{"id":540,"date":"2025-01-08T12:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=540"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:50:36","slug":"scuba-diving-techniques-hover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips To Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Tips To Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to hover statically in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-trim-problems\/\">horizontal trim<\/a> when scuba diving dramatically increases your comfort and capability underwater. Unfortunately, this proficiency is frequently neglected in training courses; it takes time to master and too few scuba instructors are capable of doing it themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horizontal trim is not innate if the diver is finning; using a flutter kick will mask poor trim because it allows the lower body to be held up. True horizontal trim can only be ascertained if the diver is static and hovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I list ten simple considerations that will enable you to master static horizontal trim hover when diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Cylinder-Positioning\" >Cylinder Positioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Fit-a-Secondary-Cam-Band\" >Fit a Secondary Cam-Band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#BCD-Trim-Weights\" >BCD Trim Weights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Cam-Band-Trim-Weights\" >Cam-Band Trim Weights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Integrated-Weights-can-cause-Trim-Problems\" >Integrated Weights can cause Trim Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Posture-for-a-Horizontal-Trim-Hover\" >Posture for a Horizontal Trim Hover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Head-and-Arm-Positioning-To-Hover-in-Trim\" >Head and Arm Positioning To Hover in Trim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Leg-Positioning-To-Hover-in-Trim\" >Leg Positioning To Hover in Trim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#How-Horizontal-Trim-Hover-Actually-Feels\" >How Horizontal Trim Hover Actually Feels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horizontal-Trim-Hover-Weighting\"><\/span>Horizontal Trim Hover: Weighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine-tune &amp; confirm your ideal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-buoyancy-masterclass-4of9-assessing-your-weight-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weighting requirements<\/a>. Any surplus weight will mean there is air in your BCD. As you attempt to hold trim, this air can migrate in the BCD and cause havoc with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-buoyancy-masterclass-5of9-trim-and-position\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trim<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacket BCDs tend to exacerbate this, compared with BP&amp;W designs, but the root problem is always the&nbsp;<em>volume<\/em>&nbsp;of air in the BCD. Be aware of how much air is actually in your BCD and where that air is resting. If you go &#8216;head-down&#8217; then the air will migrate to the bottom (highest point) of your BCD. You&#8217;ll need to move it if you are to regain horizontal trim. The less air, the less dramatic this issue is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18222541_1527204277291641_1802323050825990544_n-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Weighting for Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18222541_1527204277291641_1802323050825990544_n-1-edited.jpg 960w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18222541_1527204277291641_1802323050825990544_n-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/18222541_1527204277291641_1802323050825990544_n-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Horizontal trim will become the default unconscious position once you have mastered it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-3031081779\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cylinder-Positioning\"><\/span>Cylinder Positioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cylinder positioning makes a big difference. Experiment with fitting the cylinder higher\/lower within the cam band. Be aware that this positioning will need to be changed if different cylinders are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Trim-standard.jpg\" alt=\"Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Trim-standard.jpg 614w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Trim-standard-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your goal should be to consistently retain horizontal trim within 30 degrees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fit-a-Secondary-Cam-Band\"><\/span>Fit a Secondary Cam-Band<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fit a second (lower) cam band to the BCD, if you can. This gives you more control over cylinder positioning, in addition to helping control the effect of tail-buoyant <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/steel-or-aluminium-cylinders\/\">aluminum cylinders<\/a>. Many good quality BCDs have the option to fit a second band but don&#8217;t come with one as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full size-medium wp-image-137\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Trim-Over-Weighting.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba diving techniques\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Trim-Over-Weighting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Trim-Over-Weighting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Trim-Over-Weighting-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Trim-Over-Weighting-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impact of over-weighting on scuba <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/horizontal-trim-scuba-diving\/\">diver trim<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B004UI1T12&amp;asins=B004UI1T12&amp;linkId=f18b734cd0f49fdf89cc9263f9188e03&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00883X9R2&amp;asins=B00883X9R2&amp;linkId=ca7630176751f88ab08e34d172a4ba21&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00PVMAP9I&amp;asins=B00PVMAP9I&amp;linkId=656e8b581b560dbff3f7355f930533ff&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BCD-Trim-Weights\"><\/span>BCD Trim Weights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim weights are useful for fine-tuning horizontal trim, but they are not the first and only solution. A flawed posture and other equipment weight imbalances will mask fundamental problems; you cannot hope to effectively fine-tune your innate horizontal trim until those issues are resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim weight pockets on the upper BCD help bring your head down. If you are too much head down, then you may have too much trim <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-weighting-guide\/\">weighting<\/a>. If your torso is too upright, then trim weights can help bring you more horizontal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-111-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-111-2-edited.