On 7/4/98 9:01, Jamie Curtis, JC@De*.co* said:

>So, if I can achive positive buoyancy with all my gear(full tanks) in the
>deep-end of my pool with my bathing suit on, should I not be able to do the
>same at 200ft in the ocean with the exact same gear in wetsuit?

No.

The bouyancy of your wetsuit changes with depth, which affects how much 
lift is neccessary to make the whole package positive. You have the same 
amount of lift, yes, but you NEED more than you needed at 12 feet.

Your middle name isn't "Lee", is it?

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