Gideon03
New
I’m just starting this new hobby and would love some advice for other divers who are overweight.
I’m currently 300 pounds and concerned about ability to rent equipment that will fit me. Especially since some of my diving will be done in remote areas of Asia and Latam. Given that I was wondering the following:
1) any reco on wetsuit manufacturers that fit our size. Most seem to tap out at high 200s. I did see that the Pinnacle Cruiser suits had King versions which seemed like they would be a good fit. Anyone have experience with those suits or could recommend another?
2) besides wetsuit, mask, fins, what other equipment would you recommend. From what I could read BCDs might be something because size might not be available everywhere plus the ability to be more planned and ready with weight placements. But I’m just not sure. And when I do the reading, many recommend the backplate. Thoughts/recos on BCDs or any other equipment I should consider buying
3) lastly, during my first lake dive, I noticed two things: 1) used up a lot of air quickly. I attributed it to nerves cause the lake was dark and this was a mew hobby. But I have been reading that overweight people use air faster. Is that a true statement and if so, any tips on how to improve or gear reco. Secondly, it was hard to dial in how much and where to place weights. I think my dive master was not as familiar with working with people my seize and I think I created a new challenge for him. Any advice here.
Thanks in advance for any advice/thoughts.
Rudy
I’m currently 300 pounds and concerned about ability to rent equipment that will fit me. Especially since some of my diving will be done in remote areas of Asia and Latam. Given that I was wondering the following:
1) any reco on wetsuit manufacturers that fit our size. Most seem to tap out at high 200s. I did see that the Pinnacle Cruiser suits had King versions which seemed like they would be a good fit. Anyone have experience with those suits or could recommend another?
2) besides wetsuit, mask, fins, what other equipment would you recommend. From what I could read BCDs might be something because size might not be available everywhere plus the ability to be more planned and ready with weight placements. But I’m just not sure. And when I do the reading, many recommend the backplate. Thoughts/recos on BCDs or any other equipment I should consider buying
3) lastly, during my first lake dive, I noticed two things: 1) used up a lot of air quickly. I attributed it to nerves cause the lake was dark and this was a mew hobby. But I have been reading that overweight people use air faster. Is that a true statement and if so, any tips on how to improve or gear reco. Secondly, it was hard to dial in how much and where to place weights. I think my dive master was not as familiar with working with people my seize and I think I created a new challenge for him. Any advice here.
Thanks in advance for any advice/thoughts.
Rudy