Twinnin up!

[Warmapple]

I am considering getting a wing and twin 12s.

I already have a first and second stage from my 15L. so all i need to buy is another first and second stage.. right..?

assuming that is right could i just not buy a 1st stage and use my octopus as my 2nd second stage :confused:

OR

am i talking to total crap?

Ask a stupid question, look stupid for 5 mins. Dont ask it and look stupid for the rest of your life!!

[Stephen Hodgkins]

Yes, although you will also need an addtional pressure guage for the second cylinder.

However ..... Before you do anything at all. Try someone elses setup and make sure its for you. Ask advice from someone who you trust. Dont just go and spend your money. Think about the type of diving you want to do and get advice !!!!!

:o

[Richard Whitcombe]

Huge amounts of variation in twin kit. Its not just a case of thinking "oh i'll twin up".

Considerations need to be given to gas planning, bailout, what sort of setup you want (independent vs manifold, upright v inverted and so on). Only then when you have gone that far can you start to think of the exact kit.

At the very least you'll need 2 first stages, 2 second stages, 1 SPG and the usual inflation. If its independents you need a further SPG and so on.

Look at why you're twinning up? What is the ultimate goal?

[Turtle Dude]

I have just moved to a twin-set (twin 7 300bar), after 20 years primarily on singles and ponys.

All the advice already given is good, especially thinking about your diving and what you want to do. Definitely look and, if you can, try out big sets like twin-12 232s or dumpy ones like twin-10 232. In the end, I felt more comfortable (feel, size, air, weight etc.) with my diving and the twin-7s; 10s did not feel right and 12s too heavy for what i do.

If you are manifolding your twins (a decision you need to think about before buying), as opposed to diving indi, then you really need to think how you are going to get to the valves in an emergency. It is everything. It may also influence what 1st stage you use, as the routing is important - not just for ease of front access, but to keep access to the manifold valve clear.

Personally I have found it fairly big change, which I am still getting used to and practicing with (and I already had a wing, which I had dived with for 10+ years). Not saying don't - just it needs a bit of thought and planning thats all.