Roberto Inzerillo
Contributor
Hi there
I've been gifted a used Mares Vector origin BCD. It's ok, good conditions, normal wearing but not bad at all. I already used it once on a shallow dive and I am generally happy with it but I am not entirely shure about the buoyancy it can provide.
I am 1.85m tall, 80Kg, I dive with a 7mm semi-dry suit and 8Kg on my belt. How much buoyancy should a proper BCD provide in this case?
This BCD is size S, a bit small for me, I have small shoulders and I generally use a size M and this one is a bit on the small side for me, although it fits without being unconfortable. Still, I wonder if it is too small regarding the buoyancy it can provide.
I am quite new to scuba so I have not much experience with the numbers. I can't find any decent specification sheet for this model but inside the pouch there's a plastic sheet with "Maximum buoyancy: N 120" on it (see picture).
What does that mean? Is it enough for me? Does it make any difference when I dive deep (well, 30m or so, not deeper)?
I've been gifted a used Mares Vector origin BCD. It's ok, good conditions, normal wearing but not bad at all. I already used it once on a shallow dive and I am generally happy with it but I am not entirely shure about the buoyancy it can provide.
I am 1.85m tall, 80Kg, I dive with a 7mm semi-dry suit and 8Kg on my belt. How much buoyancy should a proper BCD provide in this case?
This BCD is size S, a bit small for me, I have small shoulders and I generally use a size M and this one is a bit on the small side for me, although it fits without being unconfortable. Still, I wonder if it is too small regarding the buoyancy it can provide.
I am quite new to scuba so I have not much experience with the numbers. I can't find any decent specification sheet for this model but inside the pouch there's a plastic sheet with "Maximum buoyancy: N 120" on it (see picture).
What does that mean? Is it enough for me? Does it make any difference when I dive deep (well, 30m or so, not deeper)?