weight belt vs. weight in BC?
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on_two_wheels
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Only reason I'd be able to think of is if your bc had NO ditchable weight. Even then, some choose not to carry any ditchable.
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bc with weights is the way to go and no if you get a bc with weight pockts you do not need a weight belt
NJ to FLA
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i'd have to agree that integrated is the best.. the weight belt also hurt my hip bones bc it was so heavy for me
themagni
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Doesn't matter. Either configuration WILL.
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Nah, sometimes you're wearing 40#, so if your BC will only hold 20# ditchable, you've got to find places to fit the rest. I can fit the rest of mine in my wing; some people like a weight belt.
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Nah, sometimes you're wearing 40#, so if your BC will only hold 20# ditchable, you've got to find places to fit the rest. I can fit the rest of mine in my wing; some people like a weight belt.
Blackwood
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Weight is weight.
sandmanz32
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Proper trim.
Damselfish
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it depends. Here's a recent thread on this. - http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ne...78-integrated-weights-versus-weight-belt.html
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If you have, say, 10 kg in your bc and you hand your gear up to the boat crew before boarding, as is the procedure on many boats, they will curse you under their breath as their backs strain. If you split it between the vest and a weightbelt, it will be more manageable for them and you. On some bcs, a lot of weight might strain the velcro, although I think bc design has moved to more secure fasteners. On my ScubaPro Classic Plus, the weight pockets were pretty easy to ditch, but a belt would be easier.
Sas
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And why do you think this exactly?I think it is personal preference really. They both have their pros and cons that people can weigh up and see what they prefer.
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