Barnaby'sDad
Contributor
I completed my OW dives in a quarry last month. I needed 16 lbs of weight with a 5mm wetsuit and boots. I have two drop weight pockets that are rated for a maximum of 10 lbs each.
From what I've been reading, it sounds like I can expect to need an additional 4-6 lbs of weight to sink in salt water. I'm extra buoyant, so I'm assuming it's going to be more towards 6 lbs, which would require another weight stowing option.
My question for you...how would you go about loading up with the extra weight? Maxing out the two pockets and put a couple hard weights on the belt? Max out the two pockets and get counter weight pockets for the tank straps? etc.
The place I'll be diving with has a full-service shop, so I have the option of picking up whatever I need from them this weekend. Thank you.
From what I've been reading, it sounds like I can expect to need an additional 4-6 lbs of weight to sink in salt water. I'm extra buoyant, so I'm assuming it's going to be more towards 6 lbs, which would require another weight stowing option.
My question for you...how would you go about loading up with the extra weight? Maxing out the two pockets and put a couple hard weights on the belt? Max out the two pockets and get counter weight pockets for the tank straps? etc.
The place I'll be diving with has a full-service shop, so I have the option of picking up whatever I need from them this weekend. Thank you.