Hi I just had my first scuba lesson and I was using a supplied Aqua Lung BCD.
The instructor had us descend and sit on the bottom on our knees while we did our skill practice. However, I was constantly fighting (and mostly losing) a fairly strong tendency to roll or pitch forward. It was so bad, that I could barely focus on the tasks and had to keep one hand on the bottom so I wouldn't do a face plant.
The strong pitching tendency was present at all times, with empty BCD on the bottom, or full at the surface. I could not stay vertical at the surface without a hand on the wall.
I was told it was because I needed to relax, but it was so severe that I believe it to be something else.
Any information would be helpful, because I didn't enjoy the experience at all. Thanks!
The instructor had us descend and sit on the bottom on our knees while we did our skill practice. However, I was constantly fighting (and mostly losing) a fairly strong tendency to roll or pitch forward. It was so bad, that I could barely focus on the tasks and had to keep one hand on the bottom so I wouldn't do a face plant.
The strong pitching tendency was present at all times, with empty BCD on the bottom, or full at the surface. I could not stay vertical at the surface without a hand on the wall.
I was told it was because I needed to relax, but it was so severe that I believe it to be something else.
Any information would be helpful, because I didn't enjoy the experience at all. Thanks!