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[Buoyant1]

Seeing that it's a 130...it's a "squat" tank...where on your back IS the tank? Is it low or high? I think if it were high and centered and tight on your back, it may prevent you from turtle-ing...but if it was low and not so tight, it may cause you to shift.

I know a guy that dives a 130 and he's about your size...not sure what weights he uses though (and he's doubled them now...)

Hard to believe that you wouldn't need extra weights though? Are you using a 3mm or 7mm suit?

 

[Bubbletrubble]

Lots of good advice given so far.

Funnily enough, the way you kick might influence the stability of that huge tank on your back. The small side-to-side rocking motion of a flutter kick might be enough to upset the delicate balance of that monster on your back...which would be a one-way ticket to Turtlesville. Consider adopting a "laterally symmetric" kick such as the frog kick. It will be easier to manage the suboptimal location of your center of gravity.