I am in the process of moving from a conventional BCD to a BP/W. I rented a Halcyon rig at my LDS to try it out and really liked it. I am on my way to Vieques in two weeks, so I thought it would be a nice excuse to get something light for travel and then assuming all goes well, get another heavier rig for colder Northeastern diving next year. I went with a Dive Rite back plate and Traveller wing with their basic harness. I have the weight belt that I bought for my first pool classes and I plan on using that with whatever weight I need to dive with my 3 mil suit and the ubiquitous 80cf aluminum tank that they will probably rent in PR. My question is this: I know that 2" cordura basic weight belts get loose as depth pressure compresses exposure suits. Does scubaboard wisdom suggest rubber belts, expandable buckles, or just readjustment in order to keep weight belts from slipping off at depth? I was thinking about completing a deep dive specialty while I'm there, so this seems like something I need to think about.
Thanks for humoring my noobness.
Thanks for humoring my noobness.