Why Proper Weighting Matters on Every Scuba Dive
Proper Weighting In scuba diving, few things influence your comfort, safety, and enjoyment as much as proper weighting. Yet many divers continue to use the same amount of weight they used at the end of their Open Water Diver course—sometimes years later—without ever questioning whether it is still correct. But is that the right approach? In most cases, no. Weighting is not a fixed number. It evolves with your experience, your body, your equipment, and even your mindset in the water. Understanding how to weight yourself correctly—and why it matters—is one of the biggest steps toward becoming a confident, efficient, and environmentally responsible diver. The Habit Many Divers Fall Into At the end of an Open Water course, divers are often slightly overweighted. This is not because instructors want it that way long term, but because beginners are still learning: How to breathe calmly underwater How to control buoyancy How to position themselves How to manage stress and movement Extra weigh...
