weight placement?!?

[wunat]

You got all right. By moving the can strap up and down, you can raise or drop your head/feet. By moving the weights from the left to right side of your tank, you can prevent a roll over to the left or right side.

D.

Thanks. I will try out this configuration this weekend.

 

[DOXA]

Thanks. I will try out this configuration this weekend.

I would like to know what your experiences will be...

D.

 

[wunat]

I tried out a few weight configurations during this past weekend on a DM intern. I ended up placing all my weights on the tank cam straps. Two 1 pound weights on the upper strap and two 2 pounds on the lower strap. This is probably a good configurations for now. I came down with this after moving the weight up and down along the tank as suggested.

But in the later dives, I ended carry two 2 pound weights on the upper strap and still keep the two 2 pound weights in the lower strap. This makes me slightly overweighted coz I need the extra weight for AOW assistance. Students have problem controlling their breathing and bouyancy and ended up shooting up toward the surface when we accent up to around 7-10 m. Pretty risky indeed. In fact I have to help pull down 3 students simultaneously. I have to either take out a weight block from one of pockets and place it into their BC pockets or grab their BC and deflate in C completely + exhale estensively to weight them down............................

In any case, thanks alot for the recommendations again. Now I have the weight distribution setup for either AOW assistant or just for .........................diving.

THANKS!!!

 

[Vie]

I ended up placing all my weights on the tank cam straps. Two 1 pound weights on the upper strap and two 2 pounds on the lower strap. This is probably a good configurations for now. I came down with this after moving the weight up and down along the tank as suggested.

But in the later dives, I ended carry two 2 pound weights on the upper strap and still keep the two 2 pound weights in the lower strap.

So you’re carrying between 6 to 8 lbs on your cam straps—have you considered using a stainless steel backplate?

 

[wunat]

So you’re carrying between 6 to 8 lbs on your cam straps—have you considered using a stainless steel backplate?

Yes. Another alternative I am considering is using STA. But was also concerned on how much weights I will need to load on my dive trips to various places.

 

[Vie]

Yes. Another alternative I am considering is using STA. But was also concerned on how much weights I will need to load on my dive trips to various places.

You mean a weighted STA? IHMO, using a weighted STA with an AL bp would be pointless; might as well use an ss bp—since you don’t use a STA, adding one would just be adding something you don’t need. I’ve been lugging around my ss bp/non-weighted STA (have to use a STA with my Eclipse wing) to various places and have not have any problems.

 

[wunat]

You mean a weighted STA? IHMO, using a weighted STA with an AL bp would be pointless; might as well use an ss bp—since you don’t use a STA, adding one would just be adding something you don’t need. I’ve been lugging around my ss bp/non-weighted STA (have to use a STA with my Eclipse wing) to various places and have not have any problems.

Point taken. I will take a look it.

BTW, do you know the do you know the average weight difference between an AL BP and Stainless BP?

 

[Vie]

The stainless steel weights about six pounds. The aluminium can’t be more than one or two pounds.

 

[notabob]

BTW, do you know the do you know the average weight difference between an AL BP and Stainless BP?

2-4lbs on average, but depends on the plate. Most AL plates are ~2lbs. Steel plates range from 5-6lb for your garden variety ones, to heavier (read thicker or longer) 9 and 12lb plates that some manufacturers make for those who need the extra weight.

-Roman.

 

[wunat]

Just something I am thinking. Which is preferred in DIR?

1) Thicker plates so I will not need to put on extra weight blocks?
2) Thinner plates so I will still have some ditchable weights in emergency?

Also, if I switch my 2 cam band/straps with stainless buckles, how much more weight would that add?

Thanks!!!!