Ankle weights on Tank Valve

[Saltair]

My concern about the stress on the valve had to do with wrapping the weight twice around to keep it from swinging around. It seemed very tight and I was not sure what type of upward pressure was being applied to the valve by the weight. Seems from the responses either way would have worked. I didn't try it tonight, but may experiement with it in the future. I seem to do ok moving slowly and can do the hover sitting but cannot do it horizontal. practice I guess.

 

[Kstnbike]

Don't worry about any stress on the valve. No matter which direction you put that amount of stress on the valve nothing will happen. Think about it, when you lift your tank how do you grab it? The valve, right? By lifting the valve you are putting the stress of at least the weight of the tank on it. Also, when you lift the tank horizontally how do you lift it? The butt end of the tank and the valve. Same kind of stress. A 2lb weight won't do anything detrimental to the tank valve, unless that weight was a hammer and you were to smack the tank valve repeatedly with a lot of force...then we might have an issue. As for using extra weight on the tank to get you down, it's normally fine. Although it isn't the best for trim, if I need a few extra pounds on a student I'll slap one on there and not even give it a second thought.

-Kstnbike

 

[Prostar]

For a new diver I would normally suggest that they forego the extra weights and work on personal trim in the water instead. I had much the same problem when I started. I had to learn that the stomach muscles do a lot of the work keeping you in the proper orientation. As a general rule, I tell people to "lead with your nose". Point your nose where you want to go. The rest will follow.

 

[scubaphil562]

your tank valve is not in danger.

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