2airishuman
Contributor
I have the DSS BP/W and use the Mako rubber belt with hard lead. I'm pleased with it.
I use the Mako "pinch" weights up to a total of around 10 pounds then switch to conventional hard weights, mainly for cost reasons.
In a 7mm two piece I typically have the DSS ballast plates plus another 10 pounds ditchable, in fresh water, with a steel tank. The 20 pounds you're using is not unreasonable in the ocean, but it is awkward to carry. You might consider selecting a more negative cylinder to reduce the weight on your belt. I have an HP95 that is 10 pounds negative when empty that is ideal in those situations, for example.
I use the Mako "pinch" weights up to a total of around 10 pounds then switch to conventional hard weights, mainly for cost reasons.
In a 7mm two piece I typically have the DSS ballast plates plus another 10 pounds ditchable, in fresh water, with a steel tank. The 20 pounds you're using is not unreasonable in the ocean, but it is awkward to carry. You might consider selecting a more negative cylinder to reduce the weight on your belt. I have an HP95 that is 10 pounds negative when empty that is ideal in those situations, for example.