Determine weight for wet suits

[scuba_bob]

Is there an easy way to calculate how much weight you are going to need for different thicknesses of wet suits?

thanks

Bob Krummel

 

[pcarlson1911]

I need more for my 7mm than I do for my 3mm. Hope that helps.
pc

 

[costi]

Is there an easy way to calculate how much weight you are going to need for different thicknesses of wet suits?

thanks

Bob Krummel

I don't know of any method of calculating, but I was with a diver a few weeks ago that was testing variations by taking turns placing each in a mesh laundry bag and seeing how much weight it took to sink them. Once that was established, he could just add or subtract the weight based on the configuration.
Bob

 

[Notso_Ken]

Is there an easy way to calculate how much weight you are going to need for different thicknesses of wet suits?

thanks

Bob Krummel

I took my 3 and 7mm suits to Circleville and once I had a tank down to 500psi, switched suits and did weight checks. Wrote down the results and carry it with me when I dive.

Ken

 

[Lancelot]

My non-scientific experimentation has shown that for me (Male - 6'1" - 195 lbs - Wetsuit size XL) the difference between a 3mm full wetsuit and a 7mm full wetsuit is about 4 lbs. Please note that I am not including booties, gloves, or a hood. Wetsuit only.

Lance

 

[crpntr133]

There is a formula with your body weight but I have never used it. For the most part for every MM of wet suit it takes 2lb to sink it. This is a full wet suit. This should at least get you in the ball park.