mgh
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I guess this question is for Tobin, but everyone else can jump in with their .02 if they have the info. I'm a relatively seasoned diver (20+ yrs) and have been diving a weight integrated BCD for years. As I've aged and become less flexible I now notice that I feel like I'm wearing a 100 lb strait-jacket when loaded with all my gear and ready for water entry. After reading alot on these forums I have come to the conclusion that I need to change my BC gear.
I'll try to make this as simple as I can, I'm 6', 205 lbs., I dive with a 5/4 full suit in spring and fall and a 3/2 full suit in late spring/summer/early fall. I now dive almost exclusively with a 100LP Nitrox tank and carry 16/18 lbs soft weight in my BC depending on suit thickness and I realize I am quite negative (bad habit picked up from my old dive instructor). I need to know if the DSS BP/W package (harness, large SS backplate, and 30# LCD wing) would suit my needs. If this is the optimum set-up what kind of additional weighting would I need to be slightly neg or neutral, I would prefer to stay away from a separate weight belt if at all possible. I appreciate any and all suggestions.
I'll try to make this as simple as I can, I'm 6', 205 lbs., I dive with a 5/4 full suit in spring and fall and a 3/2 full suit in late spring/summer/early fall. I now dive almost exclusively with a 100LP Nitrox tank and carry 16/18 lbs soft weight in my BC depending on suit thickness and I realize I am quite negative (bad habit picked up from my old dive instructor). I need to know if the DSS BP/W package (harness, large SS backplate, and 30# LCD wing) would suit my needs. If this is the optimum set-up what kind of additional weighting would I need to be slightly neg or neutral, I would prefer to stay away from a separate weight belt if at all possible. I appreciate any and all suggestions.