D1 Hybrid and buoyancy

[RichBolduc]

Hi every,


I have a D1 coming in and I've been reading that it's more buoyant and requires about five more pounds. I was wondering what this 5 more pounds was in reference to. Is it 5 lbs more than no suit, a 3mm, 7mm, a non-lined dry suit? I usually dive with 18lbs with a 2 piece 3 and a LP 121, so I'm trying to figure out what my new weight situation will be.


Thanks,
Rich

 

[Mikko Ilari Laakkonen]

Few kilos more than what you would need with a normal trilaminate drysuit with cold water undergarments. It is not exact of course and you should just do a proper weight check.

- Mikko Laakkonen -

I love diving and teaching others to dive.

 

[RichBolduc]

Thanks

 

[Waterproof-USA]

Hello Rich,

The D1 Hybrid is a Trilaminate suit that offers a built-in liner and due to the built-in liner the average diver needs to increase their weights anywhere from 4-6 lbs from a traditional Trilaminate suit. D1 HYBRID DRYSUIT | Waterproof Facing Reality

Hope this helps.