To bring your weight or not, that is the question?

[toddthecat]

I never thought I would love lead as much as I do since I started diving. And in this industry it's worth its weight in gold

 

[surfinusa555]

To answer your other question, you can put any weights into your integrated pouches. You don't have to wear a belt if you don't want to. There is no problem putting hard weights into integrated pouches, if that is what you were wondering. I use hard weights every dive whether I'm using my belt or integrated.

 

[Jim Baldwin]

As a general rule if you are flying to a destination the dive operation will normally provide all the tanks and weights for your diving.

Now adays it would be impossible to transport two tanks, weights and your BCD, wetsuit and reg and stay under the 50 lbs limit. And in addition pack what clothing you would need in a single bag to avoid the $27 fee for an additional second bag for international travel.

If you are driving to dive then plan on taking your own weights and tanks. If you don't have them then of course the dive shop will glady rent you what you are missing.

I have been on boats that would simply have a milk crate of mis. weights that are available if someone needs extra or they accidentally lose their weight belt.

And hard weights will work just fine in your Knighthawk. Have had mine for several years and when I need weights I use hard ones.

 

[danvolker]

One additional point....if you get on a boat the caters to local divers, this could well mean a better diving experience than one that caters to cruise ship divers, tourists or students....it would mean you are likely going to need to bring your own weights.
Just saying that this "service" is not necesssarily the big deal you might think.

DanV

 

[tflaris]

Do most people bring their weights with them when they use a charter or do you bring your own? I have a weight integrated BC (Knight Hawk) and I sometimes dive with 14 lbs. If you use the charters, do you just use their belt or do you put it in your BC somehow?

Local diving when driving I bring my own.

International travel I use theirs. Your Knighthawk BC will allow the use of hard or soft weights.

Safe Diving


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[farsidefan1]

Listen to RJP and the others. I live in Utah and have to travel by air to all my dive destinations. TAking weights would be nuts. I did not notice you live in Hawaii (lucky stiff!). I use a weight integrated BC adn I just grab what I need and fill the pockets from the dive op. Hard weights do fine in the pockets. I also use 14 lbs of lead. I put a couple of 3's in front pockets and couple of 4's in rear pockets, Helps me stay level while sitting on the surface waiting my turn to get picked up.
You may well be going on local dives where you need everything, WITH YOU. As I said, listen to them when going locally. If you are going international, then my advice nearly always applies, but as said, always check in advance. I have never had a problem getting the weight I needed from the dive op. Ever. But that is just my experience.

 

[jcfahy]

check the dive boat /operators web site or ask in advance. my experience in So Calif and most other places worldwide is that the boat will provide weights if you ask in advance. i usually travel by air and do not take wieghts. there may be a small charge but this is rarely a problem anywhere you go

 

[TMHeimer]

I always bring my own because I may be shore diving the same trip and it saves renting them each time. Also, I know my own weights fit exactly where they should. It can be a pain flying with them, but it's usually a much smaller amount to take anyway than the 40 lbs. I use at home.

 

[tyesai]

I'm gonna start bringing mine. Why spend all the time to get yourself trimmed and weighted properly and then not have the right combination of weights?

 

[cocoajoe]

Some resorts won't have 1# weights. So, if you're using a couple to even out trim, consider taking the 1# weights. Adds just a couple of pounds and depending on your setup, might make a big difference.