BCD question

[torpus]

Hi, I'm in second week of OW class and hopelessly hooked.I just have a question concerning my BCD. It seems that the jacket tends to ride up and I am constantly pulling it down.Wondering if this is because of poor fitting shop equipment or if this is common. thanks for any advice.

Dave

 

[LUBOLD8431]

Probably because its a poor design, or its poor fitting...

If you go to a back inflation BC, problem solved...

 

[crpntr133]

Are you were a weight belt or using the weight pockets in the BC? If using a weight belt then the weight is pulling you down while the jacket wants to float. A ill fitting jacket just compounds the problem.

 

[torpus]

Are you were a weight belt or using the weight pockets in the BC? If using a weight belt then the weight is pulling you down while the jacket wants to float. A ill fitting jacket just compounds the problem.

wearing weight belt,would a crotch strap so;ve this problem?

 

[Snowbear]

Wondering if this is because of poor fitting shop equipment or if this is common.

This is not uncommon with poor fitting equipment - shop or diver owned.
When you're ready to buy your own gear, try out the different types of buoyancy devices before settling on one. Sounds like you're using a jacket type now. As Lub said, also try a back inflate. And finally, try a backplate and wing (wish I had tried one before the shop sold me my first BC). Give each a fair evaluation before rejecting the BP/W as a "tech diving" rig. Then ask any questions here on the board.

 

[diver_paula]

I have the same problem with most BCs. I have a short torso and couldn't find a BC that worked for me. The problem has been solved by going to a backpack and wings.

However, I did dive with a BC for 15 years. The trick was adjusting the straps and cumberbund as best possible. Some of the BCs have a more adjustment than a new user may know about. Check with the instructor or dive store to see if they can help fit it to you.

Paula

 

[crpntr133]

wearing weight belt,would a crotch strap so;ve this problem?

I would think so