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That's interesting. I've measured a new XXL Reactive 7mm at 16 lbs at the surface with a luggage scale. Did you flood the suit? Who knows, maybe they changed their neoprene. Regardless, it's a good idea to evaluate the air in the wing after a dive at a 10 ft safety stop at reserve pressure. (10 ft instead of 15 ft because of the corking tendency of a 7mm suit). For sure there won't be any trapped air after a dive.
Next time you get a chance to repeat this exercise, pull the neck of the wetsuit open after jumping in the pool. This will release most of the air that is trapped in your suit, and you will probably find that it is, at least, a couple of pounds less buoyant.
Just dove with an instructor today. I was not flushing. It dropped my lbs to ~22lbs (with bcd and tank)…gonna try ~20lbs tomorrow and decide which one works better.
