Oxycheq Mach V

[CPTOZZY]

Does this wing require a STA?

From the ST store:

"The Mach V Signature Wing is the new wing from OxyCheq - the most streamlined wing in it's class on the market. This has been achieved by eliminating the cam strap slots which allow the wing to be only 33cm wide when fully inflated. based on a nominal back plate width of 26cm, that's only 3.5cm of wing protruding either side of the back plate. The Mach V Signature Wing also features a new diagonal inflator."

[Rileybri]

Originally Posted by CPTOZZY

Does this wing require a STA?

From the ST store:

"The Mach V Signature Wing is the new wing from OxyCheq - the most streamlined wing in it's class on the market. This has been achieved by eliminating the cam strap slots which allow the wing to be only 33cm wide when fully inflated. based on a nominal back plate width of 26cm, that's only 3.5cm of wing protruding either side of the back plate. The Mach V Signature Wing also features a new diagonal inflator."

If its the new version it has the Oxy Cheq "roll control" built in to it. That said I have a new Mach V and I dell use an STA. Where as the built in one works, and STA works better IMHO.



you can see the tabs meant to act as the roll control STA.

[mksmith713]

I like the design of this wing.
It looks perfect for singles.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by mksmith713

I like the design of this wing.
It looks perfect for singles.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

It is widely acknowledged as the BEST wing on the market for singles, bar none.

The DSS torus with a DSS plate runs a close second, but the Mach V is still tops, overall.

The old version requires an STA. ScubaToys has not updated their site to refer to the new version, which does NOT require an STA. To my knowledge, pretty much everyone sold out of the old version at least a year ago, so anyone buying a new wing is fairly safe assuming they're getting the new version that doesn't require an STA.

That said, it's much better with an STA, required or not. DSS rigs are the only wings, IMO, that truly do a perfect job without an STA.

[BouzoukiJoe A.K.A. wrecker130 AKA Chuck Norris AKA joeforbroke (banned)]

Whether it requires an STA depends on which plate you have. My Mach V with an Apeks plate requires an STA. This is because the cam strap slots in the plate do not match the holes in the wing. It does not require an STA with my friend's transplate.

[CWSWine]

A Sta is not required on a Hollis SS, DiveRite SS and DSS Long Pattern SS plates using the Mach IV wing. But using a Sta adds some additional stability.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by BouzoukiJoe

Whether it requires an STA depends on which plate you have. My Mach V with an Apeks plate requires an STA. This is because the cam strap slots in the plate do not match the holes in the wing. It does not require an STA with my friend's transplate.

True, although it's not the wing that's the limiting factor there, really.

[CPTOZZY]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

True, although it's not the wing that's the limiting factor there, really.

I actually already have a STA (Thanks to Heavy D). As I was looking at the photo on ST It didn't look like there were slots for the tank straps,....

OxyCheq Mach V Signature Wing reviews and discounts, OxyCheq

[FishFood]

Originally Posted by CPTOZZY

I actually already have a STA (Thanks to Heavy D). As I was looking at the photo on ST It didn't look like there were slots for the tank straps,....

OxyCheq Mach V Signature Wing reviews and discounts, OxyCheq

That is an old picture.

I wish ST's would update their website. There have been several confused threads in the last few months. They even had me thinkin Oxycheq had redesigned their wings again...

[oddbod]

Originally Posted by CWSWine

A Sta is not required on a Hollis SS, DiveRite SS and DSS Long Pattern SS plates using the Mach IV wing. But using a Sta adds some additional stability.

Perfect with a Zeagle