hijax
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Hey all,
I went through the SB archives looking for info on how to determine BCD lift capacity and came out a little confused so I was hoping I could provide details of my setup and someone could give me an idea of how much lift I would need:
Here are the details:
If there's anything that I'm missing, please let me know. I'm considering getting my own BC and would like to make the right decisions.
Thanks.
Rey
I went through the SB archives looking for info on how to determine BCD lift capacity and came out a little confused so I was hoping I could provide details of my setup and someone could give me an idea of how much lift I would need:
Here are the details:
- Dive in tropical waters specifically Ft. Lauderdale, FL area
- I'm 6'4", 240lbs. Weight is mainly due to fat, not muscle
- I use 16lbs of weight
- 3mm full wetsuit (size XXL) (Don't know weight when compressed)
- Single tank aluminum 80s filled to between 2500-3000psi (Nitrox)
- Regulator set weighs 6lbs
- Attached to the BC: compass, surface sausage (w/ SS attachment hook) & spare mask (~3-4lbs)
- Depths range from 30-120'
- I DO NOT do any tech diving, just recreational.
If there's anything that I'm missing, please let me know. I'm considering getting my own BC and would like to make the right decisions.
Thanks.
Rey