Custom Solid Lead Keel Weights

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Flightlead

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I have two custom made solid lead keel weights. These fit in between your doubles behind your backplate. They are drilled to fit 11" spacing, there is some play available.

The smaller 4.5lb weight can also be used on the inside (between you and your backplate) when backmounting a single tank. I used is that way with an 8lb steel backplate and an AL 80 in Bonaire a couple of times.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196944/4lb2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196944/4lb3.jpg

The larger weight is a modular 12lb weight. I cast it around some stainless steel bolts and threaded rod in three 4lb sections. You can use 1,2, or all three sections depending on your exposure protection and buoyancy needs. If you only use two sections they can be unscrewed several inches to provide some trim adjustment if necessary.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196944/12lb1.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196944/12lb2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12196944/12lb3.jpg

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I like the idea of the 4.5# weight for my single setup with a drysuit.

Could you post the dimensions for the 4.5# weight so I can determine if it will fit the slot on a Halcyon SS BP?

Also wondering about how to attach the weight to the BP. Seems like the nuts would need to be recessed into the weight somehow, or am I missing some obvious solution?
 
I like the idea of the 4.5# weight for my single setup with a drysuit.

Could you post the dimensions for the 4.5# weight so I can determine if it will fit the slot on a Halcyon SS BP?

Also wondering about how to attach the weight to the BP. Seems like the nuts would need to be recessed into the weight somehow, or am I missing some obvious solution?

I have two of the 4.5 lbs ones and also an additional solid 1 piece 11lb.

for doubles the weight drops in between the tanks over the bolts, then your wing, then your BP. The holes are recessed on the back for the nuts. The holes are about 11" apart, I will get exact measurements later today.
 
Still interested in dimensions of the 4.5# weight if available. Thanks.
 
Still interested in dimensions of the 4.5# weight if available. Thanks.

sorry for the delay, I've been scrambling with two dive trips and starting at a new client this week.....

anyway dimensions are as follows:

Small wt
13 5/8 oal
10 3/4 on ctr
Hole dia 1/2
Width top 1 7/8
Width bottom 5/8

12lb wt
Min len 13.75 (length can be adjusted to be longer)
Width top 2 5/8
Width botm 5/8
Depth 1 5/16
Holes 10 5/8 min
Holes diA 3/8

I also have two more. they are solid 1 piece wts about 9.25 lbs each and are slightly smaller dimensions than the 12lb weight
 
anyway dimensions are as follows:

Small wt
13 5/8 oal
10 3/4 on ctr
Hole dia 1/2
Width top 1 7/8
Width bottom 5/8

What's the depth (thickness) on the small weight?
 

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