How do you Like your Dive Rite QB 16 weight system?

[timten]

Hi Everyone,
I'm looking for reviews on the Dive Rite QB 16 weight system. It will go on a Hog harness and only have 3-5 lbs per side. I was thinking of mounting it vertical to save a little belt space. I've already tried the belt and don't like it, and really like the idea of having quick ditch weight. Thanks,
Tim

 

[joystershell]

I've had mine for years, and love it. It's simple, out of the way and a snap to change weights.

 

[fnfalman]

If all you would need is 3-5lbs on each side, then go with something else instead of the 16-lbs system.

Look into weight pouches by XScuba.

XS Scuba Pocket Weight Belts

 

[mselenaous]

I've got the old DR QR pockets in both 16 and 32 lbs (big ones for the drysuit when I lived in SoCal) and the newer DR QR pockets, but have yet to figure out where I find them most comfortably mounted - horizontal or diagonal. So far I'm liking diagonal better.

BUT most of the time,now that I live in warm water turf, I use my velcro XS scuba (linked above) instead with 3-4 lbs.

 

[fnfalman]

I've got the old DR QR pockets in both 16 and 32 lbs (big ones for the drysuit when I lived in SoCal) and the newer DR QR pockets, but have yet to figure out where I find them most comfortably mounted - horizontal or diagonal. So far I'm liking diagonal better.

I prefer vertical because a) it gives more room on the belt for a cutting device or a utility pouch (picking up small trash or extra weights to help dial in novice divers' weights), and b) it takes a conscious effort from me to ditch weight.