meg wing choice

**moley** · 5th December 2005, 18:57

Ok so here goes...my first 'sensible' post as a question!!

Meg arrives on the 18th December, so I have to make a choice on 'wing' selection....

Question: Assuming a real bad day at black rock with a flooded canister, loop etc, and assuming a drysuit and counterlungs as bouyance reserves....what is the minimum required 'lift' spec. for a suitable wing for this meg given usuall luggage of torch, weightbelt (8KGS) and 7ltr bailout?

Question:Easy answer is the recommended 'trek wing'or even Custom Divers new unit,...but thats not good news when I already have an eclipse single tank wing (Issit 30lbs or 40lbs?...how can I tell?) and a 'too large' flappy halcyon twinset wing!! (55lbs or 45lbs??how can I tell??) Will the eclipse suffice here?

Does anyone out there have any advice?

PS/ Zak....procrastination is the thief of time!!!.....it only took four months to make this decision...wots the hurry??

Notice I hav'nt mentioned porn sites this time!!

***diverklondike*** · 6th December 2005, 00:33

I am a fan of the Custom Divers wing. I have it on my YBOD and am very happy with it. I wanted something that would have some lift if needed and the adjustability of the CD wing allows you all of those options. I also like the extra d-rings that it provides.

Just My 2 cents...

Dive Safe....

Mark

**JPJones** · 6th December 2005, 01:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by moley)

Ok so here goes...my first 'sensible' post as a question!!

Meg arrives on the 18th December, so I have to make a choice on 'wing' selection....

Question: Assuming a real bad day at black rock with a flooded canister, loop etc, and assuming a drysuit and counterlungs as bouyance reserves....what is the minimum required 'lift' spec. for a suitable wing for this meg given usuall luggage of torch, weightbelt (8KGS) and 7ltr bailout?

Question:Easy answer is the recommended 'trek wing'or even Custom Divers new unit,...but thats not good news when I already have an eclipse single tank wing (Issit 30lbs or 40lbs?...how can I tell?) and a 'too large' flappy halcyon twinset wing!! (55lbs or 45lbs??how can I tell??) Will the eclipse suffice here?

Does anyone out there have any advice?

PS/ Zak....procrastination is the thief of time!!!.....it only took four months to make this decision...wots the hurry??

Notice I hav'nt mentioned porn sites this time!!

Tom Mount swears by the Venture wing. It has a lot of lift at the bottom and brings your but up. But try the ones you own first they might do you fine and save a few bucks for something else.

lof · 6th December 2005, 04:07

I dove the Venture wing for over a year. Very happy with it. Recently I switched to the Golem35 wing. Much tougher, streamlined wing. It has more lift than Venture, handy for deeper dives.

Explorer · 6th December 2005, 04:33

How about the Halcyon Pioneer 36?

barney · 7th July 2006, 17:10

I posted this in response to a question on the Prism forum, but since the wing was specifically designed for the Meg, thought I would post it here too....

A new wing is going to be introduced shortly that might work well for some that are shopping for a new wing. There is nothing radical about it, just a good basic design for ccrs that addresses several issues such as putting the buoyancy where it is needed (at the bottom under the cylinder valves). It does have an offset elbow between the cannister and cylinder (to allow easy access to your head and avoid getting in the way of the loop). More information will be available soon...

I haved dived it for a while on my Meg and was happy to find the trim is spot on. Much better than wings typically used on doubles that have too much buoyancy up high and are generally overkill for what is needed on a rebreather. It is pretty low drag and swims very well in caves.

It works great on my Meg, and should also work well for the KISS, Prism, and other breathers..

Here are a couple pics to get an idea of the wing:

the one on the right

Cheers,
Mike

Micko · 7th July 2006, 22:11

so whats the name of the wing????

MikeH · 8th July 2006, 03:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by Micko)

so whats the name of the wing????

I'm guessing it's an Oxycheq wing, based on a conversation I had with Patrick about 6 months ago.

Mike

barney · 8th July 2006, 13:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH)

I'm guessing it's an Oxycheq wing, based on a conversation I had with Patrick about 6 months ago.

Mike

Nope.

nmanfield · 8th July 2006, 14:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by barney)

Nope.

Ooooh what fun, I love a good mystery!

Golem Gear 35 pounder?

