Originally posted by reefraff
Okay - I'll bite. Why would adding ankle weights require adding additional weight to your belt?
Sheesh!
That only took 16 days...
I almost gave up trolling....:snore:
Reefraff.... first let me say I really like your name...
It has character...=-)
When you wear ankle weights your feet are down and your head is up and you swim with a large *angle of attack*.....
Thus you generate lift....
To counter this lift you must have extra weight....
Some even add this extra weight as extra ankle weights....
Most just pile more on the belt....
This allows you to swim without rising....
But as soon as you stop....
You sink....
Feet churning the bottom....
Hands waving frantically....

Doin the *Rototiller*
"Hey, why does this visibility always suck around here?"
You say...
Get rid of the ankle weights....
Get rid of the extra suit gas....
Get rid of the extra weight on your belt....
Trim yourself to swim horizontally....
When you stop.... you stay put....
You back will thank you....
The divers following you will thank you....
The reef will thank you.....
Shoot, I'll even thank you!!!!