Weighting Salt vs. Fresh

[jasondbaker]

I'm 6-2, 190lb, and wear around 4lb total with a full 3mil in salt water.  I also dive with a backplate+wing so that reduces some of the bulk. My guess without knowing your body type is that you might start with around 10lb.  Your best bet is to test out the configuration in the pool or do a buoyancy test at the start of your first dive.  Much of the weighting depends on your body type, experience level, and gear.  I shed 6 lbs of weight in salt water after gaining more experience.