hobodiver
Contributor
Yes it does, and it's a key reason why I don't like having all my ballast on my rig in cold water.
If you add all 16 lbs of lead to your rig you will need a larger wing. If you keep ~8 lbs in a belt you can use a 26. With 8 in a belt your rig is about -20 lbs.
Add 8 lbs more to the rig and now it's -28 lbs. That makes a 26 too small and a 30 barely enough.
I suggest using a belt. A 8 lbs weight belt is no big deal.
Tobin
Why does it matter where the weight is located? His overall buoyancy doesn't change depending on where the weight is located. That's kind of like saying you're heavier on a scale if you put a 5lb weight in your pocket than if you hold it in your hand.