Weight belt issue, Need Opinion

MentalMarine

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• Apr 11, 2008

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Ok I have a bp/w that I think I have adjusted to the way I like it. The issue that I am having is previously I had a BCD that had the weight intergrated so I didnt really have to mess with a weight belt. I wear a 7mm FJ and need about 26 lbs to get me neutral. That weight on a weight belt about falls off my butt when I put it on a weight belt and just feels akward. Does anyone have a suggestion of another type of weight belt or am I just doing something wrong?

 

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• Apr 11, 2008

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same thing I said on TDS. weight pockets. maybe a tail weight.

just my uneducated .02

 

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• Apr 11, 2008

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with the weight pockets, I was thinking of putting 4 on the waist belt for 20 lbs. and work the other 6 on the belt or with some other trim weight.

 

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• Apr 11, 2008

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Look at a weight harness

DUI has one

DUI - Weight & Trim Systems

But there are others

 

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• Apr 11, 2008

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I agree! A harness is the way to go.... Dry suit divers use them so they don't pinch of air transfer in the suit! They work great!