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My last saltwater dive I was wearing a full 3mm wetsuit, booties, AL80 tank and a bcd that weighs about 8.3 lbs. I am 6' 2" and weighed 205 lbs then. After diving with 14 lbs for a couple of days I dropped down to 12 and found that to be about perfect.
The various weight calculators that I have looked at say that my optimum weights are anywhere from 14 to 18 lbs so none of the calculators look especially reliable, though the one that gave a result of 14 lbs is closest.
I now weigh 195 lbs and will be using the same equipment on my next saltwater dives. Should I stay at 12 lbs or drop down to 10?
The various weight calculators that I have looked at say that my optimum weights are anywhere from 14 to 18 lbs so none of the calculators look especially reliable, though the one that gave a result of 14 lbs is closest.
I now weigh 195 lbs and will be using the same equipment on my next saltwater dives. Should I stay at 12 lbs or drop down to 10?