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On Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 02:47 AM, Ian Puleston wrote: > Kevin,=20 > =20 > I dive N. Cal and dive a lot from inflatables - that means that the = wing=20 > needs to be able to float the scuba unit whilst getting in and out. I = have a=20 > SS backplate that, for recreational diving, I use with a single HP 80 = with=20 > an additional 18lbs of lead. With the single tank the total weight=20 > (actually -ve buoyancy) that the wing needs to support is = approximately:=20 > Lead 18lbs=20 > Backplate 6lbs=20 > Canister light 2lbs=20 > Tank (full) 7lbs=20 > 2 x regulators 2lbs=20 > =20 > Total: 35lbs=20 > =20 > So the 36lb Pioneer wing is barely (read not really) adequate, and = I've just=20 > purchased a 45lb Pioneer wing.=20 well I dove in the UK from a rib mostly, I mostly dive 2x 10l steels and = I float these with the 45lb wing without difficulty, I also have a an = STA and I float my single rig (with a 10 or 12l steel tank) without any = difficulty using the 27 pound wing.=20 Basic message, I'd expect the 27 to be enough, the 36 will almost = definitely be enough, the 45 is overkill.=20 Mike= -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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