Buddy Tek/Travel Wing

This is a good question and deserves a reasonable answer, so here's my 6d
worth.

It all depends upon your kit configurations.

Firstly, you may need two different wigs depending upon whether you are
going to dive with a single or twin cylinder set-up. This is not just a
matter of the lifting capacity of the wing, it is also about the design, as
a wing for twin cylinders has a wider central section so that the bladder
(inflating) tube is not restricted by the width of twin cylinders.

It also depends upon where you intend to use the wing; for example, if you
are regularly diving in warm water with a 3mm or 5mm wet-suit and a single
cylinder in calm conditions (low wave heights) then a small wing with less
than 18Kg lift may be sufficient; however, in cold, rough water dry-suit
diving with twin cylinders then a wider wing with more lift, such as the
22Kg of the TekWing or other similar wings (Halcyon, Agir-Brokk, Oxycheq,
etc.) may be more appropriate.

There is one other crucial issue and that is the matter of being correctly
weighted, so that with whatever kit configuration you use (and then stick
to), at the end of a dive with 50BAR in the cylinder(s) and no gas in the
wing and only enough in the dry-suit for comfort and warmth, you can hold a
good 3m or 6m deco stop easily.

This is the most crucial matter and will only become easy after several
(many) dives with exactly the same kit configuration (suit / undergarments,
regs, wing / backplate, Fins, mask, hood, torches, spools/reels etc.).

Regards,

TonyH

This is a good question and deserves a reasonable answer, so here's my 6d
worth.

It all depends upon your kit configurations.

Firstly, you may need two different wigs depending upon whether you are
going to dive with a single or twin cylinder set-up. This is not just a
matter of the lifting capacity of the wing, it is also about the design, as
a wing for twin cylinders has a wider central section so that the bladder
(inflating) tube is not restricted by the width of twin cylinders.

It also depends upon where you intend to use the wing; for example, if you
are regularly diving in warm water with a 3mm or 5mm wet-suit and a single
cylinder in calm conditions (low wave heights) then a small wing with less
than 18Kg lift may be sufficient; however, in cold, rough water dry-suit
diving with twin cylinders then a wider wing with more lift, such as the
22Kg of the TekWing or other similar wings (Halcyon, Agir-Brokk, Oxycheq,
etc.) may be more appropriate.

There is one other crucial issue and that is the matter of being correctly
weighted, so that with whatever kit configuration you use (and then stick
to), at the end of a dive with 50BAR in the cylinder(s) and no gas in the
wing and only enough in the dry-suit for comfort and warmth, you can hold a
good 3m or 6m deco stop easily.

This is the most crucial matter and will only become easy after several
(many) dives with exactly the same kit configuration (suit / undergarments,
regs, wing / backplate, Fins, mask, hood, torches, spools/reels etc.).

Regards,

TonyH

This is a good question and deserves a reasonable answer, so here's my 6d
worth.

It all depends upon your kit configurations.

Firstly, you may need two different wigs depending upon whether you are
going to dive with a single or twin cylinder set-up. This is not just a
matter of the lifting capacity of the wing, it is also about the design, as
a wing for twin cylinders has a wider central section so that the bladder
(inflating) tube is not restricted by the width of twin cylinders.

It also depends upon where you intend to use the wing; for example, if you
are regularly diving in warm water with a 3mm or 5mm wet-suit and a single
cylinder in calm conditions (low wave heights) then a small wing with less
than 18Kg lift may be sufficient; however, in cold, rough water dry-suit
diving with twin cylinders then a wider wing with more lift, such as the
22Kg of the TekWing or other similar wings (Halcyon, Agir-Brokk, Oxycheq,
etc.) may be more appropriate.

There is one other crucial issue and that is the matter of being correctly
weighted, so that with whatever kit configuration you use (and then stick
to), at the end of a dive with 50BAR in the cylinder(s) and no gas in the
wing and only enough in the dry-suit for comfort and warmth, you can hold a
good 3m or 6m deco stop easily.

This is the most crucial matter and will only become easy after several
(many) dives with exactly the same kit configuration (suit / undergarments,
regs, wing / backplate, Fins, mask, hood, torches, spools/reels etc.).

