V-weights, P-weights, Tail weights for backplates

[gchilcott]

There seem to be a lot of nice options in Europe, especially UK, for weights that can be attached to a backplate in various ways. From US vendors, I haven't found much besides shot pockets that would fit between doubles. Does anyone know of a supplier in the US for this type of product? I've scanned around the tech diving supplier web sites and haven't found much.

Thanks.

 

[eelnoraa]

I think v-weight and tail weight are the same thing. You just take a piece of v-weight, but it off to the length you want and attach to the tail side of the lower bolt, isn't that a tail weight? At least I have been doing it that way. For short tank, HP100, you can get about 6lb in 1 piece there. Or you can get 12lb with 2 pieces.

I think p-weight is the one sits in the V of the backplate. For double diving in Cal water, this is uncommon. Most people need weight as low as possible.

 

[delmolino]

I also had some hard time finding and got my v-weight here: 10lb Uncoated V Weight for Doubles | Recreational Sporting Goods International, inc

 

[Insta-Gator]

Your profile doesn't give much info, so this may not be appropriate.

If you are rec diving, try a couple of XS Scuba Zephyr Pockets on your belt. YMMV

 

[boulderjohn]

V-Weights

---------- Post added September 14th, 2015 at 04:38 PM ----------

Amazon.com : 8lb Uncoated V Weight for Doubles Perfect for Scuba Diving Tanks : Fashion Swim Trunks : Sports & Outdoors

 

[kwinter]

Deep Sea Supply makes weights for their own plates. I have one. Plate and weight totals 15 pounds.


iPhone. iTypo. iApologize.

 

[CptTightPants21]

V Weight Pouches - Dive Right in Scuba

This would allow you to choose the placement of the weight. I use one for my doubles, and while a little expensive and it is only meant for soft lead, it is high quality and it works.

 

[gchilcott]

Thanks for the helpful tips. I think I've found what I need.

Some other interesting products with nice mounting solutions:

BBC ballast & buoyancy control - TEC-DIVESYSTEME

BerTec Solutions V-Weight 6 Kg. D10 / D12

Balast powlekany V-weight 4kg - zestaw

Tail Weight

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