Halcyon Infinity weighting help

[The_Goat]

I am wondering if there are any people diving the halcyon infinity that can offer advice on weighting. I just purchased the infinity with the ss plate and weighted sta. I know i can add another 5 lbs per weight pocket but with my brooks crushed neoprene drysuit in cold fresh water i need roughly 33 lbs. On the bc i can have 22 pounds but am wondering how one weights the rest with the crotch strap. This is my first non jacket bc system.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Dogbowl]

Backplate = 6 lbs
STA = 5 lbs
Waist weights = 2 x 5 lbs

You could add another 2 x 5 lbs in trim pockets to your cam band straps. XS Scuba sells inexpensive pockets.

XS Scuba Single Weight Pocket

@Marie13 dives the Infinity. Maybe she can advise as well.

 

[Tribal]

Depending on your trim you can use cambands or a weightbelt.
You can sort the weights that they don’t mess up your weight pockets.
Put on the belt first and the waistbelt of the BP Goes over it.

 

[Marie13]

Get another pair of trim pockets for bottom cam band if you need to carry more weight. Works well for me.

 

[Yellowdog]

STA weight insert is actually - 6lbs
STA adapter and other harware ( d rings & buckles... ) - weigh 1.5lbs +
ABC Weight pockets 10
SS backplate - 6
= 23.5lbs
If you dive a steel tank that adds 4lbs +- over aluminum
Trim weight pockets on cam bands 2 x 2.5 = 5
= 32.5lbs
Trim weight pockets 2 x 3 = 6
= 33.5lbs

 

[The_Goat]

Thanks for all the help! I will be ordering some trim weight pockets ASAP.
I am assuming 10lbs is enough ditchable weight in my neoprene drysuit?

 

[guruboy]

None of this is limited to the Halcyon Infinity. Almost all BP/W will have the same issue.

People have already mentioned extra weight pockets and a weight belt.

There are weight harnesses available as well. DUI makes one.

 

[guruboy]

Thanks for all the help! I will be ordering some trim weight pockets ASAP.
I am assuming 10lbs is enough ditchable weight in my neoprene drysuit?

Search for “balanced rig”

 

[rsingler]

I am assuming 10lbs is enough ditchable weight in my neoprene drysuit?

Buoyancy, Balanced Rigs, Failures and Ditching – a comprehensive tool

 

[The_Goat]

Thanks for links and help. I have been perusing the forums and the information is an overload. lol