mangoconchile
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im going to be purchasing some soft weights thru amazon(free shipping thru prime) and had a couple of questions. i used a scuba weight calulcator to calculate my lead based on my body weight(195), type of wetsuit(7mm), tank, and water(salt). based on this information, it gave me an estimate of 22-29 pounds depending on the type of tank I used(steel or aluminum). here is the calculator I used:
http://www.cochranescuba.com/weight_calculator.htm
1)how accurate are these calculators?
2)I purchased a weight integrated back inflated bc(scubapro seahawk). this bc has 2 weight pockets in the front and 2 trim pockets in the back. based on this, what is the ideal weight configuration? for example, 4x5 lbs vs 2x 10 lbs for the front? what would be best in the trim pockets?
im probably going to be taking a buoyancy class next, but id like to get an idea of what i will need. thanks
http://www.cochranescuba.com/weight_calculator.htm
1)how accurate are these calculators?
2)I purchased a weight integrated back inflated bc(scubapro seahawk). this bc has 2 weight pockets in the front and 2 trim pockets in the back. based on this, what is the ideal weight configuration? for example, 4x5 lbs vs 2x 10 lbs for the front? what would be best in the trim pockets?
im probably going to be taking a buoyancy class next, but id like to get an idea of what i will need. thanks