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I am new to tech diving and purchased the 'bondage' wings a couple of months ago. I have put about 25 dives on them ranging from 30' to 130', in and out of various wrecks including the U853. I have had no problems with them 'dumping' at 130 and find them comfortable. If I did it over again I probably would not have gotten them (I have dual 50LB bladders with the bungies) because I do not need that kind of lift. Most of the guys I dive with have are 'bondaged' and seem to like them, I will probably get off them by next year just to reduce the bulk, two bladders and two inflators and that much lift make for a lot of bulk to swim and/or carry. I did however not use the standard strap system and put the harness from my Zeagle Ranger on them and find it much more comfortable. Double OMS 112's with argon get's heavy and the Zeagle makes it more confortable to carry. I realize this probably puts me in the 'STROKER' class but comfort is important to keeping the mindset calm. Doing it right should also include a comfort level. As I observe my students and other divers I find that they are better divers the more comfortable they are with their own gear. Maybe I'm a stroker but if that's what it takes to be a good diver and a safe diver I will take any label that the group wants to toss out. Tristan > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy Schmidt [mailto:Andy_Schmidt@HM*.co*] > Sent: Friday, July 10, 1998 2:28 PM > To: techdiver@aquanaut.com > Subject: RE: OMS wings > > > >> From: Mike Zimmerman [mailto:zimmmt@au*.al*.co*] > >> Sent: Friday, July 10, 1998 10:38 AM > > >> being sure that inflation-restriction measures do not endanger the > end-purpose of the device, floatation. << > > Very good! We're finally sorting out fact from fiction. > > The "inflation restriction" would be caused by the elastic force of the > bungee - which is not effected by depth! > > Your first stage delivers air through the inflator hose at 140 - > 160 pounds > for every square inch, ABOVE ambient pressure - in other words: it's > virtually constant at ANY depth within the operational range of the > regulator. If the force of the bungees is less than 140 - 160 psi > (e.g. the > bladder inflates fully at 1 ft) - then it will also inflate at 100 feet > (given enough air) > > For bungees to effect the ability of the bladder to fully inflate, they'd > have to be stronger than 4 - 5 car tires (30 to 40 psi). > > Important: Since I don't dive them, I can't say "from personal > experience"! > So you gotta confirm this one yourself. > > Best Regards > Andy > > EMail: Andy@Sc*.AS* > http://www.Schmidt.AS/ -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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