Diver Dennis
Contributor
Just take the weights out and hand them up before the BC. We have people do that all the time.
Integrated Weight Belt vs. Regular Weight Belt
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Scubagolf
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tkring:
My Zeagle Brigade BC is weight integrated with front pockets and two small trim pockets. I put the weight going into the front pockets into small zippered weight pouches, AKA "Yellow Thingies." [http://scubatoys.com/store/Scuba_Zeagle_Accessories.asp?PAGE=2]
On dives where we take the BCs off in the water before getting back on the boat, I take the two weight pouches out of the pockets and hand them up prior to taking off the BC and handing it up. You may be able to do something similar with your BC. Be careful the first couple of times not to drop the weight pouches!
almitywife
Vegemite Mod
i very carefully remove my weights (zeagle pouches) and hand them over into the boat before i take off my bcd.
touch wood, never lost one in 7 years and not planning on to either. i always explain to the dm/diver what im doing so they are ready for them.
touch wood, never lost one in 7 years and not planning on to either. i always explain to the dm/diver what im doing so they are ready for them.
Scubagolf
Contributor
tkring:Speaking from experience???
No, but only because I have a great pair of hands....eyebrow
Fr3d
Registered
A combination of both, since I my weight pockets are MIA, presumed picked up and taken by someone. Since they cost $AU50 each to replace, im back to the old weightbelt, but have 12lbs in my bc back trim pockets.
I find having the weightbelt and integrated combinaton works well.
I find having the weightbelt and integrated combinaton works well.
Hansjacobsson
Registered
Why dont you take out your weights before you take off your west and give them to your buddy in the boat??
/Hans
/Hans
CaptainNemo
Contributor
I usually remove the weights and hand them up prior to climbing the ladder on a smaller boat. Most of the newer weight integraded BCDs make it easy to remove the weights. Just don't drop them on the guy behind you. If you use a weight belt, don't take off your BCD before handing up your belt or you might become part of the bottom.
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