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How do i determine how much weight i need
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It's been a number of years and a few extra pounds since I last dove. I don't remember how much weight I last used. Is there a way to figure this out before i go diving next? (I plan to wear a 3mm wetsuit)
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Adam
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Try working with the following table as suggested from PADI.
Exposure Suit Type
Start With
Swimsuit/dive skin
1 - 4 lbs
3 mm/1/16 in. one piece wet suit, shorties, jump suit
5% of your body weight
5 mm/3/16 in. two piece wet suit
10% of your body weight
7 mm/1/4 in. wet suit w/hood & gloves
10% of your body weight, + 3 - 5 lbs
Neoprene dry suit
10% of your body weight, + 7 - 10 lbs
Shell dry suit, light undergarment
10% of your body weight, + 3 - 5 lbs
Shell dry suit, heavy undergarment
10% of your body weight, + 7-14 lbs
Salt/Fresh Water change
Body Weight
Add(going to salt) or subtract (going to fresh)
100 - 125 lbs
4 lbs
126 - 155 lbs
5 lbs
156 - 186 lbs
6 lbs
187 - 217 lbs
7 lbs
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