Fresh Water Boyancy Problems :/

[MattWilliams]

hey guys i dived ewens ponds in mount gambier australia what was a great dive any everyone who has the chance should do it,
BUT i had alot of boyancy issues like going up and down with out inflating or deflating! any tips?
Also if you want to do this dive or learn more i shot this video while there
Ewens Ponds Dive 11.6.12 - YouTube

 

[TSandM]

Did you change your weighting? If you used the same weight you do in salt water, you were probably five or six pounds overweighted, which can lead to a lot of instability in the water column, because you have to have so much air in your BC to get neutral.

 

[Insta-Gator]

You'll get some "do a weight check" responses, but generally speaking, if you have control of your buoyancy in salt water and don't change your kit for fresh water, start by taking 6 pounds of lead off. Excessive use of your BCD for minor depth adjustments is usually a sign that your are over weighted.

edit: Lynne, do you ever sleep?

 

[MattWilliams]

best answer for sure! cheers man!

 

[TSandM]

I'm working night shift . . .