Backplate weighting question

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I am using a Halcyon backplate for my singles set-up. This is my first backplate and I have a question. I want to add a "v-weight" to it to eliminate weight on the belt. Is this done on the inside of the backplate (between my back and the plate in the "groove")? I have seen lead v-weights from northeast supply and then the "adjustible" type of bag from like XS Scuba. What do you recommend?

 

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Yes, it's positioned in the wedge. Also, halcyon has an excellent single tank adapter weight which although costs more, fits on the STA nicely and doesn't move as much as the other V weights.

 

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Are all V-weights positioned in the wedge? One thing I don't like about the Halcyon STA is how far it holds the tank away from the back and thusly the plate.

 

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I use the XS Scuba trim bag on the bottom hole of my plate. It has 4 lb in it.

 

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"v-weights" are for doubles rigs, not single tanks--they sit between the tanks and the wing/plate. I can't imagine having one lying between the plate and my back, even in a Halcyon with its fairly deep bend. If you don't want to buy the weighted STA, you can put a couple of weight pouches on the tank straps.

 

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I use a homemade 5lb lead shot v-weight on my setup. If I am diving doubles, it goes between the wing and the tanks. If I am diving singles, I put it in the plate grove as you described. It has never been noticable to me when diving the singles setup.

 

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With my steel plate and steel tanks I sink a full 7mm no problem. If I was to add wieght with other rigs I use a 4# block wieght on my waist strap secured with a extra buckle. I was using the wieght pouches but stopped using them as I just never need to add that much wieght. Even in alum 80 doubles I only hang a tail wieght made from webbing and a hot screwdriver