Help on Seaquest Diva LX weight distribution

[jdf]

I just got my new Seaquest Diva LX. This is the first time using integrated weights and when I tried it out in the pool this weekend, I noticed that with all the weight (20lbs)in the surelock pockets, I felt front heavy. I had a very hard time turning on my back to look up at the surface. To make it more balanced, I had to put 8 lbs in the back trim pockets, but I am very uncomfortable having that much weight unditchable. I then went back to the weight belt, but this made the bc ride up past my waist and not so comfortable. Any suggestions?

 

[Diver0001]

I just got my new Seaquest Diva LX. This is the first time using integrated weights and when I tried it out in the pool this weekend, I noticed that with all the weight (20lbs)in the surelock pockets, I felt front heavy. I had a very hard time turning on my back to look up at the surface. To make it more balanced, I had to put 8 lbs in the back trim pockets, but I am very uncomfortable having that much weight unditchable. I then went back to the weight belt, but this made the bc ride up past my waist and not so comfortable. Any suggestions?

You could attach a couple of kg to your tank (cam band), A couple in each pocket to keep it from riding up and put the rest on the weightbelt.

Are you sure you need 20lbs?

R..

 

[yak]

I dive 20 lbs in the ocean (with a full 7mm suit) , and have always dove with 8 lbs unditchable in my back BCD pockets. If you're properly weighted (not over-weighted), dropping 60% of your weights should make you positive enough to easily swim up in an emergency.

What kind of suit are you wearing? What kind of tank are you using?

 

[jdf]

I am wearing a 7mm suit with a 5mm core warmer using an Aluminum 63. With a 7/5 hood, 5mm gloves and boots, I have lots of neoprene, but need it for California coast diving were the water temp is in the high 50s.

 

[yak]

If it's taking 20 lbs in fresh water, you'll be using more weight in salt water, so I doubt that having just 8 unditchable lbs should pose a problem in an emergency. With a properly functioning BCD and that much neoprene in salt water, you should be able to swim up your rig to a point where you'll start to rocket unless you vent air from your BCD along the way.