How much lead off without wetsuit?

[BLD_THRST]

Currently I am using 6 pound weights using a 3/2mm full suit... As rule of thumb, how much lead can I shed if i dive with jus a pair of shorts? at least this would give me a reference point for me to finetune during my weight check...

Assume all other gear remains unchanged...

 

[terrasmak]

Probably all , best and easiest way to check is sink you suit with your weights in the dunktank . Basically see how much it takes to sink it.

 

[scubatoys]

Yes, I'd agree... You should be down to nothing, or maybe 2 lbs... but we really don't have enough info to make a real informed decision... It's up to how much neoprene yu have - and you could be in an XXS in which case, probably 2 lbs, or a XXXXXL... but I doubt that since you are only wearing 6 lbs to begin with!

So, I'll go with the try wearing 2 lbs or 0 lbs... and you should be good.

 

[BLD_THRST]

Thanks guys. I wearing an ML suit... 3mm gloves.... no booties...

will probably try for 4 lbs first and work my way down....

 

[TeddyDiver]

Thanks guys. I wearing an ML suit... 3mm gloves.... no booties...

will probably try for 4 lbs first and work my way down....

Why not try 0lbs and work your way up (propably not needed) In fresh water you might notice to be a bit too heavy..

 

[markfm]

For me, a full 3mm is about 4 lb of weight delta compared to no suit.

 

[divad]

Doesn't he need about 3.5 #s to account for the bouyancy of his AL80?

 

[TeddyDiver]

Doesn't he need about 3.5 #s to account for the bouyancy of his AL80?

Thats very personal question depending body characteristics, how comfy you are UW etc.
Personally I don't need any weights with AL80/3mm full neoprene suit in fresh water, and in sea 3lbs is enough. So as I mentioned it's possible to be over weigted without a suit as I am.
Neutral boyancy in general is a bit more complicated thing than tank boyancy alone..

 

[terrasmak]

Doesn't he need about 3.5 #s to account for the bouyancy of his AL80?

All depend on how negative the rest of his gear is . (fins , reg , BC , BP etc etc )

 

[BLD_THRST]

yea... too many subjectivity.... only way to find out is try.... )