dschonbrun
Contributor
I'm new to DIR, but am very interested in clean and well-tested methods. I've just ordered a Freedom Plate with Hog harness and am interested to find options for weighting that align with DIR standards.
Here are some stats to help people...
I'm 5'10" 190 lb. With an AL 80 and a 3mm Full WS, I typically add 10-12 lb. I can achieve good trim by putting 40-50% in my trim pockets (non DIR BCD) and 50-60% of it on a separate waist level weight belt. My fins are slightly negatively buoyant (c-straps).
The Freedom Plate is about 6 lb. So, I figure I need to add about 3lb of ballast at chest height (trim) and about 3-4 lb of easily removable weight at my waist. What options do you suggest for the chest/shoulder level (trim) weight?
Thanks,
David Schonbrun
Here are some stats to help people...
I'm 5'10" 190 lb. With an AL 80 and a 3mm Full WS, I typically add 10-12 lb. I can achieve good trim by putting 40-50% in my trim pockets (non DIR BCD) and 50-60% of it on a separate waist level weight belt. My fins are slightly negatively buoyant (c-straps).
The Freedom Plate is about 6 lb. So, I figure I need to add about 3lb of ballast at chest height (trim) and about 3-4 lb of easily removable weight at my waist. What options do you suggest for the chest/shoulder level (trim) weight?
Thanks,
David Schonbrun