5th December 2005, 18:57	#1 (permalink)
moley Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wiltshire, Uk Posts: 131	meg wing choice Ok so here goes...my first 'sensible' post as a question!! Meg arrives on the 18th December, so I have to make a choice on 'wing' selection.... Question: Assuming a real bad day at black rock with a flooded canister, loop etc, and assuming a drysuit and counterlungs as bouyance reserves....what is the minimum required 'lift' spec. for a suitable wing for this meg given usuall luggage of torch, weightbelt (8KGS) and 7ltr bailout? Question:Easy answer is the recommended 'trek wing'or even Custom Divers new unit,...but thats not good news when I already have an eclipse single tank wing (Issit 30lbs or 40lbs?...how can I tell?) and a 'too large' flappy halcyon twinset wing!! (55lbs or 45lbs??how can I tell??) Will the eclipse suffice here? Does anyone out there have any advice? PS/ Zak....procrastination is the thief of time!!!.....it only took four months to make this decision...wots the hurry?? Notice I hav'nt mentioned porn sites this time!! __________________ *You think I know nothing.....and I do!!!*
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6th December 2005, 00:33	#2 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,563	Re: meg wing choice I am a fan of the Custom Divers wing. I have it on my YBOD and am very happy with it. I wanted something that would have some lift if needed and the adjustability of the CD wing allows you all of those options. I also like the extra d-rings that it provides. Just My 2 cents... Dive Safe.... Mark
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6th December 2005, 01:55	#3 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: meg wing choice Quote: (Originally Posted by moley) Ok so here goes...my first 'sensible' post as a question!! Meg arrives on the 18th December, so I have to make a choice on 'wing' selection.... Question: Assuming a real bad day at black rock with a flooded canister, loop etc, and assuming a drysuit and counterlungs as bouyance reserves....what is the minimum required 'lift' spec. for a suitable wing for this meg given usuall luggage of torch, weightbelt (8KGS) and 7ltr bailout? Question:Easy answer is the recommended 'trek wing'or even Custom Divers new unit,...but thats not good news when I already have an eclipse single tank wing (Issit 30lbs or 40lbs?...how can I tell?) and a 'too large' flappy halcyon twinset wing!! (55lbs or 45lbs??how can I tell??) Will the eclipse suffice here? Does anyone out there have any advice? PS/ Zak....procrastination is the thief of time!!!.....it only took four months to make this decision...wots the hurry?? Notice I hav'nt mentioned porn sites this time!! Tom Mount swears by the Venture wing. It has a lot of lift at the bottom and brings your but up. But try the ones you own first they might do you fine and save a few bucks for something else. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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6th December 2005, 04:07	#4 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 479	Re: meg wing choice I dove the Venture wing for over a year. Very happy with it. Recently I switched to the Golem35 wing. Much tougher, streamlined wing. It has more lift than Venture, handy for deeper dives. __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
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6th December 2005, 04:33	#5 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 765	Re: meg wing choice How about the Halcyon Pioneer 36? __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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7th July 2006, 17:10	#6 (permalink)
barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 270	Re: meg wing choice I posted this in response to a question on the Prism forum, but since the wing was specifically designed for the Meg, thought I would post it here too.... A new wing is going to be introduced shortly that might work well for some that are shopping for a new wing. There is nothing radical about it, just a good basic design for ccrs that addresses several issues such as putting the buoyancy where it is needed (at the bottom under the cylinder valves). It does have an offset elbow between the cannister and cylinder (to allow easy access to your head and avoid getting in the way of the loop). More information will be available soon... I haved dived it for a while on my Meg and was happy to find the trim is spot on. Much better than wings typically used on doubles that have too much buoyancy up high and are generally overkill for what is needed on a rebreather. It is pretty low drag and swims very well in caves. It works great on my Meg, and should also work well for the KISS, Prism, and other breathers.. Here are a couple pics to get an idea of the wing: the one on the right Cheers, Mike __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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7th July 2006, 22:11	#7 (permalink)
Micko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: perth Posts: 114	Re: meg wing choice so whats the name of the wing????
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8th July 2006, 03:13	#8 (permalink)
MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Re: meg wing choice Quote: (Originally Posted by Micko) so whats the name of the wing???? I'm guessing it's an Oxycheq wing, based on a conversation I had with Patrick about 6 months ago. Mike
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8th July 2006, 13:45	#9 (permalink)
barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 270	Re: meg wing choice Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH) I'm guessing it's an Oxycheq wing, based on a conversation I had with Patrick about 6 months ago. Mike Nope. __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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8th July 2006, 14:48	#10 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: meg wing choice Quote: (Originally Posted by barney) Nope. Ooooh what fun, I love a good mystery! Golem Gear 35 pounder? __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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