deadly_risk
Contributor
Ok, I had my new DSS rig out in a 14.6 deep pool today. I bribed a freelance PADI instructor with a six pack to come help me with weighting and buoyancy, and to bring a reg set and weights I could borrow, so I didnt have to rent them. I ordered on Tobins suggestion a Large Kydex back plate and a Torus 17 along with the standard HOG harness.
Me:
62 Tall
210lbs
3/2mm Scubapro Everflex Steamer
2.5/0.5mm hooded vest
Large Scubapro Twin Jet Max
AL80 with 2,000PSI, ended the dive with 1,000PSI
With 7 pounds and no air in the wing I could sink on exhale only, but came right back up with inhale. With no other gear (no lights and only the knife sheath) and 9 pounds on a weight belt I could slowly descend after dumping all the wing air.
I felt very buoyant, but sank anyway. I was able to perform fin pivots with NO air in the wing. I was able to hover with three squirts of air (how is that for a measurement?), but if I rose more than a few feet from the bottom I would really start moving up.
I use to have a hard time trying to stay horizontal, I constantly went fins down, in this rig it is much easier for me to stay horizontal. If I stop moving, I only gradually tilt fins down. Im sure with adjusting things and experience I can fix that.
As for the harness fit, I arranged it according to the BAUE instructions. On land, it felt just fine, in the water the shoulder straps raised off my shoulders and the crotch strap became tight.
I really like this rig compared to the Zeagle Gulf I rented for my OW.
I would love to hear any constructive criticism or suggestions. Im very new to diving, and new to owning my own equipment so Im just playing around with everything.
Me:
62 Tall
210lbs
3/2mm Scubapro Everflex Steamer
2.5/0.5mm hooded vest
Large Scubapro Twin Jet Max
AL80 with 2,000PSI, ended the dive with 1,000PSI
With 7 pounds and no air in the wing I could sink on exhale only, but came right back up with inhale. With no other gear (no lights and only the knife sheath) and 9 pounds on a weight belt I could slowly descend after dumping all the wing air.
I felt very buoyant, but sank anyway. I was able to perform fin pivots with NO air in the wing. I was able to hover with three squirts of air (how is that for a measurement?), but if I rose more than a few feet from the bottom I would really start moving up.
I use to have a hard time trying to stay horizontal, I constantly went fins down, in this rig it is much easier for me to stay horizontal. If I stop moving, I only gradually tilt fins down. Im sure with adjusting things and experience I can fix that.
As for the harness fit, I arranged it according to the BAUE instructions. On land, it felt just fine, in the water the shoulder straps raised off my shoulders and the crotch strap became tight.
I really like this rig compared to the Zeagle Gulf I rented for my OW.
I would love to hear any constructive criticism or suggestions. Im very new to diving, and new to owning my own equipment so Im just playing around with everything.