How wide is too wide?

[superkingkong]

Hi,

I'm currently looking at the OMS single bladder 60lb lift wing.

i'll be using it for both.. singles and doubles (in the future). will be taking up tec courses end of the year.

i've read somewhere that, if it is too wide, it will tend to wrap around your single tank and affect your trim... so, any suggestions/opinions on this wing? ... i saw it, it's kinda wide though...

[Splitlip]

60 # wing for singles is totally unreasonable.
I would have to question why you would consider 60# for doubles also.
Why would you not consider a singles wing now for a single tank?
A 60# wing is going to trap air, affect trim affect streamlining and detract from the pleasure of your dive.
If you truly expect to get into doubles and technical diving, your going to have a lot of other expenses. You might as well get the correct wing for the job when you are ready.
It would be a huge mistake to try and use that wing for singles.

[ScaredSilly]

A 60lb wing will taco around a single cylinder and as Splitlip said will trap air.

The motto is get the right wing for the right rig. I use a 34 lb wing for singles and a 50lb wing for doubles. The 50lber is still a bit over kill for my doubles.

[superkingkong]

hi guys,

thanks for your tip.

Currently, i'm using an oxycheq sign #40 wing for singles, i guess it's too big as well. was told to buy by some guys earlier when i was hunting for a wing at the beginning stage.

hmm, do u think it's sufficient for doubles? I've read some tec info, saying that requirement is 50# and above.

So, since i will be going into that line, thinking of getting it first :P

[woody]

Originally Posted by superkingkong

hi guys,
Currently, i'm using an oxycheq sign #40 wing for singles

It might work for the doubles. I have tried my 30# single on a set to check it out and it was OK. I am currently using an Oxycheq Vertex 42# Doubles wing and love it!

Originally Posted by superkingkong

hmm, do u think it's sufficient for doubles? I've read some tec info, saying that requirement is 50# and above.

I would verify this with your instructor or certifying agency to be sure, but it seems to be a bit over kill for me.

[BSea]

Originally Posted by superkingkong

hi guys,

thanks for your tip.

Currently, i'm using an oxycheq sign #40 wing for singles, i guess it's too big as well. was told to buy by some guys earlier when i was hunting for a wing at the beginning stage.

hmm, do u think it's sufficient for doubles? I've read some tec info, saying that requirement is 50# and above.

So, since i will be going into that line, thinking of getting it first :P

The 40# singnature wing is fine for singles as it was designed for singles. It may be overkill, but it's ok. A wing should be big enough to float your rig. That is your BP/W, your tank, your harness, lights, and any attached weight (I thinks that's everything).

I'm with eveyone else though on using the 60# wing. I't just isn't for singles. In fact until you get closer to diving doubles, I'd forget about a doubles wing. You might find that you'd rather spend your money on a smaller singles wing 1st.

[superkingkong]

Cool ... thanks for ya suggestions.
looks like i'm gonna hold this for now
i like to buy my stuff first.. then only use it later :P

in fact, i did ask the guy at the shop. He told that i'll have to try my 40# with doubles and see how it goes. if it doesn't do the job right, then i'll have to consider getting a stronger lift wing.

Lately, i got a really good deal on this OMS 60# wing, so, i was a bit excited ... But before i jump into that silly decision, i'm happy that i posted my doubt here

love this forum .... thanks guys..

[BSea]

Originally Posted by superkingkong

in fact, i did ask the guy at the shop. He told that i'll have to try my 40# with doubles and see how it goes. if it doesn't do the job right, then i'll have to consider getting a stronger lift wing.

The problem isn't that a 40# wing won't lift a set of doubles, but your particular 40# wing is a narrower wing than a doubles wing. It won't be able to properly inflate because much of the wing will be covered by the doubles. You might only end up with 20 to 30 pounds of lift.

[superkingkong]

Originally Posted by BSea

The problem isn't that a 40# wing won't lift a set of doubles, but your particular 40# wing is a narrower wing than a doubles wing. It won't be able to properly inflate because much of the wing will be covered by the doubles. You might only end up with 20 to 30 pounds of lift.

oh... i'm using this one http://www.golemgear.com/pc-271-2-ox...ries-wing.aspx

is this not a double wing? it's some sort of a horseshoe design...

[BSea]

Originally Posted by superkingkong

oh... i'm using this one http://www.golemgear.com/pc-271-2-ox...ries-wing.aspx

is this not a double wing? it's some sort of a horseshoe design...

My mistake. I thought you were referring to this wing. I know it only shows as a 30# here, and at Oxycheq's site, but it used to be available as a 40# wing, but it's been discontinued. I would definitely try that wing for doubles before I invested in another wing for doubles. But the 1st thing I would do if I were you is get the Oxycheq Mach 5 ving.