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Hi all:
As my SP KnightHawk started wearing out and 99% of the diving I do anymore involves getting on an airplane, I recently switched to a small BP/W (aluminum plate and STA) and wearing a weight belt. I totally like the new rig, it packs so much smaller, and it is far more convenient considering the sorts of boats and ladders we have in Indonesia...except for one thing.
By the end of 2 or 3 dives my lower back/kidney area is really aching and sore. Once I get out of the weight belt and stretch for a few, the ache disappears. I am wearing 1 kilo on each hip which is plenty including the plate and STA. I have loosened, tightened, and shifted the weight belt to different areas, but nothing really helps.
This never happened to me with the SP integrated weights and I never have back issues elsewhere. I am in decent shape (run, lift, and cross fit) and always stretch before I dive. I almost feel like something isn't fitting me correctly???
Outside side of reminding me that I am getting to be an old fart D), does anyone have some suggestions or ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Matt
As my SP KnightHawk started wearing out and 99% of the diving I do anymore involves getting on an airplane, I recently switched to a small BP/W (aluminum plate and STA) and wearing a weight belt. I totally like the new rig, it packs so much smaller, and it is far more convenient considering the sorts of boats and ladders we have in Indonesia...except for one thing.
By the end of 2 or 3 dives my lower back/kidney area is really aching and sore. Once I get out of the weight belt and stretch for a few, the ache disappears. I am wearing 1 kilo on each hip which is plenty including the plate and STA. I have loosened, tightened, and shifted the weight belt to different areas, but nothing really helps.
This never happened to me with the SP integrated weights and I never have back issues elsewhere. I am in decent shape (run, lift, and cross fit) and always stretch before I dive. I almost feel like something isn't fitting me correctly???
Outside side of reminding me that I am getting to be an old fart D), does anyone have some suggestions or ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Matt
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