apeks wtx harness...surelock pouches?

[chile7236]

anyone using them? how do you like them? they seem to add bulk to me.

[Chuckitall]

If you need serious amounts of weight they are great. I use steel tanks with no weights, first thing I removed. As an actual weight pouch you can't beat them. I also felt they stuck out a little too much. The WTX systems are used by several of my friends and all like the options available.

[Shftrdog]

Not a fan, they are too bulky for me

[merxlin]

Got 'em and like them. For cold water diving, I can get 8 pounds in each and with a steel plate do not need any other weight. Never had one release on it's own in 100+ dives. Any weight integrated pocket will be bulkier than a weight belt.

[chile7236]

thanks guys...tropical diving here (65 at the coldest, i'd estimate) so i think will pass on the sure lock pouches.

[chile7236]

one more BP/W noob question...can i use tank bands from a regular BC or do i NEED to buy the apeks ones that bolt in?

[Chuckitall]

I've used two different styles on my WTX. Easy to install and depending on your BC should be easy to change out. Be sure and use 2.

[chile7236]

i mistakenly posted WTX harness, i actually have the deluxe one piece web harness w/BP....how long would you say it takes the harness/webbing to lose that rigidity? does it make it easier to adjust once it is "broken in?" thanks....