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"James Mitchell" writes:
> Does anyone know whether it is possible to attach a single tank to 
> the Wings BC. The archive (and the Dive Rite catalogue) mentions that 
> Dive Rite sells a single tank mount that can be attached to the 
> Junior BC but does not indicate whether this can be done with the 
> larger bladder. In a similar vein, I also wondered whether doubles 
> can be attached with straps, rather than steel bands (much like the 
> Zeagle BC). I use club tanks to make up doubles and there's no 
> guarantee that the tanks will always be the same size! I'd love to go 
> out and check for myself but I don't think there is a retailer 
> stocking Dive Rite gear on this continent --which makes things a 
> little tricky:)

It is possible to use the "normal" diverite wings with single tanks, with a 
small amount of work.  Since the wings are so large, they can be uncomfortable 
to use with singles.  But if you cut a few holes in the center of the backpack 
(using small grommets is better), and tie a THIN piece of surgical tubing around
the wings.  The tubing allows the wings to expand fully, BUT will collapse the 
wings with less air in them.  I've found that 3 pieces of surgical tubing on 
each side works just fine.
If you don't feel like spending money on the diverite single tank holder, you 
can make one yourself out of a piece of 6" PVC piping, 2 cambands, a drill and 
rasp.  If anyone would like directions on making one, please e-mail me directly.
This is much cheaper than the overpriced Diverite holder.


John Lydon
jlydon@re*.mg*.ha*.ed*

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