Back Problem

[lobster]

Originally Posted by nigelH

No it isn't.

The tank might do but the lead is round your middle and doesn't stress your back one iota. Buy a harness and move the weight to your shoulders if you want to stress your back or, do what most of the people who complain about back problems do, bend over to lift your tanks.

I cannot see how a harness is going to of any advantage apart from when you are in a vertical position. I'll try distributing some weight to tank band and off my waist, recently changed to membrane suit. Used 14 in my old semi-dry, even when snorkling so I don't think I'm using too much.Thanks for help

[Steven]

Originally Posted by Timbo

Don,t apologise,,, your right,, but on the whole with the same underwear a neo usually needs a bit more ???
A loose fitting membrane can have more pockets of trapped air giving the user the impression that he needs more brick onboard,,,,,,
When I changed from my trusty Roho to an Otter Britt ( a far heavier suit ) I also needed an extra kilo ,,,
Strange eh??
An experienced buddy of mine recently did a bouyancy course and now dives 3 kilo's lighter !!!

wasn't that 7 kg!!!
or was that a buddy of mine???

[ianfirmin]

I have a dodgy back (racing motorcycles, broken, twice). I stick 4kg on the cylinder(s). Either strapped onto a single or as V weights on a twin. The wing supports the weight in the water (except at the end of the dive). Ditchable weight in pockets on the harness waist strap. Works for me.