Hi All,
I am predominantly a cold water diver, dry suit only and temps 2-15 C depending on time of year. In fresh water with a single 10l steel and middle weight undersuit (arctic) I would use maybe 4kgs.
I have recently started to dive sidemount and seem to need a ridiculous amount of weight in comparison when using al80, last dive I had 11kg to be neutral at 5m with 30 bar in each tank.
My instructor is great and says you need the weight that you need and not to worry. But I’m wondering if this is necessary or I’m overweighted without realising.
For cold water only I would stick with steels and have used 7l without too many problems however want to practice for using al80 on holiday. Yes, I will still be in a drysuit as refuse to go wet unless it’s 30+!
How much weight do you use for sidemount? Does mine sound excessive?
thanks all!
Scubacat
I am predominantly a cold water diver, dry suit only and temps 2-15 C depending on time of year. In fresh water with a single 10l steel and middle weight undersuit (arctic) I would use maybe 4kgs.
I have recently started to dive sidemount and seem to need a ridiculous amount of weight in comparison when using al80, last dive I had 11kg to be neutral at 5m with 30 bar in each tank.
My instructor is great and says you need the weight that you need and not to worry. But I’m wondering if this is necessary or I’m overweighted without realising.
For cold water only I would stick with steels and have used 7l without too many problems however want to practice for using al80 on holiday. Yes, I will still be in a drysuit as refuse to go wet unless it’s 30+!
How much weight do you use for sidemount? Does mine sound excessive?
thanks all!
Scubacat