scoobajay
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Hey y’all. After a few years’ diving hiatus, I returned with quite a bit of buoyancy and trim issues. Wondering if anyone has suggestions…
I’m 5’7 female, 120 lbs. diving in warm waters with 1mil to 3 mil shorties. AL80 usually (though this trip I toggled between this and an AL63, I think). Integrated weight with 2 pounds in each pocket (total of 4). If I add more weight (6 pounds) I have to keep some air in my bc for much of the dive, but if I go with 4 pounds I get too light toward the end of the dive.
Which is better, a little too heavy or a little too light? Or does having to keep air on your bc not actually mean you’re too heavy? Also, I tend to barrel roll throughout the dive, even if I continuously “straighten out” the little air in my bc. What’s that about?
I’m 5’7 female, 120 lbs. diving in warm waters with 1mil to 3 mil shorties. AL80 usually (though this trip I toggled between this and an AL63, I think). Integrated weight with 2 pounds in each pocket (total of 4). If I add more weight (6 pounds) I have to keep some air in my bc for much of the dive, but if I go with 4 pounds I get too light toward the end of the dive.
Which is better, a little too heavy or a little too light? Or does having to keep air on your bc not actually mean you’re too heavy? Also, I tend to barrel roll throughout the dive, even if I continuously “straighten out” the little air in my bc. What’s that about?