BlueDolphin
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Tighten the harness. Then when you are done TIGHTEN IT MORE.
You want the harness to be very snug. But still be able to reach the D rings on either side of your chest (upward movement of the arms should not be effected). I learned to dive using a BP/Wing and I found my trim much to my surprise AND my instructors, to be almost perfect (actually dare I say perfect). If you are overweighted, you can remove the STA with the Pioneer wing (has a stabilizer design built in), and also as you have done, switch to a different tank (AL80). However, after you dive in saltwater, you may find that you can push up to the steel tank, and or the STA. I use no trim weights at all. I use the DUI harness weight system and find that to work very well (it can be fine tuned a bit). A standard weight belt just did not feel good to me. I have small hips, and I always felt like my crotch strap was the only thing holding the weight belt on me.
I found no "tricks", but it was a bit of a pain at first doffing and donning the BC at the surface, if your instructor requires you to. Actually it just took a bit longer than the rest of the class.
The only other issue I found.... was learning to remove my SPG from my waist D ring to view my remaining gas. That can be remedied sitting in front of your tv with your dive glove on, and practice attaching, and detaching the SPG from the D ring on your harness. Doing this until you can do it without looking, but rather by feel only.
I also added a single pouch to my waist belt to put lil shiny things in that I find on the bottom. I can't wait for my drysuit with thigh pockets!
I don't know what to compare to...... but I sure like the feel of my BP & wing. I have a seperate rig for diving wet, dry, and doubles. Each with differing wings. The rigs are all ready so that I can just pick the setup for the dive.
You want the harness to be very snug. But still be able to reach the D rings on either side of your chest (upward movement of the arms should not be effected). I learned to dive using a BP/Wing and I found my trim much to my surprise AND my instructors, to be almost perfect (actually dare I say perfect). If you are overweighted, you can remove the STA with the Pioneer wing (has a stabilizer design built in), and also as you have done, switch to a different tank (AL80). However, after you dive in saltwater, you may find that you can push up to the steel tank, and or the STA. I use no trim weights at all. I use the DUI harness weight system and find that to work very well (it can be fine tuned a bit). A standard weight belt just did not feel good to me. I have small hips, and I always felt like my crotch strap was the only thing holding the weight belt on me.
I found no "tricks", but it was a bit of a pain at first doffing and donning the BC at the surface, if your instructor requires you to. Actually it just took a bit longer than the rest of the class.
The only other issue I found.... was learning to remove my SPG from my waist D ring to view my remaining gas. That can be remedied sitting in front of your tv with your dive glove on, and practice attaching, and detaching the SPG from the D ring on your harness. Doing this until you can do it without looking, but rather by feel only.
I also added a single pouch to my waist belt to put lil shiny things in that I find on the bottom. I can't wait for my drysuit with thigh pockets!
I don't know what to compare to...... but I sure like the feel of my BP & wing. I have a seperate rig for diving wet, dry, and doubles. Each with differing wings. The rigs are all ready so that I can just pick the setup for the dive.
