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Old 04-12-2008, 06:07 AM   #3 (permalink)
Splitlip
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Rule of thumb..1/3 of your weight goes in the trim pockets. Justa rule of thumb though. It is an individual thing.

You don't necessarily "need" to fully inflate your wing at the surface. Just "need" to inflate enough to keep your chin out of the water. Or kick on to your back like you are in a recliner and you can float like Papillon on a bag of coconuts .
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Diving sucks. Don't try it.

They called themselves Guerrilla Divers.
Composed of elite divers with Macho mentalities, back when men were men, and FEAR was a lispy companion of the common Man. It was a time before insurance liabilities, lawsuits or beauracratic regulation of the "sport".
Guerrilla divers didn't need "Buoyancy Compensator Vests". In fact, "Anyone who needs a BC deserves to drown" was a popular adage.
Exploration and the Hunt came first, excitement and fun followed. Safety was the stepchild of fitness, good reflexes and a cool head.
This was a time of great Adventure.
HELP SUDS and Wounded Soldiers learn to DIVE!
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