greetings all! I am a 5 yr Navy Corpsman Vet who just had my first pool session today. Had a blast! Although a few questions were brought to mind. I asked the instructors/assistant instructors and got a few different answers so figured I would ask here and see what everyone thought.
First problem I seemed to have was the inability to sink (always seemed to have the exact opposite of that problem before). One instructor decided it was because I needed more weight and added another 6 pounds to my right side.
A little background, I am 5'10" 180-185 lbs using a Henderson 7/5 semi dry, weight integrated BC, and already had 26 lbs of weight prior to the addition of the extra six pounds to my right side.
This obviously caused me to become unbalanced and REALLY messed me up during the buoyancy part of the exercises. :depressed:
The thing about it is after the session ended one instructor (the one who was working with me) told me I needed more weight and that we would make sure it was more evenly distributed "next time."
Another instructor told me that I didnt need anymore weight and that what I needed was to fully exhale every last little bit of air out of my lungs for the first 8 feet or so and that would solve all my problems.
From what I understand (read nothing at all) either one of these seem like viable options. Just wondering what some other experienced divers would have to say.
Also I didnt seem to have any problems with equalization that I have heard of others having, but for some reason I had a HELL of a time clearing my mask. Finally got it figured out and all is good on that front now, but just kicked my butt for a good 15 mins...:depressed:
All in all I had a good time, little tired from having to fight to stay flat the whole time (my body kept rolling to my right side) but other than that I look forward to making it to the ocean and getting my c-card any many more experiences to come.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
First problem I seemed to have was the inability to sink (always seemed to have the exact opposite of that problem before). One instructor decided it was because I needed more weight and added another 6 pounds to my right side.
A little background, I am 5'10" 180-185 lbs using a Henderson 7/5 semi dry, weight integrated BC, and already had 26 lbs of weight prior to the addition of the extra six pounds to my right side.
This obviously caused me to become unbalanced and REALLY messed me up during the buoyancy part of the exercises. :depressed:
The thing about it is after the session ended one instructor (the one who was working with me) told me I needed more weight and that we would make sure it was more evenly distributed "next time."
Another instructor told me that I didnt need anymore weight and that what I needed was to fully exhale every last little bit of air out of my lungs for the first 8 feet or so and that would solve all my problems.
From what I understand (read nothing at all) either one of these seem like viable options. Just wondering what some other experienced divers would have to say.
Also I didnt seem to have any problems with equalization that I have heard of others having, but for some reason I had a HELL of a time clearing my mask. Finally got it figured out and all is good on that front now, but just kicked my butt for a good 15 mins...:depressed:
All in all I had a good time, little tired from having to fight to stay flat the whole time (my body kept rolling to my right side) but other than that I look forward to making it to the ocean and getting my c-card any many more experiences to come.
Thanks for the advice in advance.