I recently bought a new single BP/W 30lb lift . Aluminum 2lb plate, single 2in web harness.
I have about 100 dives using a jacket style BC and i usually use about 12LBS in saltwater with a 1mm skin. i'm a bigger guy 6'3 290lb (not fat)
i know the simple answer is to get in the water and do a weight check... i just looking for a baseline.
Should i start with the same 12lbs that i usually use with the bulky jacket? or should i start with a few lbs less to compensate for the 2lb of the aluminum plate.
As far as weight distribution, i have 4 trim pockets (2 ditch-able) i can add to the kit. i was thinking of 2 on the waist band and 2 on the upper cam band. does this seem like a good starting point.
I'm sure this question has been asked a bunch, i appreciate any advice however. thanks
I have about 100 dives using a jacket style BC and i usually use about 12LBS in saltwater with a 1mm skin. i'm a bigger guy 6'3 290lb (not fat)
i know the simple answer is to get in the water and do a weight check... i just looking for a baseline.
Should i start with the same 12lbs that i usually use with the bulky jacket? or should i start with a few lbs less to compensate for the 2lb of the aluminum plate.
As far as weight distribution, i have 4 trim pockets (2 ditch-able) i can add to the kit. i was thinking of 2 on the waist band and 2 on the upper cam band. does this seem like a good starting point.
I'm sure this question has been asked a bunch, i appreciate any advice however. thanks