Dale Baker
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Just finished the PADI OW certs today, final written exam on Wednesday. Half Moon Bay is real salty. My biggest issue appears to be weight control. I weigh in a at 240 and was using a soft weight belt with 16 lbs plus 4lbs more in each pocket of the BCD (non integrated). I felt like I was (1) on my face all the time, (2) could not streamline, and (3) stay vertical in one place at the surface. I felt the constant need to spin clockwise.
Both the instructors and DMs said I should go with an integrated BCD which should solve the problem. I have not bought any gear yet besides the basics, but I am hooked for sure.
Any advise from the pros would be welcome.
Happiness is a full tank,
Dale
Both the instructors and DMs said I should go with an integrated BCD which should solve the problem. I have not bought any gear yet besides the basics, but I am hooked for sure.
Any advise from the pros would be welcome.
Happiness is a full tank,
Dale