BC / wing advice for a Meg

mempilot · 18th May 2008, 05:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divejunkie)

You might want to change your user name to avoid any confusion!

There can only be one Dive Junkie!

Only 29 posts in 3 years? I'd say no one really knew there was a Dive Junkie on Rebreather World until this thread!

Shawn · 20th May 2008, 01:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by barney)

never found that to be an issue...ymmv

The person who told me said it was a problem( he's a source I trust a lot), but I personally have never dove the wing myself. I'm a huge Halcyon fan and would like to think that was something they cosidered during the design phase....but then again I don't have the $300 to buy, and test one for myself if I don't like it.

Maybe I can get a good deal on one 2nd hand in another year or so.

PacketSniffer · 20th May 2008, 02:33

The ISC Tetradon wing is working well for me in fresh water with steel 19s, neoprene lungs, and Jets or Slipstreams. No trim weights needed. It vents without problems when I demand it to. I've tried other wings that trapped the gas. I can bias my trim angle head up or down and keep it there without any problems. It's streamlined and has plenty of lift. I'm very pleased with it. I'm also keeping the bungies as I've found them to be a good place to keep my Secondary display.

seeboth · 18th June 2008, 20:11

Im looking for a new wing to compliment my new copis that is on its way. I havent dove it yet, but I would like to get a wing for it before the class. I was wondering if any one has used OMS's 45 lbs Larry Green wing on a meg, from what I can tell is a little longer and narrower than the standard wing. its the length that has me wondering about the wing.

I would think that the longer wing would help with the tail heavy trim of the meg, but Im not sure if it would be too long for the standard meg can or if it would interfere with reaching the valves.

I was also wondering about size. I think 45lbs would be enough, I dive mostly cold fresh water dives, and have alum. 19's for my meg.

thanks for the help,

Al

zoo_diver · 19th June 2008, 01:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by seeboth)

Im looking for a new wing to compliment my new copis that is on its way. I havent dove it yet, but I would like to get a wing for it before the class. I was wondering if any one has used OMS's 45 lbs Larry Green wing on a meg, from what I can tell is a little longer and narrower than the standard wing. its the length that has me wondering about the wing.

I would think that the longer wing would help with the tail heavy trim of the meg, but Im not sure if it would be too long for the standard meg can or if it would interfere with reaching the valves.

I was also wondering about size. I think 45lbs would be enough, I dive mostly cold fresh water dives, and have alum. 19's for my meg.

thanks for the help,

Al

I think a 45 is plenty of lift. if you havent recieved your meg yet, maybe you could work a deal with ISC and get the Tetradon included with your COPIS.

I think the ISC wing runs between 3 and 4 hundred and it has obviously been designed around the Meg.

here is a picture - http://www.customrebreathers.com/New...don%20Side.jpg

details are about 3/4 the way down - ISC Information

brunospf · 20th June 2008, 11:27

The Dive Rite Rec Wing it´s ok for me. Here one photo:

Wreck detective · 21st June 2008, 06:32

Hmmm!! Tetradon...The $127 shipping has put me off.

Lancer4545 · 21st June 2008, 09:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Wreck detective)

Hmmm!! Tetradon...The $127 shipping has put me off.

Then why not try getting a price locally?

Lance

18th May 2008, 05:34	#21 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,471	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Divejunkie) You might want to change your user name to avoid any confusion! There can only be one Dive Junkie! Only 29 posts in 3 years? I'd say no one really knew there was a Dive Junkie on Rebreather World until this thread! __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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20th May 2008, 01:07	#22 (permalink)
Shawn Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 144	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by barney) never found that to be an issue...ymmv The person who told me said it was a problem( he's a source I trust a lot), but I personally have never dove the wing myself. I'm a huge Halcyon fan and would like to think that was something they cosidered during the design phase....but then again I don't have the $300 to buy, and test one for myself if I don't like it. Maybe I can get a good deal on one 2nd hand in another year or so. __________________ WWW.DiveOne.net
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20th May 2008, 02:33	#23 (permalink)
PacketSniffer ~~~~~ #417 ~~~~~ Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 437	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg The ISC Tetradon wing is working well for me in fresh water with steel 19s, neoprene lungs, and Jets or Slipstreams. No trim weights needed. It vents without problems when I demand it to. I've tried other wings that trapped the gas. I can bias my trim angle head up or down and keep it there without any problems. It's streamlined and has plenty of lift. I'm very pleased with it. I'm also keeping the bungies as I've found them to be a good place to keep my Secondary display. __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.
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18th June 2008, 20:11	#24 (permalink)
seeboth New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin, United States Posts: 45	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg Im looking for a new wing to compliment my new copis that is on its way. I havent dove it yet, but I would like to get a wing for it before the class. I was wondering if any one has used OMS's 45 lbs Larry Green wing on a meg, from what I can tell is a little longer and narrower than the standard wing. its the length that has me wondering about the wing. I would think that the longer wing would help with the tail heavy trim of the meg, but Im not sure if it would be too long for the standard meg can or if it would interfere with reaching the valves. I was also wondering about size. I think 45lbs would be enough, I dive mostly cold fresh water dives, and have alum. 19's for my meg. thanks for the help, Al __________________ yes those are double lp steel 121's on my back yes those are the main reason i want a rebreather
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19th June 2008, 01:26	#25 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by seeboth) Im looking for a new wing to compliment my new copis that is on its way. I havent dove it yet, but I would like to get a wing for it before the class. I was wondering if any one has used OMS's 45 lbs Larry Green wing on a meg, from what I can tell is a little longer and narrower than the standard wing. its the length that has me wondering about the wing. I would think that the longer wing would help with the tail heavy trim of the meg, but Im not sure if it would be too long for the standard meg can or if it would interfere with reaching the valves. I was also wondering about size. I think 45lbs would be enough, I dive mostly cold fresh water dives, and have alum. 19's for my meg. thanks for the help, Al I think a 45 is plenty of lift. if you havent recieved your meg yet, maybe you could work a deal with ISC and get the Tetradon included with your COPIS. I think the ISC wing runs between 3 and 4 hundred and it has obviously been designed around the Meg. here is a picture - http://www.customrebreathers.com/New...don%20Side.jpg details are about 3/4 the way down - ISC Information
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21st June 2008, 06:32	#27 (permalink)
Wreck detective New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 8	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg Hmmm!! Tetradon...The $127 shipping has put me off.
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21st June 2008, 09:11	#28 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 664	Re: BC / wing advice for a Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Wreck detective) Hmmm!! Tetradon...The $127 shipping has put me off. Then why not try getting a price locally? Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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