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• Mar 16, 2008

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I ordered a stilleto from my LDS because they did not have the size I needed. I have tried one on but have yet to get wet with it. I am curious about the integrated weight pockets. It seems that if you throw a 5# weight in each pocket, the weights would have a tendency to move around in the pockets. How accurate is my assessment? What is the solution if this is the case. Thanks for your help.

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Bruce,
The yellow mesh bags that fit into the weight pockets help keep the weights from moving around. If you just throw a 4 lb bag into each pocket, they will move around. So, go ahead and get the yellow weight pocket bags!

 

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Thanks, I am going to assume that these yellow mesh bags do not come with the BC and will cost extra. God bless capitalism.

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mrlipis:

Thanks, I am going to assume that these yellow mesh bags do not come with the BC and will cost extra. God bless capitalism.

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They do, but nothing to break the bank in all honesty. If you didn't order them and are planning a dive here shortly, you can use a zip loc bag if you want. I have the Ranger and actually made my own holding container.

I have used both the bean bag and lead coated weights. Both worked fine. I also have the trim weight pouches on the back - but I ordered those at the same time as the bc.

Hope this helps. Of course, your mileage may vary

 

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I have used both the bean bag and lead coated weights. Both worked fine. I also have the trim weight pouches on the back - but I ordered those at the same time as the bc.

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I assumed those came with the BC. The rear trim pouches that is. I really liked the location of those trim pockets and they were on the BC that I tried on. I am expecting it to arrive this week and I have 9 day trip planned the following week so hopefully I can get a pool dive in prior to leaving.

How is a zip lock bag going to work? What's to keep it from sliding around?

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mrlipis:

How is a zip lock bag going to work? What's to keep it from sliding around?

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The bag held them snug side by side and then I just put it in the bc. I folded over the bag if that makes sense and then just put it in the bc. I have also heard of people using nylons - go figure.

 

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Ask your LDS if they'll include the weight pouches at no charge, mine did.

 

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I use the yellow mesh bags to hold the shot bag weights, if I use cast lead weights I just drop them in and I don't feel them shifting around. I only drop a few pounds of weight in each rear trim pockets when I go from my aluminum tank to my steel tank.