leeblackman
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I understand that one typically needs more weight when diving salt water vs fresh water. What are some other issues that occur between the two? Are there issues in reading depth?
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Maybe JeffG can find the time to explain his outstanding response.
Greetings Leeblackman! Other than weighting, it is important to properly rinse / clean your BC as well as other gear. Regulators can be harmed if not properly rinsed after salt water exposure. It is not a big deal just a little time and care to ensure gear is rinsed in fresh water. Do not forget to flush your bladder in your BC! I returned from Mexico and dove the next week end in Gilboa. When I flushed my BC bladder my inflator tasted salty! It took several fresh flushes to get the salt out.
Different kinds of fish and plants but wet is wet both are equally awesome!
Diving is to great to not enjoy every week end, thus local waters are easier to get to.
I chose early in my diving to not limit myself to only vacation diving and found local diving to be equally exciting!
Have fun and safe diving to you my friend, there is always a new frontier to discover!
CamG
Keep diving....keep training....keep learning!
I understand that one typically needs more weight when diving salt water vs fresh water. What are some other issues that occur between the two? Are there issues in reading depth?