Diving wings | Buoyancy compensators for divers

The wing is a compact buoyancy compensator that is attached to the shoulders only with straps. The straps are both in the shoulder area and on the abdomen and middle leg. The air chambers are represented here by an inflatable bag, which is most often in the form of a circle or an oval. So you regulate your diver's buoyancy only on your back. The advantage is that when the wing is fully inflated, there is no compression of the body, as is the case with jackets that encircle the chest. The disadvantage is the change of the diver's center of gravity, which must be used to or compensated for by a suitably placed load on the equipment or body.

The components can be purchased separately for the wings, so their replacement is easier than for the jackets. Thanks to the interchangeability of various components, the service life of the sash is practically unlimited.

What is very similar on the wings and jackets are inflators with a scratch hose and a pressure relief valve. Knives, flashlights, pockets for other equipment or load pockets can be hung on the straps. For more sensitive individuals, the straps can also be equipped with padded shoulder pads.

The wing has an crotch strap, which significantly helps to stabilize the diver's entire equipment and can also be used, for example, to attach an underwater scooter.

The wing harness very often has a metal back plate, which can also be equipped with padding for more comfortable wearing.

Some wings with a suitably chosen size have a smaller volume than jackets. As a result, they help maintain the diver's horizontal position, while the wings are more sensitive to the optimal amount of load. In this case, it is advisable to buy pocket weight belts, which you fill with lead.

You can choose between our favorite brands FLY and Tecline.