distribution of weight in integrated bc

[partridge]

Hi. I have a Black Diamond BC and it has the provision for non-ditcheable weights. I have just been able to drop 2 lbs off my lead and need to redistribute the weight.

I use 10 lbs of lead. I started out using 3 lbs each in the rear and 2 lbs each in the front. Last weekend, I switched them around. Not good. This weekend I will try 4 each in the back and 1 each in the front. Or maybe 5 each in the rear.

Im trying to test all possibilities to get the best scenario for me. I use a 95 cubic tank and heavy jet fins.

How do you all distribute your weight? 50-50? 60-40?

I also do not want to move the tank as I put the carrying strap around the neck of the tank to get it exactly the same every setup.

 

[ScottZeagle]

How do you all distribute your weight? 50-50? 60-40?

At Zeagle, we suggest 70-30.

You do not want to have the majority of your weights in a non-dumpable location.

Scott

 

[partridge]

Zeagle. Really love that brand. Hope it gets more popular here in the Philippines. I wanted to buy the Ranger ltd but the shop just did not keep any in stock.

Anyway, I know that more ditcheable is advised. Only problem is it does not work for me. I have thought about this a lot and have decided that I can handle the ill advised distribution. I mean 6 lbs is not much. I can swim that up any day. And the 44 lbs of lift is way too much. I f I ever need to drop weights at the surface, I can take off the BC if needed.

What does everybody else do?

 

[Kestrell]

I only need 4lbs in my Zeagle trim pouches (I have a Ranger LTD) but I use an LP 95. They keep me vertical at the surface and don't give me a problem at depth.

By the way, I use a total of 18 lbs with a 7 mil.

 

[crpntr133]

Using 26lbs I put 8 total in the rear pouches

 

[partridge]

Wow. I must be doing something wrong. I like to be horizontal in the water but to do that I think I need 8 in the rear and 2 in the front.

Maybe I should just move the tank up. It is the same size as an AL80 but about 2 inches longer. I think they called it super 80's. They are 80 cubic at 3000 and 95 cubic at 3500. At least that's what the shop told me.

 

[Xanthro]

I use 60/40 rear being heavy.

Honestly, I just don't see much use for droppable weights. If I dropped 4lbs anywhere in a dive, I'm likely to be on, at any time, I'd be bouyant. Any more than than, I'd be way too bouyant.

Xanthro

 

[partridge]

Finally, someone in the ballpark as me.

 

[partridge]

Finally, someone in the same ballpark as me.