Question about what type of wing to get...

[hawk1278]

This is my first time putting together a BP/W system so this may be a dumb question. I am kind of a big person (6'1" about 270~275) and I plan on diving singles for now. Is a 35lb wing good enough or will I need something greater than 35lb?

Thanks

 

[PerroneFord]

Your body will float in water. You wear weight to counteract this and be neutral. The wing is not for YOU, it's for your gear. With an AL80, and a moderate amount of lead on you, a 27 or 36 should be PLENTY.

I'm 240, 6'0" and my 27# wing is never more than half full.