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Well, when u think about it:
In the pool with no weight belt, you are neutral.
In the sea with a drysuit, you need (in this case) 10kg lead
Therefore the suit has made you 10kg more bouyant.
Therefore if the suit floods completely, you will be 10kg negative, and your BCD will only get you back to the surface if it can supply at least 10kg of lift.
I have to say, I don't think I've ever come across a BCD that didn't give over 10kg.
My recommendation:
Get the best fitting BCD possible. If the amount of lift it supplies isn't enough, then buy a pouch weightbelt. This is the type where the lead sits in pockets, and therefore allows for dumping of small amounts of lead instead of risking a Polaris attempt.
Also, if she carries at least one SMB and reel, she has another source of 10kg of buoyancy - deploy SMB and ascend by swimming, locking the reel and hanging when you need the rest.
That said, the Buddy Tekwing is something you should seriously consider if you want lots of lift but good fit.  |