Dive log
Stats
- Max Depth: 8.6 m / 28 ft
- Average Depth: 4.3 m / 14 ft
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Water Temp: 16.0°C / 61°F
- Gas: EAN32
- Tank(s): HP100
- Pressure Start: 172 bar / 2500 psi
- Pressure End: 152 bar / 2200 psi
- Surface Consumption Rate: 24.90 L/min / 0.88 cf/min
Notes
Even shorter 2nd dive, if you can call it that. However, technically hit the requirements for the Drysuit course. Huzzah!
Drained my tank to 500PSI to do a final buoyancy check with my HP100 tank. I dived with 16 pounds of weight (I’m typically at 12 in my 7mm semidry). Needed 2 more pounds after the final weight check. So, with current undergarments ideal weight for me is ~18 pounds.
With the drysuit, may decide to switch to my stainless steel backplate. That would mean I need to carry 12 pounds of weight, but would need to work out how much has to be ditchable. Currently I dive with 4 pounds ditchable and I can comfortably stay at the surface with a failed wing with 8 pounds still attached.
I believe the rule of thumb is a competent diver that is properly weighted can remain at the surface with 10 pounds of residual negative buoyancy in the event of a wing failure.