Strick
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Someone told me a while back to take your weight, divide it by 10 and you have your weight requirement when using a 5mm suit. Then add about 3-4 lbs for the empty tank.
120 lbs = 12 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 16 lbs
130 lbs = 13 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 17 lbs
140 lbs = 14 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 18 lbs
150 lbs = 15 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 19 lbs
etc...
etc...
Less weight would be required for dives with out a suit, skin or a 3mm suit.
Then again, Their advice could be all wrong. I use 18 lbs and it works good for me. I do however need to refine it since I have replaced some equipment with better quality stuff.
120 lbs = 12 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 16 lbs
130 lbs = 13 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 17 lbs
140 lbs = 14 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 18 lbs
150 lbs = 15 lbs weight + 4 lbs = 19 lbs
etc...
etc...
Less weight would be required for dives with out a suit, skin or a 3mm suit.
Then again, Their advice could be all wrong. I use 18 lbs and it works good for me. I do however need to refine it since I have replaced some equipment with better quality stuff.