txapacheguy
Contributor
I built a p-weight and v-weight(for my doubles) a few weeks ago and basically used the directions above and some advice from a few experienced divers. Instead of clamping boards to the ends, I used plumber's putty to dam up the ends of the plate between the bolt holes.
I chose to drill my plate and mold a stainless steel bolt and washer into my plate weight right in the middle. I think the P-weight weighed in at a little over 5lbs and the V-weight was about 6.5lbs.
Before switching over to diving mostly doubles, I was using the XS Scuba quick release weight pockets for the belt on my harness, and a couple of cheap weight pouches for my tank bands. That weight, along with my steel plate, allowed me to carry 26lb of "weight", 10lbs of which was easily ditchable, another 10lbs of which was ditchable with a little effort, and then the 6lb plate that was along for the ride.
The problem with this configuration for me was that since I am built on a bit smaller frame and only have about a 32" waist, I ran out of room on my belt for both weight pouches, a knife, and a canister light. I am much happier now keeping the weight tucked away in my plate and between my tanks. I can always add a belt with a few extra pounds if I am wearing extra undies beneath my drysuit... Your success with my techniques, or their suitability for you or anyone else may very.
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I chose to drill my plate and mold a stainless steel bolt and washer into my plate weight right in the middle. I think the P-weight weighed in at a little over 5lbs and the V-weight was about 6.5lbs.
Before switching over to diving mostly doubles, I was using the XS Scuba quick release weight pockets for the belt on my harness, and a couple of cheap weight pouches for my tank bands. That weight, along with my steel plate, allowed me to carry 26lb of "weight", 10lbs of which was easily ditchable, another 10lbs of which was ditchable with a little effort, and then the 6lb plate that was along for the ride.
The problem with this configuration for me was that since I am built on a bit smaller frame and only have about a 32" waist, I ran out of room on my belt for both weight pouches, a knife, and a canister light. I am much happier now keeping the weight tucked away in my plate and between my tanks. I can always add a belt with a few extra pounds if I am wearing extra undies beneath my drysuit... Your success with my techniques, or their suitability for you or anyone else may very.
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