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| Originally Posted by Eeyore Julie, I dont think there is a calculation which can tell you the weight needed
I would initially start with about 3Kgs on a belt & just do the normal weight check when you hit the pool or the sea (although I would expect a couple of extra Kg's in the sea) just give a few extra Kg's to you buddy to hold & pass over if you need them
hope it helps?!? |
Wot he said. We're all different so checking for yourself is best. It also depends also on the salinity of the water. I have varied between 2-4k in a 5mm wetsuit depending on which country I am diving. Unless that's just the fluctuations in the amount of pies I have eaten
I'd do a check in the pool and add a couple for salt water. If in doubt on holiday, go heavier at the start and take off the belt as required. I'd rather be overweighted at the start on my first dive than find myself struggling to keep down once my cylinder drains.
Also, on your very first dive of your holiday your suit may be more buoyant, so if in doubt on the first dive you might want to add a kilo for that.
HTH
Helen