Ditchable weight options

[jtpwils]

I'm putting together my rig. I've opted for a hog harness BP/W and now I'm on weights.

What are my options? It seems to me that with a BP/W the options are weight belt or harness, although, since I have a waist, should I just opt for a belt? Two harnesses doesn't make much sense to me.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[redacted]

I favor a weight belt if I need any additional weight at all. I'll also attach some weights to cam straps to maintain trim.

 

[it_mike]

Depending upon the amount of weight, you can use add weight to the bp, tank straps, and still use a weight belt.

 

[Hatul]

I used to dive with BP/wing and found that the happiest with this setup were using a weight belt. I never did find a totally satisfactory way to put weights on the harness itself.

Adam

 

[jtpwils]

Thanks all - I appreciate the input.

 

[Rupert Vidion]

If you go for an Apeks back-plate you have the option of integrated sure-lok weights, same as on AquaLung/Seaquest BCDs. They work well, carry up to 5kg of lead each, don't get in the way and can be swapped on and off in under 5 minutes.

Halcyon and at least one other manufacturer do integrated weight pocket systems as well.

 

[rongoodman]

The small XS Scuba weight pockets will fit on the belt and not take up a lot of space. You could easily put 5# on each side if you want that much ditchable. Of course, you can always add non-ditchable weight with a heavier SS plate, weighted STA, or weight pockets on the cam straps, or all three.

 

[Artimas]

Look at the DUI weight harness. It's much more comfortable than a belt, but keeps all your weight off the harness, and still ditchable. I dive with a lot of guys who use these with BP/ and harness and love it.

http://www.dui-online.com/bc_wt.htm

 

[NorthWoodsDiver]

I'm putting together my rig. I've opted for a hog harness BP/W and now I'm on weights.

What are my options? It seems to me that with a BP/W the options are weight belt or harness, although, since I have a waist, should I just opt for a belt? Two harnesses doesn't make much sense to me.

Thanks,
Jim

Do you really need ditch-able weight??? I would just use a thicker plate or maybe add some xs pockets to the tank straps. I have a harness but rigged it so weight can't be ditched...

 

[jtpwils]

Thanks again folks. I'll check out that DUI harness and also the XS pockets. I might re-think it but right now I'm in the "want ditchable weight" camp, even if rstofer and I are the only ones around the campfire.