Best wing choice for megalodon movie can

depth · 10th February 2008, 17:29

Hi All

Can anyone here share their experience in choosing the correct wing for the megalodon movie can? The can is 2" shorter than the standard, and a shorter wing would be beneficial.
Mounting any type of stand or foot as a solution is out of the question!

Safe diving

/Christian

mempilot · 10th February 2008, 23:09

I have a 'movie', or now more appropriate, Cave Meg as well. I have an OMS singles donut (35lb), but it is too long. I'm going to try the ISC wing that was on display at DEMA. I've also thought about trying the Halcyon CCR Wing, but it seems way over priced. Let me know if you find something else that would work well. I want something in the 40lb category.

Eric

Philippe GERIN · 11th February 2008, 08:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by depth)

The can is 2" shorter than the standard, and a shorter wing would be beneficial.

If I look at my Oxycheq 40lbs or 42lbs Vertex on my standard can Meg, it seems it can fit a can that's 2" shorter.
Best
Philippe

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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depth Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 147	Best wing choice for megalodon movie can Hi All Can anyone here share their experience in choosing the correct wing for the megalodon movie can? The can is 2" shorter than the standard, and a shorter wing would be beneficial. Mounting any type of stand or foot as a solution is out of the question! Safe diving /Christian __________________ I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not.............
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mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,179	Re: Best wing choice for megalodon movie can I have a 'movie', or now more appropriate, Cave Meg as well. I have an OMS singles donut (35lb), but it is too long. I'm going to try the ISC wing that was on display at DEMA. I've also thought about trying the Halcyon CCR Wing, but it seems way over priced. Let me know if you find something else that would work well. I want something in the 40lb category. Eric __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 626	Re: Best wing choice for megalodon movie can Quote: (Originally Posted by depth) The can is 2" shorter than the standard, and a shorter wing would be beneficial. If I look at my Oxycheq 40lbs or 42lbs Vertex on my standard can Meg, it seems it can fit a can that's 2" shorter. Best Philippe
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Skipbreather WAY past the barber pole 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: 528	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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