I think one problem is that often people, particularly if not trained to be neutrally buoyant in mid water from the start, have a tendency to lose their position in the water as soon as the task loading is increased.
Would love to see the dive profile of one diver I was with on a 10m dive (who has a fair bit more experience than me) - every time he checked the compass he yo-yo-ed by a distance between a foot and a couple of metres. Was frustrating as I was supposed to be a buddy but no way was I trying to follow his profile - I stayed pretty much in mid water but watched him to make sure there were no problems.
I am still making a concious effort to be neutral and well trimmed but finding it getting a lot easier every dive. While finning, I do occasionally check under me to make sure I am still properly trimmed and not kicking up silt. I am not quite at the point of hovering effortlessly and motionlessly 2 feet above the sea floor yet though.
Would love to see the dive profile of one diver I was with on a 10m dive (who has a fair bit more experience than me) - every time he checked the compass he yo-yo-ed by a distance between a foot and a couple of metres. Was frustrating as I was supposed to be a buddy but no way was I trying to follow his profile - I stayed pretty much in mid water but watched him to make sure there were no problems.
I am still making a concious effort to be neutral and well trimmed but finding it getting a lot easier every dive. While finning, I do occasionally check under me to make sure I am still properly trimmed and not kicking up silt. I am not quite at the point of hovering effortlessly and motionlessly 2 feet above the sea floor yet though.