Ditchable weight options with a BP/W

[bj139]

I started with BP/W with a DUI classic harness. I then went to ditchable pockets on my BP/W waistband. The fully loaded BP/W then weighed 76 lbs with HP117. It was hard to put on because of the weight. It is much easier to first put on the weight harness then the BP/W. I went back to the harness. I still put 4 lbs on my upper camband or ankle weights around the tank neck for trim. With the harness I can remove the BP/W underwater without me going one way and it the other way. I would be hanging from the drysuit hose but it would be awkward. I have found it easier to divide diving into different systems, i.e. Exposure protection system, weight system, tank attachment system, regulator system, instrument system, vision-propulsion system. Each works with the others and is dependent on the others. This way it is easier for me to try new configurations. If you try to make changes without considering how it will affect the other systems you could get in trouble. Of course if you are still breathing you are not in trouble, you may just have "an issue".

 

[ams511]

I used this modified weight belt today and it worked great. It did not even slide or rotate even an inch. Stayed put the whole dive! I wish I would have thought of it sooner. An instructor saw it today and said he is going to do it to his own.

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You can also buy (granted not for 50 cents) a rubber weight belt. The advantage is it won't slip and is depth compensating. You can get them at shops that cater to Spearfishermen.

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

You can also buy (granted not for 50 cents) a rubber weight belt. The advantage is it won't slip and is depth compensating. You can get them at shops that cater to Spearfishermen.

Yes, rubber belts are extremely common in freediving, yet most scuba divers have not realized the benefits of automatically compensating belt, that will not slide around and is stil easy to ditch.

If you decide to buy a MAKO belt, we offer a somewhat unique warranty....

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/sc...eightbelt-replacement-policy.html#post6479278

 

[smorneau]

Very easy and cheap, free! Go to a bike shop and ask for old tubes. The weight blocks don't slide on the belt and the belt stay where you put it. You can even add surfboard wax to the back if you like.

 

[ams511]

The inner tubes will not make the belt depth compensating. My experience is that no matter how solid the belt is you still need to adjust it once you hit bottom if you are wearing a thick (7mil 2pc) wetsuit.