Question Pool to do some weight checks

[amzlek]

Hello from Portland.
I got myself a BP+W and I'm looking for a space to spend time figuring out my setup and tuning my weighting before going for an actual dive (and blowing most of my time making it work). Anybody has some places to recommend ? (Ideally not to hot so I don't get a heat stroke while wearing my thick wetsuit).

 

[stiebs]

You realise that if you adjust your weighting to perfection in a freshwater pool, you will still need to adjust it for saltwater when you jump into the ocean?

 

[vinsanity]

I think Aquatic Sports & Thunder Reed Dive shops have their own pool. If you aren't buying gear, I'm not sure what's required to gain access to them, but you can ask.

Otherwise Battle Ground Lake up in Vancouver is a completely boring lake that can be useful for drills and equipment testing. I used it a couple times to get used to my dry suit. Maxes out at I think 60 feet, but yeah, this week, might give you head stroke in our weather. lol.

Like Stiebs pointed out, you'll still need to do some adjustments before heading up to the sound.

 

[amzlek]

Yes, for sure I'll have to adjust, but at that point, I dont even have a baseline to adjust from. (Plus I may try clear lake, so there's that)
Battleground is probably a good option once we get out of the furnace.
I'll ping the dive stores you mentioned to see if they are providing access to their pools and update.
Thanks

 

[grantmac]

Just start by using the weight you had in your BCD minus the weight of the BP and STA. You'll be within a pound or two.

 

[amzlek]

Quick update / follow up:
The pool rentals run around $50 for 1h+ (I contacted Thunder Reef and Aquatic Sport). Availability is somewhat limited at "useful" time slots (which is when understandably they are running their classes)
Testing cold water equipment when it's 90°+ is an adventure (at least there was no sun indoor, and I had some breeze from the store AC. )
And it's a good thing I did that, because my memory would have failed me and I would have been over weighted by quite a lot. Now to find where/when to go splash nearby.
Thanks

 

[happy-diver]

Great outcome enjoy your diving