Question Adding weight to unit

[Scuba Cobra]

This may seem like a no brained for some, but I am looking for some suggestions to adding weight to a Megalodon. It’s about that time of year where I’m getting cold, and my first winter on a unit.

Open circuit was a no brained, V/Tail weight for appropriate lead and jump in. However my Meg doesn’t have space for weights between the can and plate.

I’m just looking to see some ideas from others here, as I don’t particularly want to put weight pouches on my cylinders or thread weights onto my harness.

I was thinking possibly using small bungee loops to secure 1-2# soft bags to the back of the backplate?

 

[tbone1004]

how much do you need to add? The Meg uses a standard single tank adapter so you can always use a weighted one.
These have a 6lb lead insert that is removable

Oxycheq Weighted Single Tank Adaper

Oxycheq Weighted Single Tank Adaper

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[Scuba Cobra]

how much do you need to add? The Meg uses a standard single tank adapter so you can always use a weighted one.
These have a 6lb lead insert that is removable

Oxycheq Weighted Single Tank Adaper

Oxycheq Weighted Single Tank Adaper

northeastscubasupply.com

I’m not sure yet, I’ll be getting in this weekend to check, however that’s an awesome idea!

Thanks for pointing that out!

 

[broncobowsher]

What I have been known to do just to get weighting dialed in (zero in the trim department) is drop a few pounds of weight in the drysuit pockets. Once you have the weight correct then find a home for the weight.

 

[ahereng]

I use a long and heavy backplate, this was also much better for my back. + a P-weight.

Backplate especially long - Heser Tauchtechnik GmbH

Heavy backplates for double tank diving 5kg / 6mm (Standard Size)

heser-backup.de

P-Weight

P-Weight

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