Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings?

mriopel · 21st February 2007, 03:04

Ok i use transplate, ss backplate,diverite side mount for my bail out (40 cubic ) rec wing with rite source. so far so good, I ,have 27 cubic bottles, I am thinking about convert to the fx with the smaller bottles and I guess we will see how this works out. But I must say I love the o2ptima

Nemo1957 · 21st February 2007, 11:00

I dive mine with the 27's, a SS plate with a Transplate harness, Rec wing and I only put 2 pounds in each trim pocket when diving dry in fresh water. Perfect trim and bouyancy.

Jerry · 21st February 2007, 11:26

I am using a Transpac, Rec Wing, and the Nomad side-mount plate for my bailouts. As on the Nomad wing I have shortened the Gusset cord to constrain only the top of the wing; this way I get the lift around my waist at my bailouts and not behind my head where I already have enough. Using the 27s, (2) 80s for bailouts, and a wet or drysuit trim is perfect.

Jerry

chucky05 · 23rd February 2007, 23:29

Firstly let me say that all most all of my diving is in temperate waters wearing a dry suit. I used to use a TransPac (and still do for travelling) but have recently gone to a TransPlate harness as I wanted the extra weight of the back plate. With each configuration I use a RecWing and two 40cft ali stage cylinders, this now allows me to use the same weight with each configuration and this make me happy

Regards,
John

seafox · 26th February 2007, 20:51

I use the DR Transplate, SS plate and the Recwing.
I stripped down the harness of things I did not need, as I like a clean, neat configuration, as much as that's posibble with a CCR.
I find the 2 buckles on either side useful and efficient for getting in and out of the harness.
The Rec wing is small and well streamlined.
I added Tobin's D-rings on the harness under the CL's, which for me makes it really easy to attach BO bottles.
In cold waters, (dry suit), ie: the Great Lakes, I use the 27 cu ft LP steel, with no additional weight needed.
In warm waters ie: Florida, Mexico or the Bahamas. I use 13 cu ft AL and require some additional weight, which I enclose in 2 small pockets attached to the small rings on either side of the cover.
I am somewhat biased but I really like and enjoy the way this unit dives!

Cornel

MarcLaukien · 27th February 2007, 15:01

Thanks a lot for all the feedback.

My Optima FX has finally arrived, and I'll start my training on Thursday with "n2diving" aka Mark from FillExpress. I will try the Transpac with a Venture Wing. If I hate it, there's always Ebay

seafox · 27th February 2007, 15:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaNerd)

Thanks a lot for all the feedback.

My Optima FX has finally arrived, and I'll start my training on Thursday with "n2diving" aka Mark from FillExpress. I will try the Transpac with a Venture Wing. If I hate it, there's always Ebay

Congratulations, You'll have fun!
Mark is a great instructor!
Let us know your progress.

Cornel

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 27th February 2007, 15:38

So glad your unit arrived!

mattmexico · 27th February 2007, 21:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaNerd)

I will soon get an Optima, and I need to decide what harness/BP/wing to use. For OC, I'm using a continuous webbing, with either a SS or plastic BP, and a single or double tank wing (all from Deep Sea Supplies). I like this setup quite a lot.

I was told that the majority of Optima divers use a Transpac. I looked at the Transpac, and it seems very convoluted to me. Too much useless padding, quick-releases, chest-strap, and what-not. However, I have never tried it, so my first impression might be wrong. Also, there is a butt-plate for the transpac for sidemount, which seems to be a nice option to carry bailout.

What are the Optima divers on this board using?

yo

I am using a stainless steel backplate with an all through webbing, a Dive Rite venture wing and 13cft alm tanks.

greetings
Matt

**JPJones** · 14th March 2007, 20:51

Stainless Transplate wreck Wing and sidemount kit. Both 27 and 13 cf Tanks and a variety of bailout configurations.

