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Thomas A. Easop wrote:
> 
> KybrSose@ao*.co* wrote:
> 
> > In a message dated 7/13/98 11:24:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > tomeasop@mi*.co* writes:
> >
> > > Al:Here is what I do. Prior to each and every dive, I fully inflate the
> > wings
> > > to
> > >  the max. The overpreasure relief valve activates. I look at the wing to
see
> > > if its
> > >  fully inflated all the way. If they are, then the bungees are not "too
> > tight"
> > >  as
> > >  to cause the valve to activate before the wing has maximum lift. If it
> > works
> > > at 1
> > >  ATA it works at any ATA, no measuring of psi's needed.
> > >
> > >  Someone suggested the temperature of the water will affect elasticity of
> > the
> > >  bungees. I'm sure that is the case. However,
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> >   Thanks for a reasonable answer, now at least maybe we can get some
> > information on here for those who want to use these damn things, I dont but
I
> > see guys who do and I dont want to do a rescue or a recovery because of
them.
> >
> >  How do/did you place your bungee, and how did you decide how tight to make
> > them? Do you rebungee before every dive, or each season, or just as needed?
> 
> I followed the directions that came with them (I have the OMS type). First you
> prestretch the bungees. Then fully inflate the wing. Next thread the bungee
> through the holes and tie a knot. Repeat until the wing is in full bondage!
> 
> On week long boat trips I visually inspect the bungees at the beginning of
every
> day of diving (I inspect the inflator hoses, the corrugated hose, the elbow
at the
> wing, and test the inflator/wing to full inflation). If its a one day trip I
check
> the night before. I replace as needed. A broken bungee will affect your trim,
it
> will not put you in jeopardy of premature activation of the overpreasure
valve. I
> look again after any dive where I had a tight squeeze in a wreck and may have
cut
> something, which is not too often.
> 
> Tom
> 

  ELIMINATE THE BUNGIES!  John
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