bennygill
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I've recently inquired about buying a BP&W setup from DSS. Tobin was very helpful by suggesting what rig I should buy based on what I'll be diving with. But I was hoping to read up on this subject for my own learning.
What calculations does he use to determine what gear I need? For example if I was using different tanks or wet suit thickness how would that affect the decision of what gear I should buy?
I know the general stuff, salt water more buoyant than fresh. Al80's more buoyant than HP100's. Thicker wetsuits more buoyant than thin. Etc... BUT I don't understand how I can give that information to someone and they come back to me with an answer of what a correct setup would be.
I did all my training a long time ago and I'm only recently getting back into diving in a big way... the only thing I remember about all this is the PADI "take a breath and hold it" method for determining how much weight to use.
Also is it possible to ever have a setup that does not require a weight belt?
Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
What calculations does he use to determine what gear I need? For example if I was using different tanks or wet suit thickness how would that affect the decision of what gear I should buy?
I know the general stuff, salt water more buoyant than fresh. Al80's more buoyant than HP100's. Thicker wetsuits more buoyant than thin. Etc... BUT I don't understand how I can give that information to someone and they come back to me with an answer of what a correct setup would be.
I did all my training a long time ago and I'm only recently getting back into diving in a big way... the only thing I remember about all this is the PADI "take a breath and hold it" method for determining how much weight to use.
Also is it possible to ever have a setup that does not require a weight belt?
Sorry if this is in the wrong section.