I have a BP&W set up and love using it. I have had no problems up until now with diving with a weightbelt ( with about 8-10kg worn under the harness) and 2 IST pockets on the belt with 3Kg in each of ditchable weight.
I am now diving with a new group and some of their divers have expressed concerns at the configurations with the view that they would not be able to easily ditch the weight in the event of an emergency. My view is that the removal of the pocket weight would make me positively buoyant. They would like to see a different set up though.
I have tried the belt over the harness and found it to be a pain as it is more liable to slip (particularly since I changed to a drysuit the belt is moving a lot more than it ever did with a wetsuit).
Anyone got good experience with a weight harness worn under a BP&W harness? If so what particular type?
I am now diving with a new group and some of their divers have expressed concerns at the configurations with the view that they would not be able to easily ditch the weight in the event of an emergency. My view is that the removal of the pocket weight would make me positively buoyant. They would like to see a different set up though.
I have tried the belt over the harness and found it to be a pain as it is more liable to slip (particularly since I changed to a drysuit the belt is moving a lot more than it ever did with a wetsuit).
Anyone got good experience with a weight harness worn under a BP&W harness? If so what particular type?