Description
StiX Adjustable Buoyancy Float
The StiX Adjustable Buoyancy Float is a package of non-compressible buoyancy floats that fit on Ultralight arms (or similar) provide the ability to adjust the buoyancy of your underwater camera system to your desired lift capacity.
The StiX system utilises a non compressible foam float to adjust the buoyancy of your camera system. By adding or removing different sized floats from the arms, a camera system can be dialled in with the exact buoyancy a shooter desires.
Product specifications for Stix Large Buoyancy Float:
Amount of lift:
- Each: 3.4oz / 82g
- Pack of 4: 13.5oz / 323g
Dimensions:
- Individual Float size: 2 in x 2 in x 2 in / 50mm x 50mm x 50mm
Product specifications for Stix Jumbo Buoyancy Float:
Amount of lift:
- Each: 6.4oz / 181g
- Pack of 4: 1.6lbs / 726g
Dimensions:
- Individual Float: 2.5 in x 2.5 in x 2 in / 65mm x 65mm x 50mm
Why do we use buoyancy arms underwater?
We consider buoyancy the number one reason divers struggle with underwater photography. A camera system with comfortable buoyancy is much easier to use, will result in better photos, make your dive more enjoyable, and protect the reef.
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for buoyancy, but there are some ground rules. First, make sure you understand the smaller your housing is, the more likely you’ll need to add floats. Second, you’ll want to determine if you’re more comfortable with positive, negative, or neutral buoyancy and select the best buoyancy accessories to meet your needs.
BUOYANCY VS TRIM
First, we need to define two key terms in underwater photography housing use. “Buoyancy” is how heavy or light your camera feels in your hands. “Trim” is how much your housing twists forward or back in your hand. A perfect camera would feel weightless underwater (perfect buoyancy) and not further tire your wrists with it twisting up or down (perfect trim).
