Oxycheq questions

[tomich]

immensely helpful, thanks!

[inventor]

Originally Posted by DevilDiver

Depends on how much weight you will need for the dive. If you plan for minimal weight (0-12lbs) the 18 wing would be fine. If you plan to need more than 14lbs of weight I would go for the 30lb wing.

I have both and the 30 is only slightly larger and about 3" longer than the 18lb.

I'm mildly confused, but, I've gotten used to it. Until now, thought that 18 or 30 pounds referred to the weight of the plate. It looks like you guys are referring to its lift, is this so?

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by inventor

I'm mildly confused, but, I've gotten used to it. Until now, thought that 18 or 30 pounds referred to the weight of the plate. It looks like you guys are referring to its lift, is this so?

Yes.

SS backplates generally weigh 5-6 lbs, Al. plates approx 2, Delrin approx 1.

When you see numbers like 18 and 30# most people are talking about wing lift, unless they're talking about weight on their belt (in extreme cold water drysuit scenarios)

[bubbletrubble]

Originally Posted by inventor

I'm mildly confused, but, I've gotten used to it. Until now, thought that 18 or 30 pounds referred to the weight of the plate. It looks like you guys are referring to its lift, is this so?

Yup. They were referring to the lift of the wing.

If the OP is only going to be using the wing for warm water recreational diving, then the 18 lb. lift is probably appropriate. FYI, a wing should have enough lift to satisfy the greater of the two following circumstances: (1) floating the rig with full tank (without the diver) at the surface or (2) compensating for loss of buoyancy of the diver's exposure suit at depth.

[Edited Later: I got distracted and it looks like CompuDude already answered your question. ]

[inventor]

Thanks guys.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by Scuba Pete

The ultralight plate is just a soft plate. It really is no different than the transpac. You can add a basic hog harness to it, or any other harness that a backplate can. You could also look at the zeagle tech express bc, that looks pretty nice to me.

Right. The Zeagle is pretty much a "knock off", with no offense meant. Just that the Oxy was there first.

But threading of the harness is not the same as a traditional plate, and I don't see how it can distribute the weight when at the surrface.

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by tomich

thanks for the warning and the advice. it sounds like the traditional plate will offer more options down the road without a massive difference in weight.

from your experience, what harness do you recommend/prefer?

A simple 1 piece harness/webbing. Inexpensive. try it first and give it time.

Keep the entire length during your tryout period. If you think you must, you could add QD or buckle at the shoulder like the old backpacks. If you get it tuned up however, I don't think you will need it.