Quote: (Originally Posted by
jhaaja)
I would lose the ankle weights. They lead to wrong technique diving the drysuit. You just have to get used to keeping the suit fairly tight with only a minimum amount of gas in it. That we way it feels more like a wetsuit, no gas slushing around the suit if you change your position in the water.
JH
Don't get started with the Pro/Con Ankle weight debate. Everyone is different in how they prefer to distribute their weights and there are too many variables to list. New dry divers should start with them, and experiment once they are comfortable. Personally, I've done around 250 dry dives and like to use a set of elastic 1lb ankle weights.
As for the amount of "Extra" weight you need diving dry: With my OC setup I use about 10lbs in Tropical with 3mm wet suit. Diving dry in cold water I use 24lbs. I have not take my Sport Kiss on a tropical / wet suit dive yet, but imagine the difference will be similar.