Single Tank Adaptor

[CPTOZZY]

I'm looking for a good cheap Single Tank Adapter.

I have a couple of Items I would be willing to trade if you want to work out a swap

I have: a Low pressure hose
a pair of 1 lb ankle weights

you can e-mail me directly at

ericmueller@coastalnow.net

Thanks

[No Misses]

Have you tried using your rig without the adaptor? I have a DiveRite BP & Wing. I do not use an STA. I just sandwich the wing between the plate and the cylinder. I did run a couple of heavy duty zip ties through the band slots to hold the wing in place when the cylinder was not attached. They are not needed. But, it makes it faster to align everything. IMHO

[Heavy D]

I have a Hammerhead SS STA and a DR ABS STA. I only need one and would be willing to sell you the other. You would need to buy cam bands though because I will be keeping the set that I have.

[CPTOZZY]

Originally Posted by No Misses

Have you tried using your rig without the adaptor? I have a DiveRite BP & Wing. I do not use an STA. I just sandwich the wing between the plate and the cylinder. I did run a couple of heavy duty zip ties through the band slots to hold the wing in place when the cylinder was not attached. They are not needed. But, it makes it faster to align everything. IMHO

I hope to give it a try this weekend - I just got my BP & W (Diverite Cutstom Wing). I haven't had a chance to get it wet yet - I may take it in a local pool this weekend.

The custom wing is a double tank wing though, doesn't the Single tank adapter not only stabilize the tank but also help to keep the (double) wing from folding on itself?

[hooligan]

That wing will probably taco regardless of if you have an STA or not. Doubles wings are usually just too big to be used comfortably with a single tank.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by CPTOZZY

I hope to give it a try this weekend - I just got my BP & W (Diverite Cutstom Wing). I haven't had a chance to get it wet yet - I may take it in a local pool this weekend.

The custom wing is a double tank wing though, doesn't the Single tank adapter not only stabilize the tank but also help to keep the (double) wing from folding on itself?

The STA makes the plate attach to the (single) tank easier, and without rolling back and forth, since double tanks bolt right through. The STA has nothing to do with the wing, other than to prevent it from just plan falling off.

If you have a doubles wing, it's not going to work well as a singles wing no matter how you attach it. Doubles wings are for doubles, singles wings for singles. There are a few hybrid types that do both, but have severe compromises on both as a result. If you have an actual doubles wing, which it sounds like you do, you're going to have a miserable time trying to use it with singles.

[Splitlip]

Ditto What CD said.

Are you talking aboiut the "Classic" wing? That is a huge doubles wing and not at all suited for a single. Many would say it is too large for doubles too.

If somebody sold you that knowing you were going to use it for singles..well, I'd have some words.

[CPTOZZY]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

Ditto What CD said.

Are you talking aboiut the "Classic" wing? That is a huge doubles wing and not at all suited for a single. Many would say it is too large for doubles too.

If somebody sold you that knowing you were going to use it for singles..well, I'd have some words.

It is a Classic. I got it on E-bay knowing that it was not meant for singles (the package deal was too good to pass up SS Plate, Deluxe Harness, Crotch Strap, Pouches/Pockets, Line Cutter and the Wing for $177 Shipped !) All are in great condition.
I have a single wing on my short list (I'm thinking Venture wing but I'm not committed yet), but I was told by a couple of freinds that a STA would be a good thing to have, that it would stabilize the tank, and help keep the wings from 'tacoing'.
What are your thoughts?

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by CPTOZZY

It is a Classic. I got it on E-bay knowing that it was not meant for singles (the package deal was too good to pass up SS Plate, Deluxe Harness, Crotch Strap, Pouches/Pockets, Line Cutter and the Wing for $177 Shipped !) All are in great condition.
I have a single wing on my short list (I'm thinking Venture wing but I'm not committed yet), but I was told by a couple of freinds that a STA would be a good thing to have, that it would stabilize the tank, and help keep the wings from 'tacoing'.
What are your thoughts?

Damn! So what your saying is the wing was free!

[Heavy D]

Originally Posted by CPTOZZY

I have a single wing on my short list (I'm thinking Venture wing but I'm not committed yet), but I was told by a couple of freinds that a STA would be a good thing to have, that it would stabilize the tank, and help keep the wings from 'tacoing'.
What are your thoughts?

The STA will indeed stabilize the tank and it will allow a quicker and easier change between singles and doubles but it definitely will not keep your wing from acting like Mexican food. In fact most if not all STAs are not even as wide as the tank itself.