Rolling side to side

[ScubaSloan]

This is a very simple problem and I am sure has a very simple solution, but I can not seem to adjust correctly. I was tweaking my weighting today and dropped a good amount of weight. It felt much better buoyancy wise, but now noticed a very slight roll to my right. (weight is evenly distributed). When I am finning it is not noticeable but when I am hovering I have to fin with one foot very slightly. I have tried moving my tank around but it never seems to fix it. I did not have any substantial gear on that I think would cause this. Has anyone had this problem?

 

[Miller64]

me to

 

[traumadiver]

I second this problem. It does not happen all the time to me but every once in awhile, I start this awkward roll to the right if I remain motionless. I wear an weight integrated BC.

 

[Miller64]

if i shift weight to what i think is evenly distributed,I roll right,,if i compensate,shift a little to left,i roll left,,,,seems there is a very small placement area with the weights to make me even,,havnt found it yet,,,

 

[ivobj]

friends, I would love to help you, but you managed to put a situation that it is really dificult to figure out without being there in the water to see and try to see it happen.

You already eliminated my ideas, but i could think of...

1 - Wheight distribution
2 - Heavy gear on one side
3 - Tank bouce

As you mentioned that all of the above are ok, what maybe I could advise, is that you try, if possive, to dive at least once with BP/W setup and steel tank. The ideia is to remove most of your wheight from the belt (even if you take care of wheight distribution in the belt, it can move as a whole in your body without you noticing), and the other advantage is that a well fit BP eliminate the tank bouncing, this way you eliminate variables and maybe it is easier to isolate the cause.

Hope it helps

 

[300bar]

So many divers,and only 1 solution comes to mind.
Poor fitting BC

 

[Garrobo]

I had this problem with the rented BC I was using to certify. When I bought my own the problem went away.

 

[gcbryan]

300bar probably has given the answer. If it's a slight problem the answer may also just be lack of experience in using your body for better stability.

When you quit kicking and are having this problem are you horizontal with your knees bent and maybe your arms out and ahead of you slightly (think Superman flying)?

Just try to get your body into a stable position where your legs and arms automatically adjust for any small weight issues.

 

[tc]

It your BC is just a bit loose then the tank rolling back and forth could be the problem.

Adjust a bit and see if you can get it stable.

If the tank is stable then moving weights around a bit may help.

You can always add a single weight pouch to your tank strap if you need to move some weight to the rear.

 

[ae3753]

Here are three most common areas that lead to lateral movement:

1. Body position is important, as this not only helps with heads up/down trim but lateral rolling as well. Horizontal attack in the water, arms out reached, and fins horizontal in the water will add stability.

2. Weight position is significant as well. Even if it's evenly distributed, make sure they are truly positioned evenly. Weight belt centered perfectly or if you're using weight integrated, the weights are positioned the same way each side.

3. Air in BCD also has an effect. Make sure that this is appropriately distributed. Especially for larger BCDs and wings, makes sure you shift air around to insure even distribution. In fact, the air in the BCD can be used to offset weighting issues. For example, if you carry a stage bottle, you'll have more air in the BCD on that side of the body.