New CCR Wing on the Market

Benthic · 14th July 2006, 17:37

All,

There's a new CCR Wing on the market as of today. I'm very pleased and privileged to be one of the first owners. I can't wait to get it wet this weekend.

This would be the wing that Barney hinted about a few days ago, and huge thanks are due to both he and the entire Halcyon development team. While initial development was done with a Meg, the wing has been used successfully on KISS, and other rebreathers. For those still in the market for 'the perfect rebreather wing' this one will be worth considering.

Brian

Explorer · 14th July 2006, 17:50

Wow!! Humm........

I picked up the Halcyon 40 for my meg. Have to investigate into this one. Like the slot idea and the inflator location.

Just wondering about the width of the bottom of the wing. Seems quite wide.

Looking forward to your report Brian after using it this weekend.

true · 14th July 2006, 17:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

Wow!! Humm........

Just wondering about the width of the bottom of the wing. Seems quite wide.

30.5 inches at the widest point. Without something else in the photo for scale the wing looks big, but it is a very compact design.

Best,

Anthony

Benthic · 14th July 2006, 18:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

Just wondering about the width of the bottom of the wing. Seems quite wide.

I just pulled a measuring tape across the wing at it's widest point (bottom) and it's roughly 30" wide. I don't know how that compares to other wings.

I can't really say much more that's worthwhile at this point since I haven't had the thing wet yet. Perhaps I can talk Heather into running over to Jackson tonight......

Anyway, I wasn't involved at all in the field tests--I just happened to be fortunate enough to get one of the very first units.
(Thanks Barney!!

)

Brian

Explorer · 14th July 2006, 18:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic)

I just pulled a measuring tape across the wing at it's widest point (bottom) and it's roughly 30" wide. I don't know how that compares to other wings. Brian

I'll measure my Halcyon 40 at lunch time to get a comparison.

With this new wing, you can perform the Ford Flow!!!

hchoat · 14th July 2006, 18:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

I'll measure my Halcyon 40 at lunch time to get a comparison.

With this new wing, you can perform the Ford Flow!!!

Have you used the 40# Halcyon yet? I hated it with the Meg- it was HUGE and hard to dump. I ended up "making do" with my 36# single tank wing until I was able to get hold of the CCR wing.

Explorer · 14th July 2006, 18:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat)

Have you used the 40# Halcyon yet? I hated it with the Meg- it was HUGE and hard to dump. I ended up "making do" with my 36# single tank wing until I was able to get hold of the CCR wing.

I have Heather. Used it on course, in the pool and diving out in Nanaimo a couple weekends ago. I am looking forward to Brian's report. If yes, then I'll be ordering one for sure.

Benthic · 14th July 2006, 18:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

I have Heather. Used it on course, in the pool and diving out in Nanaimo a couple weekends ago. I am looking forward to Brian's report. If yes, then I'll be ordering one for sure.

Actually it will be a report from Heather & I both since there were two of the new wings in the UPS box that arrived today--one for each of us.

Brian

quickean · 14th July 2006, 19:11

Do the two sets of cam band slots look a little close together to anyone?

Jordan · 14th July 2006, 19:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by quickean)

Do the two sets of cam band slots look a little close together to anyone?

they're for your hoses yo

14th July 2006, 17:37	#1 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	New CCR Wing on the Market All, There's a new CCR Wing on the market as of today. I'm very pleased and privileged to be one of the first owners. I can't wait to get it wet this weekend. This would be the wing that Barney hinted about a few days ago, and huge thanks are due to both he and the entire Halcyon development team. While initial development was done with a Meg, the wing has been used successfully on KISS, and other rebreathers. For those still in the market for 'the perfect rebreather wing' this one will be worth considering. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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14th July 2006, 17:50	#2 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 779	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Wow!! Humm........ I picked up the Halcyon 40 for my meg. Have to investigate into this one. Like the slot idea and the inflator location. Just wondering about the width of the bottom of the wing. Seems quite wide. Looking forward to your report Brian after using it this weekend. __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet Last edited by Explorer : 14th July 2006 at 17:52.
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14th July 2006, 17:58	#3 (permalink)
true New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 15	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) Wow!! Humm........ Just wondering about the width of the bottom of the wing. Seems quite wide. 30.5 inches at the widest point. Without something else in the photo for scale the wing looks big, but it is a very compact design. Best, Anthony
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14th July 2006, 18:01	#4 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) Just wondering about the width of the bottom of the wing. Seems quite wide. I just pulled a measuring tape across the wing at it's widest point (bottom) and it's roughly 30" wide. I don't know how that compares to other wings. I can't really say much more that's worthwhile at this point since I haven't had the thing wet yet. Perhaps I can talk Heather into running over to Jackson tonight...... Anyway, I wasn't involved at all in the field tests--I just happened to be fortunate enough to get one of the very first units. (Thanks Barney!! ) Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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14th July 2006, 18:11	#5 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 779	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic) I just pulled a measuring tape across the wing at it's widest point (bottom) and it's roughly 30" wide. I don't know how that compares to other wings. Brian I'll measure my Halcyon 40 at lunch time to get a comparison. With this new wing, you can perform the Ford Flow!!! __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet
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14th July 2006, 18:37	#6 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 227	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) I'll measure my Halcyon 40 at lunch time to get a comparison. With this new wing, you can perform the Ford Flow!!! Have you used the 40# Halcyon yet? I hated it with the Meg- it was HUGE and hard to dump. I ended up "making do" with my 36# single tank wing until I was able to get hold of the CCR wing. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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14th July 2006, 18:46	#7 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 779	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat) Have you used the 40# Halcyon yet? I hated it with the Meg- it was HUGE and hard to dump. I ended up "making do" with my 36# single tank wing until I was able to get hold of the CCR wing. I have Heather. Used it on course, in the pool and diving out in Nanaimo a couple weekends ago. I am looking forward to Brian's report. If yes, then I'll be ordering one for sure. __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet
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14th July 2006, 18:58	#8 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) I have Heather. Used it on course, in the pool and diving out in Nanaimo a couple weekends ago. I am looking forward to Brian's report. If yes, then I'll be ordering one for sure. Actually it will be a report from Heather & I both since there were two of the new wings in the UPS box that arrived today--one for each of us. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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quickean Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Do the two sets of cam band slots look a little close together to anyone?
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Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 227	Re: New CCR Wing on the Market Quote: (Originally Posted by quickean) Do the two sets of cam band slots look a little close together to anyone? they're for your hoses yo __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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