Tank weight pockets

[Rick Inman]

No problems with the velcro when using a 4lb hard weight. Not exactly quick-ditchable though - you'll need to dig the weight out by hand if you need to dump some. I've tried, and you can just barely fit a 5lb soft weight in there if you jam it in and shake it to settle.

I also use the XS P's on my BP/W waist strap, and concur with Scubaroo completely. The nice thing about the pouches is that it is easy to add/remove weight on the fly as I change the amount of undergarment insulation beneath my dry suit due to changing water temps. I wear no weight belt and just 4#s total in the pockets, and it is so balanced and unrestricted that i love it. Sure, it might take a moment to ditch weight, but if I'm really neutral all I have to do is swim up a few feet and expanding air will start me toward the surface to the point where I'll need to be bleeding ASAP. Ditching weight is for the surface.

 

[Scubaroo]

Forgot to mention, I used to have the ACB20s, the XS Scuba pockets are TINY in comparison, and there's still room for a canister light on the webbing.

 

[cool_hardware52]

We also have users who report using the XS pockets on the waist belt of our Harness. One I know mounts the pockets upside down providing a degree of "quick release".

The XS pockets are quite small, but 5lbs of shot is snug fit.

Mounting any weight pockets on the waist belt of a BP/W is a matter of space. Small waisted folks (not me ) may not have enough room and still need a belt.

The DUI harness is not, IMHO a bad solution either as the weight can be mounted prior to the BP/W. Also good for those lacking the waist necessary to keep a belt on.


Regard,



Tobin George