XH steel tank=Lopsided?

[stakanak]

I own a Faber Extra Heavy steel 100-3180psi. I got a good deal on it and it was recommended by my LDS owner.
I like it a lot as I have dumped quite a bit of weight (from 28lbs with Aluminum 80 to 16lbs) and when horizontal am very stable.
The only problem I have occurred today on my first lobster hunt. We were in shallow water (10-15ft) with quite a bit of surge and mucho kelp. As I searched underneath the rocks and ledges head down for the tasty bugs, I found the surge consistently rolled me over on my back and I missed quite a few legals because of this (I actually got skunked, but boy was it fun.
Should I try a lighter tank?
Just to clarify I dive with an Aeris 5 Oceans BC. I carry 6lbs in each pocket plus 4 in two tank strap pouches. Thanks in advance.
Get Wet!

 

[spectrum]

You may be top heavy. Do you need the lead that high on your body for trim? If not consider moving it down to your side on a belt ,or ditchable BC weight pockets.

Then again maybe it was just the surge in the shallows. I'd probably go for a few more placid dives before tinkering too much.

Pete

 

[knowone]

Different dive. Different configuration.
For those dives I use extra weight, in the front four of a seven pocket belt and use the rear three for mesh catch bags and things.
If integrated I still use the belt so I can take my gear off and drag it behind me.
A 120 pumped to 4000psi.

 

[fnfalman]

I have the same Faber tank. I use it in conjunction with either a BPW or a Dive Rite Transpac. Either case, I never had the problem with turtling over even in shallow depth, heavy surge. I don't hunt but I do a lot of spotting and scouting for the photographers and lots of times, I stand on my head so that I can keep the flashlight on the subject while the photographers move into position.

You need more dives to get used to the rig, that's all. Experiment with your leg positions: sticking it straight up usually helps with preventing getting flipped over than curling your legs.