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In a message dated 4/28/99 8:20:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
billlais@mp*.ne* writes:
<< I have a good friend who only dives AL80s. He doesn't add any weight
at
all
when he's diving fresh, but adds about 3 lbs when diving salt water. 16
lbs?? >>
Bill,
If you have dove water in the 40's, then you've know,, you need maximum
insulation. I have two drysuits: the one I'm using right now has room for
the about a half-an-inch thick underwear and I can reach my valves and the
butt D-ring without overstretching the material. I don't know how much
weight I'll need! I have an eight pound v-weight I can put on and then start
with a six pound belt. As for the 65 degree plus water temperatures, I can
use my suit that is a tad smaller and some thermo undies and shorts; then
maybe I won't need a v-weight at all.
I asked how much should be on the weight belt because it seems obvious
that if you drop too much weight, you go ballistic!? By dropping more than
six pounds, you will be immediately overpositive and probably won't be able
to slow down your accent.
Which brings me to a more in depth question: would you or George say, put
4-6 pounds on the belt or more? Certainly not sixteen lbs? That seems to me
to dangerous.
Do you have more than six pounds on you belt in salt water? or less?
willing to try it, if it sounds sensible
Randy
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