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At 09:14  17/01/00 , Akula wrote:

> > 2.  What level of buoyancy is considered minimalist
> > when diving singles and doubles?  And what is the 
> > easiest way to compute my buoyancy requirements in 
> > varying conditions with different tanks?
>
>you need enough bouyancy to lift you and all you kit
>and float you head up at the surface. 

So, If I use a 45 lb wing, I can dive up to, say, 
35lb negative?

And if I use a 60lb wing , I can dive up to, oh,
50 lb negative?

And then do I factor the lift from my drysuit into
the calculations, or just the wing?


>Like I said "God rewards fools"

Yeah, but only temporarily.


Thanks Ak

rgrds billyw


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