Diana: I'm with art.chick on this one. Using ankle wts is a subjective decision. If they work for you.. go for it!
Examples:
- when I demonstrate fin pivot or hover for my students I often use ankle wts because of the dreaded "floaty feet" syndrome.
- in my drysuit if I need additional weight, rather than put it on my belt & mess up my trim, I'll put on a pair of ankle wts. Or put them on my tank.
Scuba~dawg:
Examples:
- when I demonstrate fin pivot or hover for my students I often use ankle wts because of the dreaded "floaty feet" syndrome.
- in my drysuit if I need additional weight, rather than put it on my belt & mess up my trim, I'll put on a pair of ankle wts. Or put them on my tank.
Scuba~dawg:
I am having some serious gear related issues and paniced underwater.[/QOUTE]
Iam going to get so more pool time in and hopefully i will be ready for the ocean soon. I don't think I am ready to be thrown into the ocean with 100lb of gear on right now
The aforementioned is telling me you need to slow down. Take your time. Also get rid of your husband as a dive buddy until you have completed all your confined and open water training.
It's obvious that you are feeling pressured to dive because your husband is a DM. In cases like this I find that the male (diving)spouse is more of a hinderance than a help.
You will be a better, more confident, and totally self sufficient diver if you learn to dive on your own. After that, dive with your hubby & enjoy!
~SubMariner~