I'm a novice with only two logged dives in hawaii, where I wore a 3 mm shorty, had an Al 80 tank, and was weighted maybe just a teeny bit light at 16lbs. I am 6'5" and 250 lbs. This is my total diving experience up to now.
But I want to dive in Monterey, with basically the same tank, but probably with a 7mm farmer john wetsuit with a half mil skinsuit, bibbed hood, gloves and 7mm booties. I know I'm going to need a lot more weight, maybe in the 35 - 40lb range, but with no experience up here in the cold water, I'm a little uneasy not having a good idea of how much weight to try.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
But I want to dive in Monterey, with basically the same tank, but probably with a 7mm farmer john wetsuit with a half mil skinsuit, bibbed hood, gloves and 7mm booties. I know I'm going to need a lot more weight, maybe in the 35 - 40lb range, but with no experience up here in the cold water, I'm a little uneasy not having a good idea of how much weight to try.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.