Soft weights. all the same??

[Kevin Reid]

Hi all!! Well I need some weights for a bcd recently purchased (Im still getting gear together to stop renting

). It takes soft weights. My question is, wal-mart (and probably other stores ) have weight belts with soft weight inserts. They look exactly like diving weights but less expensive. Whats the difference? Construction, ect? I love saving money but not if the weight bags come apart. Thanks to all!!

Kevin

 

[eelnoraa]

Softweight as lead shots in some tough mesh bag? If so, as long as it is lead, and the mesh is tough enough, it should be OK.

 

[Kevin Reid]

yea, shot in a bag. I just was curious if the time in the water would need a different bag- sewing style. Thanks!

 

[Kenly]

I did some dives with soft weight and didn't feel a difference!
As long if it's lead, in a good quality mesh bag and the weight is the same, you won't feel a difference.
Fits great inside the bcd pocket, if your bcd doesn't have special weight pockets.

 

[Kevin Reid]

the manufacturer requires soft, and i guess i can see the point, less wear cutting on the bc. Think ill go by walmart and see if they still have any, i think they were on sale too!

 

[SC_Hoaty]

Steel shot will rust.

 

[Kevin Reid]

I finally got a description they arent steel or lead their SAND!!!

 

[SC_Hoaty]

Time to spring for real weights, from lead. Check Craigslist for used, since shipping kills any bargains you might find on ebay.

 

[lindenbruce]

Soft weights for diving are usually a "coated" lead shot in either a tough mesh bag or soft neoprene. The lead shot is usually coated to help prevent staining. That's the price difference. B

 

[j2s]

The softer mesh bags have a tendency to slip out of the integrated weight holders in the back of a bc...Especially if it's lighter weights; 1-2-3lbs......The courser mesh won't do that.....