In putting together my personal gear configuration, I tried and studied a lot of different types. I chose a backplate and wings for my BCD. The first time I dove a backplate I experienced what I called Rocket Diver. I found that the wing inflated and would force me to the surface, unwillingly, mind you.
At first I thought there was a leak and my BC was filling with air. Then I thought that I was not empting it completely. I tried very hard to figure it out, and was very frustrated and even angry because I have that do it or die trait. Ya know I'm gonna do this and make it work or else. The next time I did not have any trouble with the rig and experienced a heavenly rush with perfect buoyancy and hovering or hanging at different depths. I never had that problem again (Rocket Diver). But, I was concerned with what caused the problem? What was I doing wrong?
Later when SJ took the DIRF class, he experienced the same thing. We have bounced a few ideas around to come to a conclusion but I would like to know if anyone else has experienced this even if only when you first began to dive a backplate and just needed to get used to it or can anyone explain what is really going on and is there something that I need to be aware of in the future.
Apparently I worked out the problem or maybe it was the gear, I don't know. But because I don't know I want to learn. I want to make sure I know what is happening and if there is a specific technique that I was unaware that I was doing to cause the problem. I want to dive safely and correctly.
My first idea was that the place we were diving was packed with divers and the environment (and the crowd) did not allow me to dive as horizontally as I normally do. I found myself getting crowded and having to go vertical trying to avoid getting kicked or pushed or something. Not a good scene. Anyway. The other dives with the backplate I was horizontal and I did not experience "Rocket Diver" and shoot off to the surface. If this is the solution, I need to learn more about the corrective procedure. (But I was also very mindful of the air in my BC too.)
This is a concern because I don't plan on diving at 65 - 35 or less feet a lot of the time and Rocket Diver Syndrome could cause a hugh safety issue. Can anyone help me with this? I am looking forward to diving a brand new backplate and wings anytime I dive very soon. (Daddy Warbucks said he was gonna get me the backplate to start me off and I have already called about ordering my wing. : ) I have not had the DIRF class yet but I have read the book, almost in its entirey. I know that this is the gear configuration that DIR uses and teachs with so I am sure I would benefit from the education of the class. But until I have that opportunity, I want to learn from those who have the experience here on the board. This is not a DIR "issue" and I do not want people to get into a DIR war... But if you have valuable knowledge about this situation and could help me, I would greatly appreciate drawing from your knowledge and experience. I thank you and my buddy thanks you.
At first I thought there was a leak and my BC was filling with air. Then I thought that I was not empting it completely. I tried very hard to figure it out, and was very frustrated and even angry because I have that do it or die trait. Ya know I'm gonna do this and make it work or else. The next time I did not have any trouble with the rig and experienced a heavenly rush with perfect buoyancy and hovering or hanging at different depths. I never had that problem again (Rocket Diver). But, I was concerned with what caused the problem? What was I doing wrong?
Later when SJ took the DIRF class, he experienced the same thing. We have bounced a few ideas around to come to a conclusion but I would like to know if anyone else has experienced this even if only when you first began to dive a backplate and just needed to get used to it or can anyone explain what is really going on and is there something that I need to be aware of in the future.
Apparently I worked out the problem or maybe it was the gear, I don't know. But because I don't know I want to learn. I want to make sure I know what is happening and if there is a specific technique that I was unaware that I was doing to cause the problem. I want to dive safely and correctly.
My first idea was that the place we were diving was packed with divers and the environment (and the crowd) did not allow me to dive as horizontally as I normally do. I found myself getting crowded and having to go vertical trying to avoid getting kicked or pushed or something. Not a good scene. Anyway. The other dives with the backplate I was horizontal and I did not experience "Rocket Diver" and shoot off to the surface. If this is the solution, I need to learn more about the corrective procedure. (But I was also very mindful of the air in my BC too.)
This is a concern because I don't plan on diving at 65 - 35 or less feet a lot of the time and Rocket Diver Syndrome could cause a hugh safety issue. Can anyone help me with this? I am looking forward to diving a brand new backplate and wings anytime I dive very soon. (Daddy Warbucks said he was gonna get me the backplate to start me off and I have already called about ordering my wing. : ) I have not had the DIRF class yet but I have read the book, almost in its entirey. I know that this is the gear configuration that DIR uses and teachs with so I am sure I would benefit from the education of the class. But until I have that opportunity, I want to learn from those who have the experience here on the board. This is not a DIR "issue" and I do not want people to get into a DIR war... But if you have valuable knowledge about this situation and could help me, I would greatly appreciate drawing from your knowledge and experience. I thank you and my buddy thanks you.