aquacat8
Contributor
Well now that I have this vintage backpack, I’m thinking of trying it without the wing. My tank is a high-pressure steel 80 and I was definitely a bit too negative swimming around in a pool with it full with no wing, but I’m thinking it might be perfect in salt, however I realize I don’t really know how to weight myself for this kind of diving, and I’m seeking your kind advice my knowledgeable vintage diving friends.
Should I start the dive a bit negative?
I will be in either a dive skin or a three mil in salt,
I’m hoping I won’t have to go to an aluminum tank such as an aluminum 63.
I If I am in the springs I will be in seven mil. I don’t know if it is possible, due to buoyancy seesaw, to weight properly for no BC diving with such a thick wetsuit? I noticed in the old films they are mostly wearing either bathing suits or Rubatex which I understand did not compress as much as new neoprene
Chances are I will be solo although very shallow, so I’d really rather not be stuck to the bottom! On the other hand I’d like to be able to hold a safety stop, or be able to glide around just under the surface.
Your advice and experience is appreciated!
Should I start the dive a bit negative?
I will be in either a dive skin or a three mil in salt,
I’m hoping I won’t have to go to an aluminum tank such as an aluminum 63.
I If I am in the springs I will be in seven mil. I don’t know if it is possible, due to buoyancy seesaw, to weight properly for no BC diving with such a thick wetsuit? I noticed in the old films they are mostly wearing either bathing suits or Rubatex which I understand did not compress as much as new neoprene
Chances are I will be solo although very shallow, so I’d really rather not be stuck to the bottom! On the other hand I’d like to be able to hold a safety stop, or be able to glide around just under the surface.
Your advice and experience is appreciated!