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-111-2-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-111-2-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-111-2-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You need to master a static hover before you can diagnose the impact of weight placement on your inherent trim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-3\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-4059631878\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6151212517\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cam-Band-Trim-Weights\"><\/span>Cam-Band Trim Weights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your BCD does not have inbuilt trim weight pockets, you can add separate trim weight pockets to your BCD camband. These allow you to fine-tune your trim by adding weight above or below your &#8216;balance point&#8217;, without the excessive re-distribution caused by using ankle weights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00LTZ7FBM&amp;asins=B00LTZ7FBM&amp;linkId=4ee88d6026f91ad19fc50fa58908bab5&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00VAZH0SE&amp;asins=B00VAZH0SE&amp;linkId=67e3dd3a23d43d2bb511b85be95c4c1f&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00D3UMZJS&amp;asins=B00D3UMZJS&amp;linkId=3a8054c57e98fd4f2066222481311655&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07L138XVN&amp;asins=B07L138XVN&amp;linkId=64219866a043e705bf83c52c6c81ea6c&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Buoyancy Control And Trim - Scuba\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JlUjnXBzNlc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrated-Weights-can-cause-Trim-Problems\"><\/span>Integrated Weights can cause Trim Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware of the problems caused by using integrated weight systems. On jacket BCDs, these tend to hold the weights further from your torso and there can be a lot of inertial movement\/swing in the weights. Weight belts offer more snug storage, directly against your torso without &#8216;swing&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better, consider investing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/backplate-wing-bcd-guide-bpw\/\">backplate\/wing-style BCD<\/a>. The metal backplate distributes weight across the length of your upper torso and contributes towards innate horizontal trim. These BCDs are modular, so you can pick an aluminum or steel backplate to suit your weighting needs. In many cases, no additional weighting will be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B08877CCGW&amp;asins=B08877CCGW&amp;linkId=1a052b1a4d12ebc1fce8482c812d3c51&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B09CMYGG5D&amp;asins=B09CMYGG5D&amp;linkId=a73b1626119be30037ebd00f548abb47&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B082313ZQD&amp;asins=B082313ZQD&amp;linkId=3db2f51a3cf883bf105eb4c41ae91e74&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Posture for Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_20160811_153022-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Correct posture is critical for trim control. This can be practiced on dry land.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posture-for-a-Horizontal-Trim-Hover\"><\/span>Posture for a Horizontal Trim Hover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice optimal posture for effective horizontal trim when hovering. The shoulders, hips, and knees should all be on the same level &#8211; requiring a back-arch (akin to &#8216;freefall parachutists&#8217; posture). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ideal-Trim-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ideal-Trim-edited.jpg 562w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ideal-Trim-edited-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The shoulders, hips, and knees should align horizontally<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, weakness in the stomach\/hips tends to unravel this posture &#8211; leading to an &#8216;arse-up\/knees down body position that makes hovering much more problematic. It can take a while (multiple dives) for this position to start to feel natural &#8211; and to develop the muscles needed to hold it in a relaxed manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Common-Trim-Problems.jpg\" alt=\"Horizontal hover when scuba diving: \" class=\"wp-image-19510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Common-Trim-Problems.jpg 1134w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Common-Trim-Problems-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Common-Trim-Problems-1024x903.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Common-Trim-Problems-768x677.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The relationship between shoulders, hips, and knee position is crucial for static horizontal trim.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-4\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-1829643265\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2954736365\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head-and-Arm-Positioning-To-Hover-in-Trim\"><\/span>Head and Arm Positioning To Hover in Trim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider your head and arm position when hovering horizontally. The body trim tends to follow the head, with respect to orientation. When horizontal you need to look forwards (bent neck), otherwise,&nbsp;<em>if you are looking down<\/em>, then your body will go head-down. Likewise, extending your arms forwards, or pulling them back, will impact your overall trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited.jpg\" alt=\"head and arm positioning for Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-16-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leg-Positioning-To-Hover-in-Trim\"><\/span>Leg Positioning To Hover in Trim<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your shoulder-hip-knee positioning is stable and level, then the position of your lower legs\/fins allows you to fine-tune your balance. However, there&#8217;s no point getting focused on this aspect until your basic positioning is perfected.&nbsp;In horizontal trim, a good leg position is also critical. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping the knees bent and holding the lower legs vertically does a lot to alter your balance point &#8211; this works great with advanced finning techniques such as the frog kick or the modified flutter kick. It also allows techniques such as the &#8216;helicopter turn&#8217; and &#8216;back\/reverse kick&#8217; to be utilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Leg positioning for Horizontal Hover When Scuba Diving\" class=\"wp-image-19495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-1-edited.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Andy-Davis-Sidemount-Diving-91-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Horizontal-Trim-Hover-Actually-Feels\"><\/span>How Horizontal Trim Hover Actually Feels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that proper horizontal trim can actually&nbsp;<em>feel<\/em>&nbsp;like you are a little bit &#8216;head-down&#8217;. Most divers get very accustomed to being in a head upwards trim. This can deceptively feel like you are horizontal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can confirm that you are in horizontal trim by tucking your chin to your chest and looking along the front of your torso. Your eyeliner should be straight behind you. If you are looking towards the bottom, your trim is feet low. If you are looking towards the surface, you are actually head-low trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png\" alt=\"Andy Davis Technical Sidemount Wreck Diving Subic Bay Philippines RAID Courses Training\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" style=\"width:225px;height:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-1024x1009.png 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-The-Author\"><\/span>About The Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png 274w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1-250x70.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy Davis<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/raid-diving-courses-philippines\/raid\/\">RAID<\/a>, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-technical-diving\/\">technical diving<\/a> instructor who specializes in teaching <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/sidemount-courses\/\">sidemount<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">trimix<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">advanced wreck<\/a> diving courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently residing in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/subic-bay-wreck-diving-sites\/\">Subic Bay, Philippines<\/a>; he has amassed more than 10,000 open-circuit and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/testing-ccr-rebreather-liberty-triton-sidewinder\/\">CCR<\/a> dives over three decades of challenging diving across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy<\/a> has published numerous diving magazine articles and designed advanced certification courses for several dive training agencies, He regularly tests and reviews new <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-equipment-shopping-buying-best-dive-gear\/\">dive gear<\/a> for scuba equipment manufacturers. 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