dumpsterDiver
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This is a pretty interesting string of posts here. I need to ask though, on the assumption that the diver is properly weighted, and we can assume that he/she does not have an excessively heavy tank or anything else along those lines, and still requires no additional weights, are some of you suggesting that he/she then add lead just for the point of being able to have lead to drop?
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Yes of course. If you can dive with zero lead and be perfectly balanced, it is best to add a lot more lead. In fact the more lead the better, 50 lbs is probably best, that way the diver can do the entire dive with their bc fully inflated and they will not have to dump any air from BC on ascent, because it will automatically vent from the over pressure relief valve.
Also have an extra 30 or 50 lbs of lead on is great in case your buddy is underweighted and needs to borrow a few weights. It is also great for diving in high currents (or rough seas) from an anchored boat.. should you find the anchor to be dragging, I often just tie off an extra 20 or 30 lbs on the chain, maybe 15 feet from the anchor.. it really helps to get the anchor to take a bite on the sand.
there are losts of other very valid reasons for wearing a ton of extra lead, it is not JUST to increase your safety.