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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