Lesson 56
As discussed, correct trim is important for streamlining, moving efficiently and preserving the underwater environment. Part of having good buoyancy and trim is having the right amount of weight.
- Check your weight in the water with your buddy, and make any adjustments one at a time so you can help each other.
- Check with all your equipment in place and breathe from your regulator.
- You should float at eye level with an empty BCD and holding a normal breath. When you exhale, you should slowly sink.
- After adjusting so you float at eye level, add two kilograms/five pounds if you checked with a full cylinder. This is because the air in it has weight, so you will become lighter as you use up your air. Two kilograms/five pounds adjusts for the air in a typical cylinder.
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