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Ali Fikree · March 26th, 2008, 05:29 AM

HI Chuck & welcome

If you have a properly balanced rig you dont need redundant buoyancy. As you know, the key component to proper buoyancy is diving a well balanced rig. In the event of a wing failure, you should be able to swim your rig and hold the stops.

Redundant wings have an array of issues-some that I have personally seen and encountered. These issues are and not limited to another task to manage or task loading, more drag, and another inflator that could stick or leak etc...

I looked at your website and the amount of dives you have done, so you should understand what a well balanced rig is.

Best & dive safe,

A

March 26th, 2008, 05:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ali Fikree(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 484	HI Chuck & welcome If you have a properly balanced rig you dont need redundant buoyancy. As you know, the key component to proper buoyancy is diving a well balanced rig. In the event of a wing failure, you should be able to swim your rig and hold the stops. Redundant wings have an array of issues-some that I have personally seen and encountered. These issues are and not limited to another task to manage or task loading, more drag, and another inflator that could stick or leak etc... I looked at your website and the amount of dives you have done, so you should understand what a well balanced rig is. Best & dive safe, A __________________ Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul Last edited by Ali Fikree; March 26th, 2008 at 05:33 AM.