Wing and Backplate Choice

windymiller · 16th December 2006, 20:52

Ok, here i go again!!

In process of buying a meg and i dont know what size wing and back plate to use?

I have been recommended the agir brokk 6mm? steel backplate as this will cut down on the amount of weight i need.

With regards to wing size, I ll be using steel cylinders and wont be going deep as this is only mod 1, so dont have to worry about stages.

Do I get a wing for a twinset or a wing for a single cylinder and what do you recommend?

your opinions are appreciated

PPA · 16th December 2006, 21:04

Hi
I'm using an oxycheq 40lbs wing, and it's more than enough for 3lts steel tanks
Cheers
Pedro

michael · 16th December 2006, 22:04

Hi, I'm using a 3 mm. steel backplate with a dive rite super one wing. I have tighten the bungees so it's fits
All regards
Michael Bering

***Decodiver*** · 16th December 2006, 23:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller)

as this is only mod 1, so dont have to worry about stages.

Dive-Rite rec Wing and ISC backplate.

You should carry a stage even if you dive in your bath, there is no bail-out on a Meg!

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

dgschott · 17th December 2006, 06:55

I use a steel backplate and the AGIR single tank wing - works great - No weight needed when diving, and the wings fit like a charm!

Gilles · 17th December 2006, 10:15

I started off using my existing OC

gear (OMS SS BP + 60lb dual bladder elastomer wing). Way too heavy and the redundant inflator hose interfered with the O2 solenoid feeder hose.

I then decided on purchasing a Golem stream BP, with a Golem side-mount kit (amongst other things) and complimented that with a 40lb signature series Oxycheq wing. I side-mount a pair of 80's for bail-out, and sometimes they knock against my calves when swimming. Other than that, they seem non-existent. I switched the short inflator of the Oxycheq with the long one of the OMS. I am very

with that combination for Meg.

delidiver · 17th December 2006, 13:06

As Dave stated earlier....AGIR single tank doughnut wing is PERFECT!
I have used this wing with 2 s/s backplates webbed together and multiple stage bottles and had plenty of lift.

Enjoy.

Louis

Odin · 17th December 2006, 15:13

Thought you had an evolution?
Sold it?
Paul

windymiller · 17th December 2006, 16:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Odin)

Thought you had an evolution?
Sold it?
Paul

Nope, still got it.

impulse buy!

windymiller · 17th December 2006, 16:57

anybody know if the Halcyon Evolve 40lb is any good or does the circular design catch on the bottom when stood up?

16th December 2006, 20:52	#1 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Wing and Backplate Choice Ok, here i go again!! In process of buying a meg and i dont know what size wing and back plate to use? I have been recommended the agir brokk 6mm? steel backplate as this will cut down on the amount of weight i need. With regards to wing size, I ll be using steel cylinders and wont be going deep as this is only mod 1, so dont have to worry about stages. Do I get a wing for a twinset or a wing for a single cylinder and what do you recommend? your opinions are appreciated
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16th December 2006, 21:04	#2 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 56	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice Hi I'm using an oxycheq 40lbs wing, and it's more than enough for 3lts steel tanks Cheers Pedro
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16th December 2006, 22:04	#3 (permalink)
michael New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 50	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice Hi, I'm using a 3 mm. steel backplate with a dive rite super one wing. I have tighten the bungees so it's fits All regards Michael Bering
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16th December 2006, 23:09	#4 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller) as this is only mod 1, so dont have to worry about stages. Dive-Rite rec Wing and ISC backplate. You should carry a stage even if you dive in your bath, there is no bail-out on a Meg! Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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17th December 2006, 06:55	#5 (permalink)
dgschott Liquid Productions, LLC Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 115	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice I use a steel backplate and the AGIR single tank wing - works great - No weight needed when diving, and the wings fit like a charm! __________________ David Schott Liquid Productions, LLC
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17th December 2006, 10:15	#6 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice I started off using my existing OC gear (OMS SS BP + 60lb dual bladder elastomer wing). Way too heavy and the redundant inflator hose interfered with the O2 solenoid feeder hose. I then decided on purchasing a Golem stream BP, with a Golem side-mount kit (amongst other things) and complimented that with a 40lb signature series Oxycheq wing. I side-mount a pair of 80's for bail-out, and sometimes they knock against my calves when swimming. Other than that, they seem non-existent. I switched the short inflator of the Oxycheq with the long one of the OMS. I am very with that combination for Meg. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com Last edited by Gilles : 17th December 2006 at 10:19.
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17th December 2006, 13:06	#7 (permalink)
delidiver DELIDIVER Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Merion, PA USA Posts: 47	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice As Dave stated earlier....AGIR single tank doughnut wing is PERFECT! I have used this wing with 2 s/s backplates webbed together and multiple stage bottles and had plenty of lift. Enjoy. Louis __________________ Dive Safe & Dive Often!
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17th December 2006, 15:13	#8 (permalink)
Odin Egbert - the Deco Dancer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: U.K Posts: 143	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice Thought you had an evolution? Sold it? Paul
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17th December 2006, 16:34	#9 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice Quote: (Originally Posted by Odin) Thought you had an evolution? Sold it? Paul Nope, still got it. impulse buy!
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17th December 2006, 16:57	#10 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Re: Wing and Backplate Choice anybody know if the Halcyon Evolve 40lb is any good or does the circular design catch on the bottom when stood up?
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