Dive # 9 a cluster

[dwhthediver]

Buoyancy is always a work in progress, I agree with what has been said before, different tanks,suits etc. have different buoyancy characteristics, different brands of bcds will be different in the way they trap air. Concentrate on breathing as evenly as possible. A lot of new divers clutch the low pressure inflator like a security blanket, I don't let open water students keep a hand on it, I preach making small adjustments with your lungs, I can only surmise your breathing changed due to lack of visibility and lack of reference.

 

[shmuggy]

Did you go from salt water to fresh water? This will affect the amount of weight you need. Also, a lot of divers get more buoyant as the dive progresses and their air goes down so a little extra weight will help counter that. It doesn't sound like your BC has a valve problem - that would be a problem throughout the whole dive.

With only 9 dives- I wouldn't worry too much- you will fix this.

 

[RJP]

This was at paradise springs in ocala. It was pretty dark (even with my light) and the cavern is gigantic, so I think working hard in the dark without much reference made me sick.

You're heading into an overhead environment with 8 dives in your log book?

 

[diverzach]

You're heading into an overhead environment with 8 dives in your log book?

Well, yes. But at a maximum of about 180 linear ft to the surface. Most of the time about 100ft from the surface. There is a permanent line installed and you can always see the surface. There seems to be some confusion in these parts about what requires a cavern certification and what does not.

I've redone the weight checks with the same result. I think I'll add a few pounds for now since I think my breathing is calmer in a pool than in a real dive at this point.