I have to use 37lb of weight is 44lb BCD lift enough

[kamel007]

Thank you all for your replies. I am learning so much and will definitely spend more time reading on the forum.
Decision wise, I think I'll go for the Zeagle and I'll share the outcome when I get a chance to test it.

 

[Bob DBF]

Even when instructors do take the time ... which I suspect happens more often than they'll ever get credit for ...

Well yeah. But it is hard to pass out praise randomly.

newer divers are going to be able to shed weight as they gain experience.

Which assumes the instructor takes the time to show the student how and insures the student will remember it after the class, otherwise we do have ScubaBoard. More of a chance with local class instruction from a quality instructor, rather than online, pool locally, and checkout dives in a tropical location. Shared responsibility is no responsibility.

As one who was trained that weighting was right up there with "don't hold your breath" back BBC (before BC's) I sometimes get carried away.


Bob

 

[mainedvr]

Thank you all for your replies. I am learning so much and will definitely spend more time reading on the forum.
Decision wise, I think I'll go for the Zeagle and I'll share the outcome when I get a chance to test it.

Have you considered a BPW, first the plate if you get SS is 6lbs or so, and it distributes the weight over a larger area and then there is the modular aspects of it. You can use different wings and keep the same harness some issues with exposure thickness but easily handled. If you indeed need 37lbs you can add a Single tank adapter weighted another 6lbs or so over the center of your body and then add weight to trim out. Others can go into greater detail but I just wanted to point out an option that worked for me and my wife, she was very over weighted int he beginning and now uses only 7lbs of extra lead in a 6.5 mill wetsuit set up of course she has her LP 85 tank and BP 6lbs and other litte things like regs and so on. She is much more comfy no so weighted down.

There are many manufactures, I have Dive Rite and Halcyon they both do the job well.

Have Fun.

 

[Storker]

I'm quite amazed that we made it to page 4 before the inevitable "get a BP/W" post appeared.

 

[Bob DBF]

I'm quite amazed that we made it to page 4 before the inevitable "get a BP/W" post appeared.

And everyone was working so hard to just answer the OP's question.


Bob

 

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And everyone was working so hard to just answer the OP's question.


Bob

Do you think we should report his post?

 

[Bob DBF]

I'm sure the mods would drop everything to take care of it.


Bob

 

[diver0008]

Have you considered a BPW...

Oh ****, here we go again...

 

[Scubagolf]

The Zeagle Brigade sold by Scubatoys is the Ranger with a 35 lb bladder.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I'm quite amazed that we made it to page 4 before the inevitable "get a BP/W" post appeared.

I don't see it so much as a "get a BP/W" post as I do asking if the OP has considered the option ... and I think it's a legitimate post when put that way.

There's value in considering all options ... because no matter what piece of gear you're considering, it comes with benefits and drawbacks. Before purchasing, they should be considered. In the New Diver's Forum I think that's a useful point to raise, since newer divers typically only otherwise get exposed to whatever equipment their local dive shop happens to carry ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)