diver review/rating

[DanL]

Is it really critical to trim off every extra pound with a dry suit? Seems there is a bit of a safety factor in being a little over weighted - say if you breathe your tank down to 300psi (or even less) in a buddy breathing situation, or after a free flow at depth when you need to breath tank way down to get a safety stop. You would want a little extra weight with the lighter than normal tank.
Also, I'm finding that just a little more weight allows a little more suit inflation and a lot more warmth. I'm not talking gross overweighting (I'm using 16 integrated, 6 BP with AL80 with heaviest undies), but why all the rage about getting as "thin" as you can. Seems moderation, comfort, safety and PERSONAL PREFERENCE are reasonable factors rather than just going bulemic.
I know a diver whose goal is great form, another who likes his suit tight, and another who doesn't care and likes warmth and trying different things (me). All are valid approaches.