joke, but I'm pretty sure it's funny!
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3rd July 2007, 03:21	#20 (permalink)
barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 288	Re: Wing recommendations Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Does it come with a mounting point for the shovel __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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