Sudden loss of weight pouch

[Sounder]

Just a word of warning about carabiners -- if they're the spring loaded type, they will open to admit anything that pushes against the gate, and then trap it. So they do present something of an entanglement hazard if you get anywhere near fishing line, kelp, or guidelines.

Excellent point about entanglement with the carabiner. It gets tucked in with the pouch automaticly but the point is well taken.

The problem with using a locking carabiner on a weight pouch is that the process of releasing it is no longer very quick as you have to unscrew the collar on the carabiner before you can open the gate.

Also a good point! I didn't buy those for that very reason. But the point brought up by TsandM is making me rethink the whole deal.

Thanks
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Well my buddies pouch came out of his BC again today. The Carabiner saved the day but the current design on the weight release totally SUCKS!! If the kit being sent by the manufacturer doesn't totally change the design I'll be returning the BC's and getting new ones.
I'm just glad DiveTank has such a great return policy. Makes it easy.

I've heard/read alot about Zeagle. Do they have a entry leval BC that is resonably priced? Who would you reccomend as a supplier. For that matter I'm open to any brand that has a dependable weight release system.

Thanks again
-Rod