Weight belt idea - what am I missing?

Malpaso · May 27, 2014

I had an idea for a different style of weight belt over the weekend. My first thought was that I was missing something, or it would have already been done.

After you're in the water for a bit, the belt gets wet and you have to tighten it. Not a big deal, but it could be easier. Would there be a way to have a ratcheting device AND a quick release buckle? That way you could just tighten the ratchet as the belt stretches instead of having to release the buckle, tighten, close the buckle, which can be a pain with #25+ on the belt. You would still have the quick release buckle for ditching.

poomero · May 27, 2014

I think its a good idea. Or why not make a belt like Mission Belt company did.

Features of the Mission Belt | Mission Belt Co

lowviz · May 27, 2014

Maybe try a "depth compensating" buckle first. The one below is by Trident.

Bob DBF · May 27, 2014

Also there are rubber belts that adjust for depth.

http://www.aquaticdiscovery.com/zcart/images/rubber_weight_belt_small.jpg

http://www.leisurepro.com/Image/Product/Large/XSSRWBCB.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41EDGtZJUyL._SX425_.jpg

Take your pick.

Bob

lemke · May 27, 2014

Are you trying to reinvent the rubber weight belt?

rx7diver · May 27, 2014

Any "improvement" that would make a weight belt too expensive should be avoided for the obvious reason (viz., a diver might resist ditching his/her weight belt when circumstances demand he should).

Safe Diving,

rx7diver

Lorenzoid · May 27, 2014

rx7diver:
Any "improvement" that would make a weight belt too expensive should be avoided for the obvious reason (viz., a diver might resist ditching his/her weight belt when circumstances demand he should).

Mako, which manufactures rubber belts of the type noted in previous posts, offers a free replacement belt if a diver ditches one in a true emergency situation. I think that is outstanding. I am an owner of a Mako belt and love it. A rubber belt is the simplest solution to the problem the OP is referring to.

TMHeimer · May 27, 2014

Good ideas. I think suspenders or harness would still be better (you have to ditch weights in BCD if you have suspenders). Nice thing about suspenders is you don't have to bust a gut tightening them.

DavidRDiver · May 27, 2014

TMHeimer:
Good ideas. I think suspenders or harness would still be better (you have to ditch weights in BCD if you have suspenders). Nice thing about suspenders is you don't have to bust a gut tightening them.

Seasoft makes a weigh harness that you can ditch the weights from. It's comfortable to wear too.

TMHeimer · May 27, 2014

DavidRDiver:
Seasoft makes a weigh harness that you can ditch the weights from. It's comfortable to wear too.

Yes. I should've gotten that way back when. Maybe when I can again be more free spending.

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