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I have a weight integrated bc and im thinking of getting a weight harness to hold the rest of my weight (i dive dry). Any thoughts?
Weight integrated BC + Weight Harness
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This is another one of those that will generate many opinions. When diving dry, I use my bc for trim weights only, and put most of the weight in a harness. I use the Seasoft Seawolf -- SEASOFT SEAWOLF? Weight Harness - Weights -- very well made and has quick releases if dropping weights becomes necessary.
Step number 1.....ensure that you have the weight you require, no more. Then see if you can distribute the weight to ensure proper trim. If not, consider all the options (steel tanks, cam band pockets etc). You may find the harness unnecessary, for some, it can add complexity, affect comfort and uneccassary cost.
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My friend got hung up in his weight harness the other day trying to ditch his kit in the water. I had similar issues with a DUI harness and got rid of it, and now just use a weight belt.
Have you considered getting away from a positively buoyant BC and switching to a stainless plate that is negative? As suggested above if not already using a steel tank that is a good way to drop weight off.
Have you considered getting away from a positively buoyant BC and switching to a stainless plate that is negative? As suggested above if not already using a steel tank that is a good way to drop weight off.
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I have recently bought a pony, so could use the BC for trim and use the harness for most of my weight. This would also mean that if in the very unlikely event of me removing my BC i have some weight to help keep me down.
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