Lela
New
Hi, I am new to scuba and in the process of getting my gear together. I've actually got two areas I need feedback on, both of which relate to weights:
My bcd is a Scubapro Ladyhawk with an integrated weight system. I am trying to find out if people have any thoughts on using hard vs. soft weights in the pouches of weight integrated systems.
Also, I'm thinking about using a weight belt as well, so that if I need to remove my bcd I have some weight holding me in place and I don't shoot for the surface. I'm pretty bouyant, with a 7 mill full body suit I seem to need about 26 lbs to keep from floating, so I want to be sure I can control that somewhat if I do need to take my bcd off. Do people do this? Is it a safety concern to do it?
So, those are my two areas: hard vs. soft weights in a weight-integrated BCD pouch; and, using both a weight integrated bcd and a weight belt.
Thanks for any thoughts/suggestions/experience you can share!
My bcd is a Scubapro Ladyhawk with an integrated weight system. I am trying to find out if people have any thoughts on using hard vs. soft weights in the pouches of weight integrated systems.
Also, I'm thinking about using a weight belt as well, so that if I need to remove my bcd I have some weight holding me in place and I don't shoot for the surface. I'm pretty bouyant, with a 7 mill full body suit I seem to need about 26 lbs to keep from floating, so I want to be sure I can control that somewhat if I do need to take my bcd off. Do people do this? Is it a safety concern to do it?
So, those are my two areas: hard vs. soft weights in a weight-integrated BCD pouch; and, using both a weight integrated bcd and a weight belt.
Thanks for any thoughts/suggestions/experience you can share!