optimizing trim

nicolite · 6th December 2007, 13:07

I have been using APV Evo that comes with over the shoulder counterlungs and standard largish back plates(at least for a small female frame ). Although I am a newbie with buoyancy that sucks, I would like to know if there are other simple and easy methods of achieving optimum trim besides adding trim weights to counterbalance excessive buoyancy.

PCDiver · 6th December 2007, 14:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by nicolite)

I have been using APV Evo that comes with over the shoulder counterlungs and standard largish back plates(at least for a small female frame ). Although I am a newbie with buoyancy that sucks, I would like to know if there are other simple and easy methods of achieving optimum trim besides adding trim weights to counterbalance excessive buoyancy.

Hi Nicolite,

My wife dives an EVO as well. She recently switched to a travelframe. It really helped with bouyancy. What also helps is maintaining minimum loop volume. Not so easy in the beginning, but you well get the hang of it.

If you want we could meet up and discuss various options. We regularly do training dives in the PVE (Put van Ekeren). Feel free to join.

Take care,

Peter

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nicolite New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leuven Posts: 19	optimizing trim I have been using APV Evo that comes with over the shoulder counterlungs and standard largish back plates(at least for a small female frame ). Although I am a newbie with buoyancy that sucks, I would like to know if there are other simple and easy methods of achieving optimum trim besides adding trim weights to counterbalance excessive buoyancy.
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6th December 2007, 14:18	#2 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 981	Re: optimizing trim Quote: (Originally Posted by nicolite) I have been using APV Evo that comes with over the shoulder counterlungs and standard largish back plates(at least for a small female frame ). Although I am a newbie with buoyancy that sucks, I would like to know if there are other simple and easy methods of achieving optimum trim besides adding trim weights to counterbalance excessive buoyancy. Hi Nicolite, My wife dives an EVO as well. She recently switched to a travelframe. It really helped with bouyancy. What also helps is maintaining minimum loop volume. Not so easy in the beginning, but you well get the hang of it. If you want we could meet up and discuss various options. We regularly do training dives in the PVE (Put van Ekeren). Feel free to join. Take care, Peter
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