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For single tank diving, I use a rubber weight belt made by Mako, that was sent to me by Dumpster Diver. I was dubious, but have become a convert. For doubles in Puget Sound, I use a half v-weight on the bottom bolt, and a 12 pound standard webbing weight belt.
The only issue with a weight belt in a Hog setup is that you have to decide whether you are going to wear it inside or outside of the crotch strap. Donning a big weight belt outside the crotch strap can be difficult, but if you are diving wet in cold water, it's the only way to ensure the belt is easily ditchable. Yes, you can dump a weight belt that is under the crotch strap, but it requires either threading the belt out of the strap, or undoing the BC harness altogether to let it drop.
Those of us who dive dry often just decide it's okay to have it under the crotch strap, on the theory that we have redundant buoyancy in the event of a wing failure.
Those of us who dive dry often just decide it's okay to have it under the crotch strap, on the theory that we have redundant buoyancy in the event of a wing failure.