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I'm a big dude. As I am a big dude, I wear alot of weight.

I was pretty psyched to get the trim pockets for my BC, so I could A) redistribute a little and B) perfect my trim. The monkeywrench was every time I use them, no matter how little weight is in them, I am very disappointed to find that when I freeze to measure trim I roll very quickly onto my back. I'm talking, I went down to 1lbs bags in the trim pockets and I roll instantly.

Now, without the pockets I stay right side up, or face side down, or... whatever. But I still can't get the nice negative trim for which I strive.

Am I mentaly defficient and using the pockets wrong? Or was I just destined to not use pockets?
 
What type of b/c are you using? Jacket or back inflate.

Hallmac
 
Hallmac once bubbled...
What type of b/c are you using? Jacket or back inflate.

Hallmac

Weight integrated back inflate.

The Ranger.
 
I have a zeagle Tech and I found that the SS Back Plate helped out a lot. The trim weight pockets are too far back... The plate weighs 6 lbs and provides the perfect trim for me.

I am also a big dude and carry a lot of weight.
 

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