Weight Integrated BCD

[bluewatertoy]

:dazzler1: What type of wights do you use on your integrated BCD. I have 7# lead curved weights in each removable pocket, and also going to use belt. Just wondering what most divers use in their integrated Bc's

 

[Kestrell]

Sea Pearls (lead shot)

 

[oceancrest67]

I use soft weight but I have used small hard weights and curved...it really depends on what kind of weight integration you are using and what kind of bc.

 

[bluewatertoy]

I am currently diving an Aqua Lung Pro Unlimited the weight puches seem to be very narrow. I was told by another diver that he had trouble with removing and replacing pouches with lead shot because of the loimited space

 

[gfisher4792]

If you find having hard weights in the pockets comfortable, go ahead and keep using them. The advantage of soft is that they conform to the body (most helpful with belts), but are definitely bulkier than the same weight as just a hard chunk of lead.

 

[Sean C]

I assume the Aqua Lung Pro Unlimited is the same as the Seaquest Pro Unlimited. One owns the other. If this is the case there should be no difference in the comfort level between hard and soft weights. The Seaquest/Aqua Lung weight pouches have a hard sided plastic sheet that sits against the inside of the bc. Therefor hard or soft should not matter (except when you drop them on your feet). I personally find the hard weights easier to load, not as bulky, and cheaper. Note: I also dive with the same equipment all the time and I have yet to go on a dive vacation where they provide soft weights.

Sean

 

[Sean C]

Actually, the hard plastic sheet is on the outside of the pouch, but, the sleeve the pouch sits in is hard. Note: the pouches also have internal straps which help position and control the weights which means that the conforming abilities of soft weights is not relevant.

Sean

 

[Scubaguy62]

I used to dive with an Aqualung Malibu RDS and I used hard weights due to the same narrow weight pockets. Now I use the soft shots, but I also have a different BC.

 

[jaak]

Soft weights feel more comfortable and can be fitted more easily.

 

[sharkdiver00]

It depends on which BC you use. While hard weights are cheaper, soft weights (bags with lead shot) are easier on your body - especially when using a belt. Also they are easier to conform to the available space in some of the weight pouches that are narrow.

Maria