Noob Question with Wings..

[kancho]

This Wings for double tanks, why do they have Cam Band slots?

[NitroWill]

Originally Posted by kancho

This Wings for double tanks, why do they have Cam Band slots?

Because some people want to make the mistake of trying to use it as both a single and a double tank wing

[mm_dm]

Exactly. They like the look of having their tank look like a hotdog in a taco shell. It's possible to make it work, but your trim and such will be better if you use a single wing with a single tank. With a double, that's alot of space to manage an air bubble in, albeit a cheap alternative.

[MSilvia]

Put simply it has that feature because the manufacturer believes people will pay for it.

[cummings66]

And I knew of one diver who had one that tried to use it in a single tank config. He told me afterwards it was one of the worst dives he'd ever done because he could never get things right, he was always being tipped one way or another due to the taco effect.

He immediately bought a single tank wing.

[kancho]

Originally Posted by cummings66

And I knew of one diver who had one that tried to use it in a single tank config. He told me afterwards it was one of the worst dives he'd ever done because he could never get things right, he was always being tipped one way or another due to the taco effect.

He immediately bought a single tank wing.

I wanted to do that as well but then I reinforce the empty space with think lexam to even the flow but then thought too much work and so i ordered the oxycheq, can't wait to get it. I will buy the double wing when i buy 2 steel tanks and the rest of it. This forum gave me some good advice

[Gombessa]

Yep, they're not kidding when they say it just doesn't work to mix singles/doubles; it's not just another ploy to make more money.

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

I made the mistake of buying a wing that could be used for singles and doubles. While I did not have a problem with trim due to the air volume, I did have a problem with air getting trapped and making me excessively buoyant and not being able to vent the wing. I immediately ordered an Oxycheq 30# wing. I love it. So much easier to control.

The multi-purpose wing looks like it might be OK for small doubles, but it will have problems with larger tanks.

[Gombessa]

Originally Posted by mm_dm

Exactly. They like the look of having their tank look like a hotdog in a taco shell.

Does anyone make a tan wing? I think it would be hilarious to dive that with a red tank with a wavy yellow line down the middle!

[BSea]

Originally Posted by kancho

This Wings for double tanks, why do they have Cam Band slots?

I've always wondered why also.