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Description
Description
Apeks Single Cylinder Wings – Streamlined Buoyancy for Recreational and Technical Divers
Single cylinder wings, also known as donut wings, are oval-shaped air cells (or bladders) designed to provide streamlined buoyancy without being permanently attached to a harness. Originally developed for technical diving, these versatile wings are now increasingly popular in the recreational diving community thanks to their stability, simplicity, and adaptability.
The donut-shaped design creates a continuous loop that promotes excellent underwater stability by preventing air from shifting dramatically from side to side. This results in improved control and comfort during the dive.
Apeks single cylinder wings are thoughtfully engineered to allow your tank to sit deep inside the wing, enhancing trim and balance. These wings integrate seamlessly with the Apeks WTX harness system, plates, and accessories—giving you a fully modular, customizable dive setup.
Built in Apeks’ own manufacturing facility, these single cylinder wings reflect the brand’s commitment to quality, innovation, and performance. Whether you're diving local reefs or exploring deep wrecks, Apeks wings offer the buoyancy control and reliability serious divers demand.
Features
Features
- Optimized for single-cylinder diving
- Streamlined, donut-style bladder for maximum stability
- Modular design compatible with the Apeks WTX series
- Premium materials for durability and performance
- Ideal for recreational and technical divers alike
What's Included
What's Included
Whether a seasoned technical diver or someone looking to take their diving to the next level, the WTX-D30 and deluxe harness package is fully assembled. The kit includes:
- WTX-D30 wing
- Stainless steel backplate
- Deluxe webbed harness and stainless-steel hardware kit
- 2 x Griplock tank bands
- 2 x Book screws
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a scuba BCD fit?
A BCD should fit snugly enough that it does not ride up toward your ears when inflated, while still letting you breathe fully. Fasten the waist and cummerbund first, then adjust the shoulder straps so the tank sits close to your back and the shoulders cannot slide off. With the BCD fully inflated at the surface you should still be able to take a deep, comfortable breath; if it squeezes your chest, loosen it or move up a size.
How do I rinse and care for a BCD after diving?
Rinse the outside in fresh water and also flush the inside of the bladder, because salt water gets in through the inflator and dump valves. Fill the bladder roughly a third full of fresh water through the oral inflator, slosh it around, then drain it out through the inflator and each dump valve. Hang it to dry out of direct sunlight and store it partially inflated so the bladder walls do not stick together.
Should I use integrated weights or a weight belt?
Integrated weight pockets carry the lead in the BCD itself, which many divers find more comfortable and easier on the hips, while a weight belt keeps the weight independent of your BCD. Either way, you must be able to release your ditchable weight quickly with one hand, and your buddy should know how your system releases. Non-ditchable trim pockets are useful for balance but should never hold weight you might need to drop.
How do I pack a BCD for travel?
Make sure the BCD is completely dry inside and out before packing so it does not mildew in transit. Remove all weights, deflate it fully, and fold or roll it around softer items such as a wetsuit to cushion the inflator and valves. Avoid hard creases in the air cell, and unpack and air it out as soon as you arrive.
When does a BCD need to be serviced?
Follow the service interval in the manufacturer's manual, which is commonly an annual inspection alongside the rest of your life-support gear. Have the inflator, dump valves, and bladder checked any time the inflator sticks, free-flows, feels rough, or the BCD holds air poorly. Between services, confirm that it inflates and deflates properly as part of every pre-dive check.
What is the difference between a jacket-style and a back-inflate BCD?
A jacket-style BCD holds air in panels that wrap around your sides as well as your back, while a back-inflate BCD keeps the entire air cell behind you. Jacket styles tend to feel very stable and upright at the surface, and back-inflate styles keep the chest clear and are often preferred for horizontal trim underwater. Neither is objectively better, so treat it as a fit and preference decision and try both if you can.
Will my BCD fit any scuba tank?
Most recreational BCDs use an adjustable cam band sized for common single-cylinder diameters, so standard aluminum and steel tanks generally work. Re-check the band tension after the first wetting, because webbing can relax slightly and let the tank shift. If you dive doubles or unusual cylinder diameters, confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before assuming it will hold.
