LDS says My Torus 26 doesnt have enough LIFT

[StreetDoctor]

How much weight do you need to sink yourself in just your dry suit and heaviest undergarment?

You need to answer this question...

 

[Scott L]

You already own this stuff, why don't you just go toss it in the water with a full tank and see if it floats? An actual test is much more reliable than anybody's back-of-the-napkin estimate.

Terry

 

[MonkSeal]

I'd like to hear tobin chime in on this.

Maybe Tobin is little bit tired of explaining same thing over and over again using search feature would be helpful in this case.

 

[Scott L]

Maybe Tobin is little bit tired of explaining same thing over and over again using search feature would be helpful in this case.

He can be hailed more easily over at TDS...

 

[MonkSeal]

He can be hailed more easily over at TDS...

Here's one of his answers - same explanation can be found in several threads:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...ystems/216193-wing-sizing-double-hp-100s.html

 

[Scott L]

Here's one of his answers - same explanation can be found in several threads:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...ystems/216193-wing-sizing-double-hp-100s.html

The first 3 reads resulted in a headache. Will take another stab after my nap...

 

[Oside Jimc]

doing the math:
6lbs plate+harness
8lb full tank
2lb regs
16lb lead in weight pockets
32lbs negative rig at start of dive, too much for a 26lb wing.
Simple sulution is to move 1/2 the lead to a wright belt

 

[Bubbletrubble]

doing the math:
6lbs plate+harness
8lb full tank
2lb regs
16lb lead in weight pockets
32lbs negative rig at start of dive, too much for a 26lb wing.
Simple sulution is to move 1/2 the lead to a wright belt

@Oside Jimc: Where did the OP specify that he's using 16 lbs. of lead? Am I missing something here? Perhaps this info was exchanged via PM.

 

[Guy Alcala]

doing the math:
6lbs plate+harness
8lb full tank
2lb regs
16lb lead in weight pockets
32lbs negative rig at start of dive, too much for a 26lb wing.
Simple sulution is to move 1/2 the lead to a wright belt

If the tank's new as the OP says (or was bought at least as far back as 2007), then it's far more likely to have the following buoyancy (from Faber's website):

Full -3.80 lb. Empty +2.32 lb.

Guy

 

[Scott L]

If the tank's new as the OP says (or was bought at least as far back as 2007), then it's far more likely to have the following buoyancy (from Faber's website):

Full -3.80 lb. Empty +2.32 lb.

Guy

Their website is nonsencical. Every other specification resource has them at 6.7lbs at 2640psi. I increased the fill pressure to 8lbs to reflect a normally attainable LP cylinder fill to more accurately calculate an actual dive. I assume the other poster did the same...

Scuba Cylinder Specifications from Tech Diving Limited - 928-855-9400

http://www.huronscuba.com/equipment/scubaCylinderSpecification.html