Here we go again...
AL 80 with Jacket BC and brand spanking 7 mm, 6 pounds....3# in each of the trim pockets on the back of the BC, no belt, i hate belts
Currently i have a 6 month old suit so i use 4# but sometimes have to give that away...
No suit. No weight
I'm 170 and not skinny....
In other words it all goes to show, there is no one answer. I believe this is the single most important thing in improving someones skill. Proper weighting and therefore proper trim.
A good instructor will continue to work with you until its all good, unfortunately a lot just put you through the drills with a ton of lead so you stay on the bottom. THis leads to a large percentage of people being overweighted from day one and therefore using it as a crutch or teddy bear ("don't take my weight, i need it...")
Thankfully, most people do listen and take out 2# per day over a week when we suggest it to them. Its great to watch them improve their skills, buoyancy, and of course air consumption as the week progresses...
AL 80 with Jacket BC and brand spanking 7 mm, 6 pounds....3# in each of the trim pockets on the back of the BC, no belt, i hate belts
Currently i have a 6 month old suit so i use 4# but sometimes have to give that away...
No suit. No weight
I'm 170 and not skinny....
In other words it all goes to show, there is no one answer. I believe this is the single most important thing in improving someones skill. Proper weighting and therefore proper trim.
A good instructor will continue to work with you until its all good, unfortunately a lot just put you through the drills with a ton of lead so you stay on the bottom. THis leads to a large percentage of people being overweighted from day one and therefore using it as a crutch or teddy bear ("don't take my weight, i need it...")
Thankfully, most people do listen and take out 2# per day over a week when we suggest it to them. Its great to watch them improve their skills, buoyancy, and of course air consumption as the week progresses...