cascadeskyline89
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I am looking at purchasing my first wing setup and am considering using a 6mm sub gravity stainless steel back plate which is 10.1 lbs and then using two weighted hip pockets (not sure what size) was thinking 5lbs each. If I ditched my waist weight would I suddenly become head heavy during an emergency ascent with a 10lb back plate? This would be solely for diving in WA state. All salt water.
I am just hoping to get the best balance and not have to use a bunch of pocket weight. But if I should get a standard 4lb back plate I can. Just trying to create the most balanced tech bcd I can from the start.
This would be with a hog 32lb wing. Unless this isn't enough buoyancy. Then I'll have to figure out an alternative. Maybe a single tank 40 or the xdeep zeos 38? Any suggestions?
Also can I use this setup with my current standard single aluminum 80s? I don't plan on buying any new tanks for awhile. Am considering two steel hp 100s or 117s though. Not sure yet.
I use a Aqua Lung SOL AFX 8/7mm hooded wetsuit with 7mm boots and gloves.
I am just hoping to get the best balance and not have to use a bunch of pocket weight. But if I should get a standard 4lb back plate I can. Just trying to create the most balanced tech bcd I can from the start.
This would be with a hog 32lb wing. Unless this isn't enough buoyancy. Then I'll have to figure out an alternative. Maybe a single tank 40 or the xdeep zeos 38? Any suggestions?
Also can I use this setup with my current standard single aluminum 80s? I don't plan on buying any new tanks for awhile. Am considering two steel hp 100s or 117s though. Not sure yet.
I use a Aqua Lung SOL AFX 8/7mm hooded wetsuit with 7mm boots and gloves.