Question

[Turtleso]

Hi I am new to diving and am buying my first set of gear. My setup includes a backplate and basic harness, but i was wondering if the QLR 32# weight pockets are compatible with them

I've been told that they aren't the greatest for this type of setup and i wanted verify it.

So if someone can help me out it would be great!

Also, would a deluxe harness be better? I've heard discussion of "increased failure points" and whatnot and the deluxe seems easier to get in an out of.

 

[Dive Rite]

Hi Turtleso,

Good questions. Our QLR 32lb Weight Pockets will work with a Basic Harness, however you'll need to add either a plastic belt slide or D-ring in front to keep it from slipping forward (placing the pocket near the back of your waist next to the plate.

Failure points is a controversial concept that in most applications has more to do with marketing than reality. If you are a cold water diver, you'll benefit from the advantages of a chest strap as well as the fit of the Deluxe Harness. The extra hardware and Delrin buckle of the harness are not failure points.

Hope this helps,
Kathleen

 

[Turtleso]

great! Thanks Kathleen.

 

[fire_diver]

Just use a regular weight belt. I've gone the weight-pouch-on-BP/W route. It's not great.

 

[scubapeter]

I use the 32# pouches with a stainless plate and a transplate harness.... works just as well as with my transpac harness.

 

[Straegen]

I believe one of the conventional thoughts is to have a seperate weight belt that puts you neutral sans exposure suit. Next weight your BC to compensate for buoyancy gained/lost during the dive which is usually the amount of air you breathe plus/minus suit buoyancy. What is left is a wing big enough to float your BC.

 

[metaldector]

If you are diving steel tanks you probably won't need any extra weight. Certainly double steels will not require any additional weighting unless you are also wearing a dry suit, then it's a whole different issue.

I use the deluxe harness. Failure points is at best a lot of hot air. I had to add a quick release to get out of my BP/W easily. I dove a single web harness for a while and found it adequate. The deluxe harness gives me more flexibility.

 

[Turtleso]

Thanks for all the advice guys!