Regards,

TonyH

This is a good question and deserves a reasonable answer, so here's my 6d
worth.

It all depends upon your kit configurations.

Firstly, you may need two different wigs depending upon whether you are
going to dive with a single or twin cylinder set-up. This is not just a
matter of the lifting capacity of the wing, it is also about the design, as
a wing for twin cylinders has a wider central section so that the bladder
(inflating) tube is not restricted by the width of twin cylinders.

It also depends upon where you intend to use the wing; for example, if you
are regularly diving in warm water with a 3mm or 5mm wet-suit and a single
cylinder in calm conditions (low wave heights) then a small wing with less
than 18Kg lift may be sufficient; however, in cold, rough water dry-suit
diving with twin cylinders then a wider wing with more lift, such as the
22Kg of the TekWing or other similar wings (Halcyon, Agir-Brokk, Oxycheq,
etc.) may be more appropriate.

There is one other crucial issue and that is the matter of being correctly
weighted, so that with whatever kit configuration you use (and then stick
to), at the end of a dive with 50BAR in the cylinder(s) and no gas in the
wing and only enough in the dry-suit for comfort and warmth, you can hold a
good 3m or 6m deco stop easily.

This is the most crucial matter and will only become easy after several
(many) dives with exactly the same kit configuration (suit / undergarments,
regs, wing / backplate, Fins, mask, hood, torches, spools/reels etc.).

Regards,

TonyH

This is a good question and deserves a reasonable answer, so here's my 6d
worth.

It all depends upon your kit configurations.

Firstly, you may need two different wigs depending upon whether you are
going to dive with a single or twin cylinder set-up. This is not just a
matter of the lifting capacity of the wing, it is also about the design, as
a wing for twin cylinders has a wider central section so that the bladder
(inflating) tube is not restricted by the width of twin cylinders.

It also depends upon where you intend to use the wing; for example, if you
are regularly diving in warm water with a 3mm or 5mm wet-suit and a single
cylinder in calm conditions (low wave heights) then a small wing with less
than 18Kg lift may be sufficient; however, in cold, rough water dry-suit
diving with twin cylinders then a wider wing with more lift, such as the
22Kg of the TekWing or other similar wings (Halcyon, Agir-Brokk, Oxycheq,
etc.) may be more appropriate.

There is one other crucial issue and that is the matter of being correctly
weighted, so that with whatever kit configuration you use (and then stick
to), at the end of a dive with 50BAR in the cylinder(s) and no gas in the
wing and only enough in the dry-suit for comfort and warmth, you can hold a
good 3m or 6m deco stop easily.

This is the most crucial matter and will only become easy after several
(many) dives with exactly the same kit configuration (suit / undergarments,
regs, wing / backplate, Fins, mask, hood, torches, spools/reels etc.).

Regards,

TonyH

This is a good question and deserves a reasonable answer, so here's my 6d
worth.

It all depends upon your kit configurations.

Firstly, you may need two different wigs depending upon whether you are
going to dive with a single or twin cylinder set-up. This is not just a
matter of the lifting capacity of the wing, it is also about the design, as
a wing for twin cylinders has a wider central section so that the bladder
(inflating) tube is not restricted by the width of twin cylinders.

It also depends upon where you intend to use the wing; for example, if you
are regularly diving in warm water with a 3mm or 5mm wet-suit and a single
cylinder in calm conditions (low wave heights) then a small wing with less
than 18Kg lift may be sufficient; however, in cold, rough water dry-suit
diving with twin cylinders then a wider wing with more lift, such as the
22Kg of the TekWing or other similar wings (Halcyon, Agir-Brokk, Oxycheq,
etc.) may be more appropriate.

There is one other crucial issue and that is the matter of being correctly
weighted, so that with whatever kit configuration you use (and then stick
to), at the end of a dive with 50BAR in the cylinder(s) and no gas in the
wing and only enough in the dry-suit for comfort and warmth, you can hold a
good 3m or 6m deco stop easily.

This is the most crucial matter and will only become easy after several
(many) dives with exactly the same kit configuration (suit / undergarments,
regs, wing / backplate, Fins, mask, hood, torches, spools/reels etc.).

