Granny Scuba
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.... you need to move more weight from your hips up towards your head...in order to balance out your teeter-totter. Hope this helps...
So how do I move ditchable weight toward my head?
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.... you need to move more weight from your hips up towards your head...in order to balance out your teeter-totter. Hope this helps...
Simply "convert" the ditchable weight to non-ditchable weight.So how do I move ditchable weight toward my head?
So how do I move ditchable weight toward my head?
Simply "convert" the ditchable weight to non-ditchable weight.
You might be surprised how little weight you need to shift in order to get horizontal. Start off by just moving 2 lbs. People find it easier to move weight in even increments because it makes it easier to maintain left-right symmetry.
Keep in mind that, as TSandM stated earlier, body position is a major factor in achieving optimal horizontal trim. Having a more experienced mentor or instructor on hand, will get you sorted out a lot faster than trying to do it on your own.
I use OMS Slipstreams w/ spring straps. They are similar to Jetfins but are considered to be neutrally buoyant and lighter than the Jets. I started using the SS to aid in getting my legs horizontal and knees up! At the time I was willing to try anything that sounded like it would help with the problem.As mentioned above, my next step is to ditch the negatively buoyant Jet fins and try a lighter fin. I'm hoping this will solve my trim issues. raying: