Re: Wings

"F9" <spiritus@thefreeinternet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:qBvub.10080$lm1.71092@wards.force9.net...
> Hi,
>
> Just bought my first wing and wondered if anyone has any good advice/tips
> for my first dive with it.
>
> I've heard all sorts about bouyancy problems and so on, but wondered if
> anyone who uses one can pass on their experience to a novice wing user.
>
> Thanks.
>
>

I'm in a similar position, but have just done 2 dives at Stoney with my new
single tank wing. Well, it was interesting! Weight was my biggest problem,
I've put 4x 1 kilo weights near the Single Tank Adaptor on the cam-bands,
then 2x 2 kilo weights on another weight belt (I know, I know). This was
less than ideal! I was underweighted on my return at 10m, and had problems
then when my tank was lighter. Also, not fitting a toggle on the lower dump
valve didn't help!

I put an extra 8 kilos on the weight belt for the 2nd dive, so that wasn't a
problem again. Can't wait for my weight pockets to arrive...

I'd say another thing is be confident about your harness, theres some
serious slackening off when the rig is (a) wet, and (b) weighted down,
putting strain on the harness. I've added 2 plastic clips for extending the
straps, and made sure there are weight retainers at both ends!

Good luck, don't try doing drills or anything on the first couple of dives
(like I did), you'll want to concentrate on the wing in the water.


Jeff.