trim weights?

midwayman · Apr 7, 2011

I dive with a golum gear bp/w hog rig and I've been noticing that I'm slightly bottom heavy. Any suggestions on how to add trim weights to a setup like this? I looked up on their site and only saw an integrated belt weight setup.

Capt.Gene · Apr 7, 2011

You might try an Ankle Weight around the tank valve.

CT Sean · Apr 7, 2011

XS Scuba Single Tank Weight Pocket cheap and effective. thread one (or two) onto your tank cam band OR just thread the weight itself onto the cam band

HenrikBP · Apr 7, 2011

I use the XS Scuba trim weigh pockets as well. Works really well.

Henrik

Scott L · Apr 7, 2011

If your weighting is already dialed in, assuming you are diving doubles, moving your tanks bands lower may do the trick...

Also, shorter/larger diameter tanks would help...

claymore · Apr 7, 2011

If you are leg heavy you may want to put some XS Scuba trim weight pockets on the chest straps of your harness with maybe 2 or 4#. Some people myself included tend to turn turtle when they put trim weights on the cam bands. It moves the center of gravity to high.

4# works for me when I am in my 3 mil shorty in fresh or salt water and my 7 mil Farmer John in cold fresh water with steel tanks.

If you want to experiment you can put a loop of line on pairs different size weights and clip them on with double enders until you find the right pair of weights to use.

midwayman · Apr 8, 2011

How would you keep the pockets from sliding around on a chest strap? They don't look like they have any means to keep them secured? On the tank bands, I can see for sure, but I'm concerned with the turtle issues.

HenrikBP · Apr 8, 2011

It's no problem making sure the cam band pockets are snuggly up against the backplate/BC before cinching the cam band down. Much less "turtling" effect that way.

Henrik

claymore · Apr 8, 2011

I put a zip tie though one end of the weight pouch and underneath the webbing between the D ring and the triglide. Keeps it in one place quite well.

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