I've always warn a weight belt to demonstrate weight skills. I do however, describe integrated weights and demonstrate removal of the packs at the surface - but I do not pull the ripcord.
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gr8lakesdiver once bubbled...
During the 4th and 5th week we do pull the ripcord from depth for independent emergency ascent. Of course this is usually the last skill of the day.
Big-t-2538 once bubbled...
it is demonstrated, we have the equipment, why not demonstrate?