Lightin the load on my rig.

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LakeCountyDiver

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I have a SMS100 and dive with Worthington steel 95's and regs,reels,lights,(2)2lb trim weights. My problem is I am using about 90% of the lift capacity if that rig. Is there a way to make myself more buoyant in the water? I was thinking about adding a 7mm hooded vest as I still get cold in the FL springs... Would a DrySuit be the way to go?

I know Fabers are much lighter in the water and will eventually go that route but for now I am just looking for ideas.
 
Worthington or PST? I didn't know Worthington made 95s. Anyway, those are your problem. Even with a dry suit you will be heavy. The sooner you get a set of Fabers or some Worthington 85s, the sooner you'll fix the issue.
 
Thanks rob they are Worthington, but for the difference between the 2 sizes is only 3lbs a tank (sticking with worthingtons)... XS Scuba Worthington Steel Cylinder Specifications

Would that make that much a difference you think?

I will grab a set of Fabers as soon as I get the money or can sell these tanks.
 
That's 3lbs per cylinder plus about another lb if you're getting cave fills. So 85s will start off 8 lbs lighter than 95s. That's a significant amount of weight.
 

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