travelrider
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Hi all, this question may seem elementary for most of you. I'm =a quite new diver but landed in this forum because I've decided to buy a BP/W and begin my diving with a Hog configuration. I expect to continue my diving education and eventually dive deep, dive wrecks, etc.
I am 5'5", 140#,and slightly negatively buoyant in swim trunks in fresh water. I'm almost neutral in salt.
Initially, my diving will be in warmer water, from 72 degree fresh and a small 5 mil wetsuit to 85 degree salt and in a 2 mil shortie or maybe just swimming trunks and a t-shirt.
I will probably be diving on AL80 tanks until I buy my own tank at which point I may buy an HP100.
Not sure if I've provided enough info for a clear answer to my question, but given what I have provided, would you buy a Aluminum, a Stainless, or a Heavy Stainless backplate. I'm pretty sure the answer is not Heavy Stainless.
Also, keep in mind I'm a new diver and might like to have a little bit of ditchable weight on me. - maybe a weight belt.
My guess at the correct answer is: Aluminum + a little trim weight for the AL80 that i can lose when I buy the Steel Tank + a weight belt for when I'm in a wetsuit or in the salt.
Thanks all!
I am 5'5", 140#,and slightly negatively buoyant in swim trunks in fresh water. I'm almost neutral in salt.
Initially, my diving will be in warmer water, from 72 degree fresh and a small 5 mil wetsuit to 85 degree salt and in a 2 mil shortie or maybe just swimming trunks and a t-shirt.
I will probably be diving on AL80 tanks until I buy my own tank at which point I may buy an HP100.
Not sure if I've provided enough info for a clear answer to my question, but given what I have provided, would you buy a Aluminum, a Stainless, or a Heavy Stainless backplate. I'm pretty sure the answer is not Heavy Stainless.
Also, keep in mind I'm a new diver and might like to have a little bit of ditchable weight on me. - maybe a weight belt.
My guess at the correct answer is: Aluminum + a little trim weight for the AL80 that i can lose when I buy the Steel Tank + a weight belt for when I'm in a wetsuit or in the salt.
Thanks all!