OMS wing, and upgrades in general

***EBT*** · 22nd August 2006, 13:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Ahh not the first time Ive heard that!

You've heard it? Ah,... south asia... I seeeee

Pierre Farrugia · 22nd August 2006, 14:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900)

Is the wing elasticated?? Low profile and all that?

It's a pity that some bright spark can't come up with an injector where the LP hose plugs in from the bottom. When I plug the side mount into the wing, the up and over is a pain in the butt (and scrappy).

F

Sorry but I cannot understand what you mean

CCR900 · 22nd August 2006, 14:41

Sorry for the poor english... I was trying to say:

Is the new wing elasticated in the same way a standard OMS wing is?
The standard injector has the LP nozzle pointing upwards (towards your shoulder), as one knows the Ouroborous relies on off board to supply the wing, it would be better if that nozzle were to point down wards and make plugging in that little bit easier*.

* I don't use a dry suit bottle for either wing nor suit but use my side mounts.

Rgds

Fil

Pierre Farrugia · 22nd August 2006, 14:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900)

Sorry for the poor english... I was trying to say:

Is the new wing elasticated in the same way a standard OMS wing is?
The standard injector has the LP nozzle pointing upwards (towards your shoulder), as one knows the Ouroborous relies on off board to supply the wing, it would be better if that nozzle were to point down wards and make plugging in that little bit easier*.

* I don't use a dry suit bottle for either wing nor suit but use my side mounts.

Rgds

Fil

Thanks clear now

pchanning · 22nd August 2006, 16:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900)

Sorry for the poor english... I was trying to say:

The standard injector has the LP nozzle pointing upwards (towards your shoulder), as one knows the Ouroborous relies on off board to supply the wing, it would be better if that nozzle were to point down wards and make plugging in that little bit easier*.

* I don't use a dry suit bottle for either wing nor suit but use my side mounts.

Rgds

Fil

Can't you cut the cable tie holding the hose to the inflator, turn it through 180 degrees and replace a cable tie? Or am I missing something?
HTH

ccscuba · 22nd August 2006, 16:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

Can't you cut the cable tie holding the hose to the inflator, turn it through 180 degrees and replace a cable tie? Or am I missing something?
HTH

not unless you turn the wing upside down as well.... the corrugated hose attaches at the same side as the LP inflator.

pchanning · 22nd August 2006, 16:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by ccscuba)

not unless you turn the wing upside down as well.... the corrugated hose attaches at the same side as the LP inflator.

Sorry mate, you've lost me. Photos are always good.

DrJM · 22nd August 2006, 17:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by ccscuba)

I declined colour, as I'd heard the batteries may not last a whole dive).m

funny how rumours spread

Got color screen since 45h (of diving) and I'm doing 2/3 battery life of what I was doing before. Go and dive side by side with a guy who have a color screen, and you'll more than appreciate the difference

Regarding the wing, looks interesting, but guys don't you balance yourself just with your drysuit and use the wing as a backup device ??? by the way I agree that if your CD is faulty it should be replace by a new one CD or maybe OMS

Ivon · 22nd August 2006, 17:44

I use my dry suit but have to take the unit off to get into the rib, the standard 16kg is not enough, I have to inflate the lungs as well.

The standard wing also keeps you low in the water on the surface, would feel a lot better if I had more lift.

Ivon

iani · 22nd August 2006, 18:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by DrJM)

<snip>by the way I agree that if your CD is faulty it should be replace by a new one CD or maybe OMS

Mine was, the inflator hose mounting elbow was rough and a hole developed in the corrugated hose, Kev swapped the whole wing out.

Ian

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22nd August 2006, 14:12	#12 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900) Is the wing elasticated?? Low profile and all that? It's a pity that some bright spark can't come up with an injector where the LP hose plugs in from the bottom. When I plug the side mount into the wing, the up and over is a pain in the butt (and scrappy). F Sorry but I cannot understand what you mean __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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22nd August 2006, 14:41	#13 (permalink)
CCR900 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 332	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Sorry for the poor english... I was trying to say: Is the new wing elasticated in the same way a standard OMS wing is? The standard injector has the LP nozzle pointing upwards (towards your shoulder), as one knows the Ouroborous relies on off board to supply the wing, it would be better if that nozzle were to point down wards and make plugging in that little bit easier. I don't use a dry suit bottle for either wing nor suit but use my side mounts. Rgds Fil
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22nd August 2006, 14:55	#14 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900) Sorry for the poor english... I was trying to say: Is the new wing elasticated in the same way a standard OMS wing is? The standard injector has the LP nozzle pointing upwards (towards your shoulder), as one knows the Ouroborous relies on off board to supply the wing, it would be better if that nozzle were to point down wards and make plugging in that little bit easier. I don't use a dry suit bottle for either wing nor suit but use my side mounts. Rgds Fil Thanks clear now __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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22nd August 2006, 16:35	#15 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900) Sorry for the poor english... I was trying to say: The standard injector has the LP nozzle pointing upwards (towards your shoulder), as one knows the Ouroborous relies on off board to supply the wing, it would be better if that nozzle were to point down wards and make plugging in that little bit easier. I don't use a dry suit bottle for either wing nor suit but use my side mounts. Rgds Fil Can't you cut the cable tie holding the hose to the inflator, turn it through 180 degrees and replace a cable tie? Or am I missing something? HTH __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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22nd August 2006, 16:45	#16 (permalink)
ccscuba New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 70	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) Can't you cut the cable tie holding the hose to the inflator, turn it through 180 degrees and replace a cable tie? Or am I missing something? HTH not unless you turn the wing upside down as well.... the corrugated hose attaches at the same side as the LP inflator.
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22nd August 2006, 16:54	#17 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by ccscuba) not unless you turn the wing upside down as well.... the corrugated hose attaches at the same side as the LP inflator. Sorry mate, you've lost me. Photos are always good. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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22nd August 2006, 17:33	#18 (permalink)
DrJM Deep Cave Explorer Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: May 2005 Location: France Posts: 336	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by ccscuba) I declined colour, as I'd heard the batteries may not last a whole dive).m funny how rumours spread Got color screen since 45h (of diving) and I'm doing 2/3 battery life of what I was doing before. Go and dive side by side with a guy who have a color screen, and you'll more than appreciate the difference Regarding the wing, looks interesting, but guys don't you balance yourself just with your drysuit and use the wing as a backup device ??? by the way I agree that if your CD is faulty it should be replace by a new one CD or maybe OMS __________________ www.snoopyloop.com Deep Cave Exploration
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22nd August 2006, 17:44	#19 (permalink)
Ivon Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, England Posts: 311	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general I use my dry suit but have to take the unit off to get into the rib, the standard 16kg is not enough, I have to inflate the lungs as well. The standard wing also keeps you low in the water on the surface, would feel a lot better if I had more lift. Ivon
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22nd August 2006, 18:10	#20 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Re: OMS wing, and upgrades in general Quote: (Originally Posted by DrJM) <snip>by the way I agree that if your CD is faulty it should be replace by a new one CD or maybe OMS Mine was, the inflator hose mounting elbow was rough and a hole developed in the corrugated hose, Kev swapped the whole wing out. Ian
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