21st February 2007, 03:04	#11 (permalink)
mriopel Sadly Missed (RIP) Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: usa Posts: 167	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? Ok i use transplate, ss backplate,diverite side mount for my bail out (40 cubic ) rec wing with rite source. so far so good, I ,have 27 cubic bottles, I am thinking about convert to the fx with the smaller bottles and I guess we will see how this works out. But I must say I love the o2ptima
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21st February 2007, 11:00	#12 (permalink)
Nemo1957 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 78	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? I dive mine with the 27's, a SS plate with a Transplate harness, Rec wing and I only put 2 pounds in each trim pocket when diving dry in fresh water. Perfect trim and bouyancy.
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21st February 2007, 11:26	#13 (permalink)
Jerry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 23	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? I am using a Transpac, Rec Wing, and the Nomad side-mount plate for my bailouts. As on the Nomad wing I have shortened the Gusset cord to constrain only the top of the wing; this way I get the lift around my waist at my bailouts and not behind my head where I already have enough. Using the 27s, (2) 80s for bailouts, and a wet or drysuit trim is perfect. Jerry
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23rd February 2007, 23:29	#14 (permalink)
chucky05 Optima Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 37	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? Firstly let me say that all most all of my diving is in temperate waters wearing a dry suit. I used to use a TransPac (and still do for travelling) but have recently gone to a TransPlate harness as I wanted the extra weight of the back plate. With each configuration I use a RecWing and two 40cft ali stage cylinders, this now allows me to use the same weight with each configuration and this make me happy Regards, John __________________ John Allsop Optima Pilot from the Land Down Under SSI Instructor Certifier TDI/SDI Instructor
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26th February 2007, 20:51	#15 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? I use the DR Transplate, SS plate and the Recwing. I stripped down the harness of things I did not need, as I like a clean, neat configuration, as much as that's posibble with a CCR. I find the 2 buckles on either side useful and efficient for getting in and out of the harness. The Rec wing is small and well streamlined. I added Tobin's D-rings on the harness under the CL's, which for me makes it really easy to attach BO bottles. In cold waters, (dry suit), ie: the Great Lakes, I use the 27 cu ft LP steel, with no additional weight needed. In warm waters ie: Florida, Mexico or the Bahamas. I use 13 cu ft AL and require some additional weight, which I enclose in 2 small pockets attached to the small rings on either side of the cover. I am somewhat biased but I really like and enjoy the way this unit dives! Cornel __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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27th February 2007, 15:01	#16 (permalink)
MarcLaukien Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 181	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? Thanks a lot for all the feedback. My Optima FX has finally arrived, and I'll start my training on Thursday with "n2diving" aka Mark from FillExpress. I will try the Transpac with a Venture Wing. If I hate it, there's always Ebay
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27th February 2007, 15:04	#17 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaNerd) Thanks a lot for all the feedback. My Optima FX has finally arrived, and I'll start my training on Thursday with "n2diving" aka Mark from FillExpress. I will try the Transpac with a Venture Wing. If I hate it, there's always Ebay Congratulations, You'll have fun! Mark is a great instructor! Let us know your progress. Cornel __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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27th February 2007, 15:38	#18 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,073	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? So glad your unit arrived! __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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27th February 2007, 21:05	#19 (permalink)
mattmexico Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss RB80 / Clone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico, Q.Roo, Playa del Carmen Posts: 762	Re: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaNerd) I will soon get an Optima, and I need to decide what harness/BP/wing to use. For OC, I'm using a continuous webbing, with either a SS or plastic BP, and a single or double tank wing (all from Deep Sea Supplies). I like this setup quite a lot. I was told that the majority of Optima divers use a Transpac. I looked at the Transpac, and it seems very convoluted to me. Too much useless padding, quick-releases, chest-strap, and what-not. However, I have never tried it, so my first impression might be wrong. Also, there is a butt-plate for the transpac for sidemount, which seems to be a nice option to carry bailout. What are the Optima divers on this board using? yo I am using a stainless steel backplate with an all through webbing, a Dive Rite venture wing and 13cft alm tanks. greetings Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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14th March 2007, 20:51	#20 (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: Optima -- what kind of harness/BP/wings? Stainless Transplate wreck Wing and sidemount kit. Both 27 and 13 cf Tanks and a variety of bailout configurations. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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