Because I hate when these threads don't have follow ups, here's my update.
You're probably right but weights on a belt in a tub was the only available option. I did my best to squeeze out any bubbles but at 30' with an overfilled wing I had to surface and drop 6lbs off at the entry point. I definitely could have dropped another four.
That's an important point that I hadn't accounted for. I managed the air in the bag by poking holes and squeezing out little trapped bubbles. I hadn't thought about saturation after descending a few feet. The same concept applies to the suit and probably more so because of how thick it is.
After the holidays? Probably.
My wife is pregnant, so no buoyancy from booze but I've definitely packed on some junk food fat. That said, you're absolutely correct. Trying to sink yourself in a bathtub is basically impossible.
Final results: I started with 32lbs (already cut four for the valves), dropped six after the first dip (now does to 26) and bounced off every rock I could find. If there hadn't already been so much silt kicked up, I would have felt like a jerk. I didn't breathe the tanks down enough to be able to do a proper weight check but that's normal for a single dive with sidemount doubles. I should be able to drop another 4-6lbs and still hold my safety stops.
You're probably right but weights on a belt in a tub was the only available option. I did my best to squeeze out any bubbles but at 30' with an overfilled wing I had to surface and drop 6lbs off at the entry point. I definitely could have dropped another four.
That's an important point that I hadn't accounted for. I managed the air in the bag by poking holes and squeezing out little trapped bubbles. I hadn't thought about saturation after descending a few feet. The same concept applies to the suit and probably more so because of how thick it is.
After the holidays? Probably.
My wife is pregnant, so no buoyancy from booze but I've definitely packed on some junk food fat. That said, you're absolutely correct. Trying to sink yourself in a bathtub is basically impossible.Final results: I started with 32lbs (already cut four for the valves), dropped six after the first dip (now does to 26) and bounced off every rock I could find. If there hadn't already been so much silt kicked up, I would have felt like a jerk. I didn't breathe the tanks down enough to be able to do a proper weight check but that's normal for a single dive with sidemount doubles. I should be able to drop another 4-6lbs and still hold my safety stops.
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