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I've dived my explorer wings with a single tank.  Seemed to work ok. 
I used a single tank adapter.

Lyle Rode wrote:
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>I apologize for my ignorance in advance and appreciate any help that is
>offered!
>
>Personnel profile
>New diver of about 2 years
>50 dives
>both single Aluminum 80's and dual steel 72's
>trilaminate dry suit
>Padi Course's taken
>             OW diver
>             Advanced Diver
>             Nitrox Diver
>             Deep Diver
>             Ice Diver
>
>Want to get into wreck diving!
>Want to move to DM and eventually Tech Rec Course!
>
>To make a long story as short as possible I will gloss over some of the
>details. I was looking to purchase a BC and the sales person for the
>local dive shop suggested that I look at a back plate and wing setup (He
>got in a lot of trouble because they do not sell back plate/wings). I
>started doing some research and stumbled onto the DIR principle and of
>course it made sense, however I am having trouble finding anyone in my
>area who actually dives with a Back plate/wing setup to get advice from.
>There are no dealers for at least 300 miles!
>
>I have been looking at both Halcyon and Dive Rite gear and I am having
>trouble deciding between the two. I think that the Halcyon setup is a
>better configuration with a few more options however the wings only
>allow for single or double tanks not both. The dive rite setup does not
>appear to be as complete however they have wings like the trek and rec
>wing that are supposed to be good for both singles and doubles. Has
>anyone used the dive rite wings with singles and doubles and if so what
>was your opinion? Do I bite the bullet and buy two wings from Halcyon?
>Am I completely wrong on the dive rite gear and do not understand the
>setup? Am I totally out to lunch and the diving that I am currently
>doing does not warrant a back plate and wing and just get a regular BC?
>
>At this point I am really confused as to which direction to go. Any and
>all help is appreciated and I apologize again for my ignorance.
>
>I have also noticed that many of the PADI courses seem to gloss over
>what I would consider important material, would someone recommend a
>different training facility or just stick with PADI?
>
>Lyle
>
>
>
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