Controlling your buoyancy with weights and air
The amount of weight you choose should allow you to descend slowly, not make you sink. Be sure to test your weighting before you dive to be sure you are weighted properly. More is not always better!
Different suits, dive environments, and tank size and composition may change your weight requirements
Your BCD is not an elevator. Before diving you need to understand how your BCD responds to adding or dumping small amounts of air
As you dive your bouyancy changes due to wetsuit compression, air tank depletion, and other environmental changes. Be prepared for this and know how much air to use to help minimize the effects of this on your dive.
Bouyancy control is a skill that is worth your time to help you avoid injury while exploring the underwater world!
Different suits, dive environments, and tank size and composition may change your weight requirements
Your BCD is not an elevator. Before diving you need to understand how your BCD responds to adding or dumping small amounts of air
As you dive your bouyancy changes due to wetsuit compression, air tank depletion, and other environmental changes. Be prepared for this and know how much air to use to help minimize the effects of this on your dive.
Bouyancy control is a skill that is worth your time to help you avoid injury while exploring the underwater world!
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