cannon fodder
Contributor
Hi All,
I posted something similar in the dive rite forum, but I thought I would expand my post. I have a non integrated BCD and had problems with my weight belt slipping. Some of the people on the boat suggested suspenders, so I got a pair. The suspenders make the "quick release" on the belt into more of a "release is possible if you work at it".
I see that there are weight pockets available with quick releases from dive rite, xs scuba, sea soft, manta, and possibly more. I am wondering if these will allow me to turn the suspenders and weight belt into a harness with quick release weights, like a weight integrated BCD? Is this a good idea, or something to be avoided?
Also, how big are the pockets on some of these? They look long and narrow, for example how do two 3.5 inch 8 pound weights (equals 7 inches wide) fit into a pocket that is only 6 inches wide? Is it possible to work with rental hard weights in a set up like this?
Thanks,
Derek
I posted something similar in the dive rite forum, but I thought I would expand my post. I have a non integrated BCD and had problems with my weight belt slipping. Some of the people on the boat suggested suspenders, so I got a pair. The suspenders make the "quick release" on the belt into more of a "release is possible if you work at it".
I see that there are weight pockets available with quick releases from dive rite, xs scuba, sea soft, manta, and possibly more. I am wondering if these will allow me to turn the suspenders and weight belt into a harness with quick release weights, like a weight integrated BCD? Is this a good idea, or something to be avoided?
Also, how big are the pockets on some of these? They look long and narrow, for example how do two 3.5 inch 8 pound weights (equals 7 inches wide) fit into a pocket that is only 6 inches wide? Is it possible to work with rental hard weights in a set up like this?
Thanks,
Derek