If you look at the blog series I wrote on how I teach neutral buoyancy and trim in open water, there's a section on addressing the difference between the center of mass and the center of displacement. Placement of weight is so critical, and your fins play a significant part. Some are slightly positive in salt water, like the Deep 6 Eddy, or some are very negative, like the Hollis F1 "bat fins".
No one has mentioned p-weights (a discussion here: BP/W: P-weight vs. weight pouch). These may also be an option to reduce the amount of lead required in various pockets.
But it all comes down to what is required for you to hover motionless horizontally. P-weights are certainly above your center of mass and displacement.
Whatever you do, don't use ankle weights.
No one has mentioned p-weights (a discussion here: BP/W: P-weight vs. weight pouch). These may also be an option to reduce the amount of lead required in various pockets.
But it all comes down to what is required for you to hover motionless horizontally. P-weights are certainly above your center of mass and displacement.
Whatever you do, don't use ankle weights.