Not the Explorer, but I did that with the Pioneer 45lb wing after
hearing rumors that it has less than the rated lift, and guess what - it
lifted 44lbs in fresh water, so 45lbs in salt water would be about spot
on.

What I did find though, was that if the argon bottle or tank weights are
mounted too close to the bladder they prevent it inflating fully, and
then the lift can be decreased quite a bit (I think mine was 6 to 8 lbs
down when I first tried it fully rigged like that). But that's the
Pioneer, not the Explorer.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Porter, Greg [mailto:Gregory.Porter@AR*.Bo*.co*]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:00 PM
> To: quest@gu*.co*; 'techdiver@aquanaut.com'; 
> 'cetaceans@ya*.co*'
> Subject: Explorer wing actual lift
> 
> 
> It seems I remember hearing that the Explorer wings actually 
> lift something
> less than the rated amount.  I'm trying to decide which wing 
> to buy and
> wonder if anyone has inflated a wing in the pool and loaded 
> it up with lead
> to determine the actual lift.
> 
> Any inputs appreciated.
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