Thanks all for the replies.
This helps alot.
I forgot about the STA, and the fact that it would be adding a little weight (Thanks Tobin).
Here is the reason I was asking. I like the idea of the weight pockets that can be attached to the plate. I don't dive so over-weighted that I can't swim to the surface, even in the event of a wing failure, but then again, I am only diving a single in relatively shallow water (usually less than 40'). I was going to purchase the weight pockets now, but after reading all your advice, I think I'll try out the weight belt first and take it from there (after all, I already own it, so the price is right).
I'll try for proper weighting before I go on my trip and see if I can get away w/ no additional weights (quite possible). Then I'll do the same thing in salt water to see what happens, and see what kind of additional weight (if any) that I might need.
On this trip, it will be mostly shallow dives (hopefully w/ some lobster), so I figure it is a good time to try out the new equipment. Being so shallow and w/ someone I trust will help overcome the new equipment issues and learning curve I expect to have.
Thanks again;
John
This helps alot.
I forgot about the STA, and the fact that it would be adding a little weight (Thanks Tobin).
Here is the reason I was asking. I like the idea of the weight pockets that can be attached to the plate. I don't dive so over-weighted that I can't swim to the surface, even in the event of a wing failure, but then again, I am only diving a single in relatively shallow water (usually less than 40'). I was going to purchase the weight pockets now, but after reading all your advice, I think I'll try out the weight belt first and take it from there (after all, I already own it, so the price is right).
I'll try for proper weighting before I go on my trip and see if I can get away w/ no additional weights (quite possible). Then I'll do the same thing in salt water to see what happens, and see what kind of additional weight (if any) that I might need.
On this trip, it will be mostly shallow dives (hopefully w/ some lobster), so I figure it is a good time to try out the new equipment. Being so shallow and w/ someone I trust will help overcome the new equipment issues and learning curve I expect to have.
Thanks again;
John