Mach V 18lb vs 30lb wing?

buddhasummer · 08-26-2009, 06:48 AM

I currently use and am happy with my Mach V 30lb wing, but in keeping with the whole equipment fetish thing am considering buying an 18lb wing for warm/tropical diving, my question is how much smaller is the 18lb over the 30lb wing? on Oxys web site they say its the "lowest profile wing", if its much of a muchness I might save my pennies, just looking for a reason to buy a new toy really, TIA. Cheers

Tim? James?..

Flatliner · 08-26-2009, 06:50 AM

Less than size I would guess it is a question of will it float your rig?

buddhasummer · 08-26-2009, 07:06 AM

yeah lift wise itll be fine, I only wear 3kgs, Al plate and the standard AL80 tank, I was thinking more about it in terms of physical dimensions. cheers

DevilDiver · 08-26-2009, 07:57 AM

I actually have both, the 18 and 30. The Profile is very similar as far as width, I can see it more in the length. I will try to take a couple of photos tonight to see if I can show the difference.

buddhasummer · 08-27-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilDiver

I actually have both, the 18 and 30. The Profile is very similar as far as width, I can see it more in the length. I will try to take a couple of photos tonight to see if I can show the difference.

Cheers for that, as no one over here sells these wings I cannot see first hand the size diff side by side, thanks again.

DevilDiver · 08-27-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by buddhasummer

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Originally Posted by DevilDiver

I actually have both, the 18 and 30. The Profile is very similar as far as width, I can see it more in the length. I will try to take a couple of photos tonight to see if I can show the difference.

Cheers for that, as no one over here sells these wings I cannot see first hand the size diff side by side, thanks again.

Sorry, looks like this will be bumped a day, I will try again tonight.

Splitlip · 08-27-2009, 07:36 AM

my 2..
The 18# is my favorite piece of gear. Not only because it is so small in the water, but the precision with which the bubble of gas is controlled.

If you dive in conditions which will allow you to use it as I do, get it.

edit: the last two photos are with an HP 100 which is a few inches shorter than the aluminum 80.

buddhasummer · 08-27-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Splitlip

my 2..
The 18# is my favorite piece of gear. Not only because it is so small in the water, but the precision with which the bubble of gas is controlled.

If you dive in conditions which will allow you to use it as I do, get it.

good enough for me, cheers Tim, order one I will, while the USD is so low...thanks again...

Splitlip · 08-27-2009, 07:40 AM

Damn! you do move around! NZ now.

buddhasummer · 08-27-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Splitlip

Damn! you do move around! NZ now.

Yeah gonna hang here until mid next year then head to Thailand for a while, so the 18lb wing is in my sights...Cheers

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