Dive n00b
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Hey All,
I know that there are a bunch of variables to consider such as the type of tank we will be diving etc... and I know from reading here that there really is no substitute for a proper weighting test... but...
At a high level, how much additional weight should I start out with knowing the following things.
My most recent set of dives in Punta Cana (my OW cert dives) we dove 3mil shortys and those ghetto fins that you put your foot into without boots.
Assuming the rest of the gear (tank etc..)is the same (which it likely won't be... although I know Stuarts Cove uses scubapro gear), how much extra weight do you think I'll need to take to compensate for diving in a full 5mm suit, and my own Mares AvantiQuattro fins with 5mil mares boots?
FWIW the instructor for our OW dives strapped us with 15lbs of lead.
From reading the archives, I think that may have even been a bit much, but I'm not certain and am looking for some guidance on how much weight to start with at SC's on Monday. Reading a few of those stories about poorly weighted divers popping up to the surface while trying to do their safety stops has got me thinking.
Thanks all...
Cheers!
I know that there are a bunch of variables to consider such as the type of tank we will be diving etc... and I know from reading here that there really is no substitute for a proper weighting test... but...
At a high level, how much additional weight should I start out with knowing the following things.
My most recent set of dives in Punta Cana (my OW cert dives) we dove 3mil shortys and those ghetto fins that you put your foot into without boots.
Assuming the rest of the gear (tank etc..)is the same (which it likely won't be... although I know Stuarts Cove uses scubapro gear), how much extra weight do you think I'll need to take to compensate for diving in a full 5mm suit, and my own Mares AvantiQuattro fins with 5mil mares boots?
FWIW the instructor for our OW dives strapped us with 15lbs of lead.
From reading the archives, I think that may have even been a bit much, but I'm not certain and am looking for some guidance on how much weight to start with at SC's on Monday. Reading a few of those stories about poorly weighted divers popping up to the surface while trying to do their safety stops has got me thinking.
Thanks all...
Cheers!