Regards,

TonyH

For what it's worth...I have used a Buddy 'Redwing' for years. I got it
as a redundant 2nd bladder for trimix [fits between the BCD and
cylinder]. Then one day I had one of my 'better' ideas!
After a root around in the shed I found an old ABS type plastic
backplate like the ones in a Buddy BCD. With a bit of Volvo seat belt,
some D rings, a beaver weight belt [minus weights!!] and reversing the
feed and dump connections I cobbled together a complete wing and
harness. This
provided enough lift for my twin 12's!!! I am 5'10 3/4" and 15+++++
stones with a powerfully developed lower chest!!! Absolutely brilliant,
head well out of water on surface. Many people crticised it on first
sighting,and then they looked on the Buddy web site and checked lift
capacities etc etc. It is also not a lot different to the Buddy Trimix
which is now badged as something else [ can't remember what though]
So in brief a Tek Wing should be adequate as it is only the posher
cousin of the Redwing.
Also it is v light for taking abroad and can also be used for its
original purpose as a RED-undant-WING


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For what it's worth...I have used a Buddy 'Redwing' for years. I got it
as a redundant 2nd bladder for trimix [fits between the BCD and
cylinder]. Then one day I had one of my 'better' ideas!
After a root around in the shed I found an old ABS type plastic
backplate like the ones in a Buddy BCD. With a bit of Volvo seat belt,
some D rings, a beaver weight belt [minus weights!!] and reversing the
feed and dump connections I cobbled together a complete wing and
harness. This
provided enough lift for my twin 12's!!! I am 5'10 3/4" and 15+++++
stones with a powerfully developed lower chest!!! Absolutely brilliant,
head well out of water on surface. Many people crticised it on first
sighting,and then they looked on the Buddy web site and checked lift
capacities etc etc. It is also not a lot different to the Buddy Trimix
which is now badged as something else [ can't remember what though]
So in brief a Tek Wing should be adequate as it is only the posher
cousin of the Redwing.
Also it is v light for taking abroad and can also be used for its
original purpose as a RED-undant-WING


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For what it's worth...I have used a Buddy 'Redwing' for years. I got it
as a redundant 2nd bladder for trimix [fits between the BCD and
cylinder]. Then one day I had one of my 'better' ideas!
After a root around in the shed I found an old ABS type plastic
backplate like the ones in a Buddy BCD. With a bit of Volvo seat belt,
some D rings, a beaver weight belt [minus weights!!] and reversing the
feed and dump connections I cobbled together a complete wing and
harness. This
provided enough lift for my twin 12's!!! I am 5'10 3/4" and 15+++++
stones with a powerfully developed lower chest!!! Absolutely brilliant,
head well out of water on surface. Many people crticised it on first
sighting,and then they looked on the Buddy web site and checked lift
capacities etc etc. It is also not a lot different to the Buddy Trimix
which is now badged as something else [ can't remember what though]
So in brief a Tek Wing should be adequate as it is only the posher
cousin of the Redwing.
Also it is v light for taking abroad and can also be used for its
original purpose as a RED-undant-WING


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Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG

For what it's worth...I have used a Buddy 'Redwing' for years. I got it
as a redundant 2nd bladder for trimix [fits between the BCD and
cylinder]. Then one day I had one of my 'better' ideas!
After a root around in the shed I found an old ABS type plastic
backplate like the ones in a Buddy BCD. With a bit of Volvo seat belt,
some D rings, a beaver weight belt [minus weights!!] and reversing the
feed and dump connections I cobbled together a complete wing and
harness. This
provided enough lift for my twin 12's!!! I am 5'10 3/4" and 15+++++
stones with a powerfully developed lower chest!!! Absolutely brilliant,
head well out of water on surface. Many people crticised it on first
sighting,and then they looked on the Buddy web site and checked lift
capacities etc etc. It is also not a lot different to the Buddy Trimix
which is now badged as something else [ can't remember what though]
So in brief a Tek Wing should be adequate as it is only the posher
cousin of the Redwing.
Also it is v light for taking abroad and can also be used for its
original purpose as a RED-undant-WING


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