lead vrs wet suit?

[Underwater Locksmith]

How much weight will it take for a Pinnacle Polar 7mm wet suite, sz lrg?
We all know how to figure it out. Just looking for a good extimate/ head start. Im guessing 14 lbs.

tia
Holt

 

[Stujiro]

Wearing a similar suit I found 16 was right on the money. Of course the rest of your gear will have an impact. I'd want to have a couple extra pounds around just in case.

 

[peterbj7]

Yes, I'd start with about 16lb. Use a weight harness rather than a belt.

 

[saluki450]

I'm 245 lbs. and dive with 7mm Bare wetsuit. Last dive I was on I used 12 lbs. and was spot on.

Dan

 

[Superlyte27]

How tall are you, how big are you, are you fluffy or muscle.

 

[Doc]

How tall are you, how big are you, are you fluffy or muscle.

... exactly, and is the suit new? That matters as well.

 

[Underwater Locksmith]

Sorry to leave out the details. I am 6' 160# . No fat, fresh water with standard rec. gear, I use 0 weight and have no problems at 6' deep.Most of my diving is UW SAR in shallow water. The siute is new. Have found out since original post that 12# on a belt and 2x2# tank wieghts work well in shallow water. putting a little stress on the low back though. Not crasy abouy ankle wieghts. Anyone ever tried some sort of wieghts around the knees. Also thiking about steel toes, maybe even some kind of insert in the toe of my fins. Guess I might just need to ditch the 10yr old jacket and go back inflate w/ weight integration.