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Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 10:28:42 -0400
To: cavers@cavers.com
From: Charles Ayash <cagraphics@mi*.co*>
Subject: Re: New set of wings....
Alfred

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At 09:17 AM 5/17/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi Alfred,
>
>You really ought to check out the Halcyon wings.  You cannot find a
>better-constructed wing anywhere.  All the little important things that you
>have to do with any new wing when you get it home have already been done
>for you.  (There are inner tube pieces for retaining your LP inflator hose
>already on the corrugated hose.  The pull dump on the wing has the little
>ball removed.  The bladder is protected by inner tube.  The corrugated hose
>_doesn't_ have a pull dump that you need to remove.)   I'm using the 65#
>wing right now, which some people think is a little large for diving with
>just plain steel 95s or 104s, but I've found that once you get used to the
>slightly larger footprint, they are a very nice wing, and when you _need_
>the extra lift you have it.  I've never had any "air-trapping" problems
>with it or anything else that bothers me.  The 55# wing is a more
>streamlined version still with plenty of lift for steel tanks and a couple
>stages.  Probably most people I know are diving that wing.  I also have a
>smaller 18# wing which is the coolest, most comfortable wing for OW with a
>wetsuit and a single tank, still using the harness/backplate setup.  There
>are a couple more recreational-type wings, too.  The people at Halcyon are
>very user-friendly, and will be able to help you select the type of wing
>that best suits your needs, and they will stand behind it if you ever have
>a problem.  I don't mean to sound like an advertisement, I just have been
>using their wings for a while now and have been _extremely_ happy with the
>performance and construction of them.  They are totally de-stroked.  
>
>http://www.halcyon.net/ 
>   
>I have a few gear configuration links on my web page in case you're interested.
>
>http://www.pipeline.com/~nlevake/Cave/cavelinks.htm
>
>Dive safely!
>
>Nanci
>
>
>
>
>At 08:22 PM 5/16/99 -0700, Alfred J. Alapisco wrote:
>>A new ex-srtoke about to emerge, but now I need some information.
>>Please?
>>
>>I agree that the Superwings are too much. I am now looking for a
>>replacement that will work well. I was thinking about the Dive Rite
>>Jr.Wings, but my question is will they have any problems operation with
>>doubles? What are your oppinions on other options?
>>
>>Thanks in Advanced,
>>Alfred
>
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