Floating face down

[laserdoc]

Just got an Zeagle escape. Will be using it in a few weeks in the springs in Fla. I read the problem with this style of BC is that at the surface you will float face down. Anyway,,,,how do I stay upright at the surface instead of face in the water ?
Thanks

 

[BabyDuck]

actually, quite easy to accomplish. put only enough air in to float, and lean back like you're in a recliner.

i think the main problems come when folks pump up to maximum and try to float perpendicular - that would tend to tilt you forward.

 

[MSilvia]

I read the problem with this style of BC is that at the surface you will float face down.

I read that quite a bit too, but have never experienced it with a back inflate BC or with a backplate in any of four different wings. Let me know if your experience is different.

 

[dlndavid]

don't lean forward

 

[cerich]

actually, quite easy to accomplish. put only enough air in to float, and lean back like you're in a recliner.

i think the main problems come when folks pump up to maximum and try to float perpendicular - that would tend to tilt you forward.

agree 100%, you can also use steel tanks to help.

 

[Ber Rabbit]

I have a Scubapro Ladyhawk and it's a back inflate, at the surface I just cross my arms and lean back and have no trouble staying upright.

FWIW I had a lot of problems when I tried a wing, it actually made me do a somersault as I was descending. I found that I needed to make sure I had a bit of an arch in my back to maintain control of the wing. Body position seems to be key when using a back inflate.
Just .02 from a newish back-inflate user.
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[tjmills]

1. Don't over inflate
2. Properly trim yourself
3. Neat little things like a weight on your tank strap can help if the above doesn't work

With my Knighthawk and my buddy uses a Ranger...never had the issue but it did take a few practice runs to dial in the weight distribution properly.

 

[proyce]

I just got a Deep Sea BP/W and tried it in the pool. Just inflate enough to float and lean back. It was just like sitting in a recliner - piece of cake!

 

[laserdoc]

Thanks people. Sounds pretty easy. Can't wait to use it.


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[dlndavid]

have fun diving with your new gear.