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Jens Schamberger wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> > At DEMA the Halcyon sales reps were trying to talk us (and others) out of
> > the 45lb wing - saying that much lift is not needed for a normal single tank
> > rig. Another example of the warm-water divers / cave divers not appreciating
> > what's really involved in regularly diving in cold open ocean water.
>
> When I was doing my first diving course I was told that my lift has to
> be enough for me and my buddy. Because in the case of an emergeny I may
> have to save him, or he may have to save me. So how much lift is really
> needed? Is there really a notable difference in drag between a 38lb and
> a 45lb wing or a 55lb?
Quite a bit of difference if you are RIGGED correctly to start with and
trimmed correctly.
> I am talking about cold water diving, in thick (7-9mm and jacket) wetsuits
> or drysuits.
I dive 7 mil farmer john and have dove all 3 Halcyon wings with DIR
rigging. Night and Day difference.
>
> Bye, Jens.
>
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