M.D.
Contributor
Hey SB,
As this post involves more than one topic I couldn't decide where to put it. Anyhow...
I frequently have problems descending the intial 10'. I suspect it has something to do with my BC being a backinflate (Genesis Tropic, Weight Integrated). I'm weighted fairly well and after that first 10' there's no prob, I can get neutral and enjoy the dive. On the initial decent I purge the air from the BC, holding the power-inflator above my head and leaning to the side as I've been taught... nothing. still floating. I've get my buddy to squeeze the bladder... nothing. I always have to do a head first descent while opening the lower purge valve. Once I get under the surface there's no problem.
Could be the wetsuit I suppose. I'm usually fully suited up in a 7mil john, jacket, gloves, hood, and boots. It's new gear too, so I guess it's not 'worked-in' yet. After the first water column the air bubbles in the suit squeeze a bit and it's not as buoyant.
Lastly, it could very well be me that's the problem. I'm not in the greatest of shape and likely have a high-ish percentage of body fat, which could contribute to the problem. I'm working out to rectify that.
Hmm... well maybe it's a combination of all of the above. thoughts?
As this post involves more than one topic I couldn't decide where to put it. Anyhow...
I frequently have problems descending the intial 10'. I suspect it has something to do with my BC being a backinflate (Genesis Tropic, Weight Integrated). I'm weighted fairly well and after that first 10' there's no prob, I can get neutral and enjoy the dive. On the initial decent I purge the air from the BC, holding the power-inflator above my head and leaning to the side as I've been taught... nothing. still floating. I've get my buddy to squeeze the bladder... nothing. I always have to do a head first descent while opening the lower purge valve. Once I get under the surface there's no problem.
Could be the wetsuit I suppose. I'm usually fully suited up in a 7mil john, jacket, gloves, hood, and boots. It's new gear too, so I guess it's not 'worked-in' yet. After the first water column the air bubbles in the suit squeeze a bit and it's not as buoyant.
Lastly, it could very well be me that's the problem. I'm not in the greatest of shape and likely have a high-ish percentage of body fat, which could contribute to the problem. I'm working out to rectify that.
Hmm... well maybe it's a combination of all of the above. thoughts?