Did a first pool session as part of the Decompression Procedures training this week-end. For the first time I was carrying doubles (with 100 bar...), an aluminium backplate and a Halcyon wing.
I did actually struggle a bit to stay at the bottom of the pool. The instructor said that I should not be using any weights and that I should stay in control using my fins.
In a recreational config I normally use 10 pounds of weight with a 3mm suit and am neutrally buoyant for my safety stop. As I just bought a new suit, I add one weight.
What should I do ? I feel I should wear a weight belt with one weight on when using the double config.
I did actually struggle a bit to stay at the bottom of the pool. The instructor said that I should not be using any weights and that I should stay in control using my fins.
In a recreational config I normally use 10 pounds of weight with a 3mm suit and am neutrally buoyant for my safety stop. As I just bought a new suit, I add one weight.
What should I do ? I feel I should wear a weight belt with one weight on when using the double config.