@@itravelwisely once you get used to sidemount you will be kicking yourself for not trying sooner it's a pain at first but is is so much better over time. I like backmount as well but the bulkiness of the tanks is tough
Jet fins are a design type. There are many manufacturers and brands that make jet fins. Each have their own characteristics. Its important to understand them and understand your needs. Not all jet fins are negatively buoyant. Rk3 jet fins are positive buoyant. whereas their rk3 HD fins are negative buoyant. For myself, my legs always sink. I couldn't pass some swimming classes because of this. I will always need positive buoyant fins. I also wear neoprene socks to help with this.
True, jet fins might be its own category due to its level of success and competitors that tweaked the fin design some for other markets. I have the same issue with having heavy legs! I used to weight lifting and I hike mountains frequently, so my legs are a bit muscular, leading to some strong negative buoyancy. I can use negatively buoyant fins with dry suit fairly easily but otherwise it's a lot easier for me to hit neutral trim in wet suit with positively buoyant fins. Neutral trim is a bit of an art and by sliding weight around near your torso it should be possible to hit neutral trim that way too with neutral buoyant fins. But it's of course personal preference and what works for you.
I struggle with because I am pretty short so my tank, for the most part, always hits me in the back of the head. When we position it lower my trim is affected. I think I am going to try diving w/the 63 next time
It's definitely a challenge with smaller frames. Depending on your BCD, some of the cam bands can be adjusted to make it more comfortable. I think the problem with needing a 63 will be that they are hard to find, especially traveling. You might try with 80 still, position it lower, and try to move more weight around towards the center or upper torso of the tank.
👍😎🤿🇵🇭! You are so right finding the perfect weight placement is a bit time consuming! Especially when not using the same gear all the time. So I found that owning your own gear is best and weight and cylinder rental is all you need!👍
Definitely, weight adjustments are often needed, especially traveling and renting some equipment. Buying new gear, or maybe gaining or lose some personal weight. The true end game of scuba diving is nailing and adjusting your weight quickly, every time, haha.
Great video , it's tough sidemoubt with drywall and woolen undergarments. Still trying to find my sweet spot on surface and at depth
Side mounting is so something I haven't explored, but I am getting into doubles! I think weighting can be a best with ask gear changes regardless!
@@itravelwisely once you get used to sidemount you will be kicking yourself for not trying sooner it's a pain at first but is is so much better over time. I like backmount as well but the bulkiness of the tanks is tough
@ivoryjohnson4662 sounds promising! I've heard good things on it! Will look into it. Thank you!
Thumbs-up on the Halcyon backplate and wing !
Haha, this was a rental. we were giving a try and figured I'd shoot the video with it. We did buy one one too, slowly converting over.
Jet fins are a design type. There are many manufacturers and brands that make jet fins. Each have their own characteristics. Its important to understand them and understand your needs.
Not all jet fins are negatively buoyant. Rk3 jet fins are positive buoyant. whereas their rk3 HD fins are negative buoyant.
For myself, my legs always sink. I couldn't pass some swimming classes because of this. I will always need positive buoyant fins. I also wear neoprene socks to help with this.
True, jet fins might be its own category due to its level of success and competitors that tweaked the fin design some for other markets.
I have the same issue with having heavy legs! I used to weight lifting and I hike mountains frequently, so my legs are a bit muscular, leading to some strong negative buoyancy.
I can use negatively buoyant fins with dry suit fairly easily but otherwise it's a lot easier for me to hit neutral trim in wet suit with positively buoyant fins.
Neutral trim is a bit of an art and by sliding weight around near your torso it should be possible to hit neutral trim that way too with neutral buoyant fins. But it's of course personal preference and what works for you.
I struggle with because I am pretty short so my tank, for the most part, always hits me in the back of the head. When we position it lower my trim is affected. I think I am going to try diving w/the 63 next time
It's definitely a challenge with smaller frames. Depending on your BCD, some of the cam bands can be adjusted to make it more comfortable.
I think the problem with needing a 63 will be that they are hard to find, especially traveling.
You might try with 80 still, position it lower, and try to move more weight around towards the center or upper torso of the tank.
👍😎🤿🇵🇭! You are so right finding the perfect weight placement is a bit time consuming! Especially when not using the same gear all the time. So I found that owning your own gear is best and weight and cylinder rental is all you need!👍
Definitely, weight adjustments are often needed, especially traveling and renting some equipment. Buying new gear, or maybe gaining or lose some personal weight. The true end game of scuba diving is nailing and adjusting your weight quickly, every time, haha.