Adding weight to a tank

[strawhouse]

I have just started really focusing on reducing my weight and getting over the issue of being overweighted. I am new to diving ( around 15 dives ) and I have finally put together all my own equipment! When I did my first OW dive I was using 43lbs (I know) but I have got it down to 32lbs in freshwater. My BC is weight integrated and rated for 30lbs but I still need another 2lbs, I hate using a weight belt because I find it quite uncomfortable. My question is, is it possible/has anyone attached additional weight to their tank using their weight belt? I was thinking of just cutting down the length of the belt and sinching it around the base of the tank with a 2lb weight on it.
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[WKenny]

If you are going to attach a weight to your tank, why not do it with a tank cam strap , instead of a weight belt?

 

[outlawrench]

A lot of bc's will have trim pockets on the tank band. I know mine has two rated at 5lbs a piece and I'm pretty sure if you dont have any that they can be purchased.

 

[Belmont]

Trim pockets sold separately, just slide them on your tank bands.

http://halcyon.net/files/gear/bc_systems/weighting/12-trimweights_c400.jpg

 

[Teamcasa]

... I was thinking of just cutting down the length of the belt and sinching it around the base of the tank with a 2lb weight on it.
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They make weight pockets that can loop directly through the tank straps.
http://www.seasoftscuba.com/products.php?productid=SSPKN

 

[dkktsunami]

XS Scuba pockets - attach to cam bands.

 

[SC_Hoaty]

My BC is weight integrated and rated for 30lbs but I still need another 2lbs, ....

I thought the BC rating was the lift capacity. Is the issue that the next two pounds won't fit, or might compromise the ditching feature of the weight integration?

 

[Indian Valley Scuba]

Holy smokes that's a lot of weight!!

 

[knowone]

Experiment with zip ties. You will drop more weight. Save your money for air. Find a good fill. That adds weight.

 

[Indian Valley Scuba]

Switch to a steel tank, that will add 4 to 6 pounds of negative buoyancy so you can drop weights from your pockets too.