Scuba~dog
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what is the maximum weight i can put in an intregrated BCD? I hate weight belts, but until I can get some this weight off is it my only option? I am diving with 50lbs of weight.
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what is the maximum weight i can put in an intregrated BCD? I hate weight belts, but until I can get some this weight off is it my only option? I am diving with 50lbs of weight.
that's scary dude.
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Didn't realize what forum this was. My apologies.
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It depends on the specific BC, but your looking at 8-12 lbs per pocket, so 16-24 lbs. You could also look at putting weight in other places... on your tank straps, on your tank itself...
Your post seems to imply that you are shopping for a new BC, and that you don't have integrated weighting currently... If that's the case have you thought about going with the backplate and wings route? You could get a FredT 9 lb backplate with a 5 lb single tank adaptor, and right there takes 14 lbs off your belt. Likewise if you look at Faber steel tanks, you're looking at dropping another 10 lbs or so from what aluminum tanks are.
So Faber steel tanks [more negative than most], a 9 lb backplate and 5 lb STA would knock 24 lbs off the belt, then a couple integrated pockets on your harness with 5 lbs each brings you down to a 16 lb belt. Another plus with BP/Wings is they don't seem to be as bouyant in general as BCs are, so you'd loose the weight that is compensating for the extra bouyancy of the BC.
Just a few alternate ideas...
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If you can afford it you may want to look into a DUI Weight and Trim harness. You don't have the weights on your hips, each pocket can hold 10lbs. for a total of 40 lbs. I dove with one for the first time on my last dive and didn't even feel it with 20 lbs. in it. I work with a lot of tech. divers and they all like it. It is highly adjustable so it can stay with you as you loose weight. I have been shopping womens BC and it seems most max out at 32 but I also read a review at Rodale that said some brands didn't live up to their specs. while others could hold more.
As to the amount of weight you are wearing, ignore the remarks, I am 130lbs. and the guy I dive with, who wears 16lbs., can't believe it takes 28 lbs. to keep me down, women just float better.ut:
I have been shopping womens BC and it seems most max out at 32 but I also read a review at Rodale that said some brands didn't live up to their specs. while others could hold more. As to the amount of weight you are wearing, ignore the remarks, I am 130lbs. and the guy I dive with, who wears 16lbs., can't believe it takes 28 lbs. to keep me down, women just float better.
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As to the amount of weight you are wearing, ignore the remarks, I am 130lbs. and the guy I dive with, who wears 16lbs., can't believe it takes 28 lbs. to keep me down, women just float better.
BS.
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Well if you want to get into the physiology behind it- fat content in females is higher than that in males no matter what your weight is. I was trying to be more light hearted and less technical about it.
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