Weight pouches/pockets to match up with BP/W setup?

[RJP]

I currently dive a BP/W and drysuit here in cold Lake Atlantic off NJ, with steel 119cf tanks and a 6lb STA I need ZERO additional weight.

Going to Cayman islands for a week, and will be diving with 80cf aluminum tanks so am thinking I'll be needing some lead, but really don't want a weight belt. Would prefer to add to weight pockets to my rig.

I like the Halcyon ACB system, but they are a bit pricey - any similar alternatives?

 

[gregmontalbano]

I have not moved on to the BP/W setup but i've herd only good things about the DiveRite weight setup.

 

[cool_hardware52]

I currently dive a BP/W and drysuit here in cold Lake Atlantic off NJ, with steel 119cf tanks and a 6lb STA I need ZERO additional weight.

Going to Cayman islands for a week, and will be diving with 80cf aluminum tanks so am thinking I'll be needing some lead, but really don't want a weight belt. Would prefer to add to weight pockets to my rig.

If you are going to be using less exposure suit you weight requirements are likely going to be less, even with a buoyant tank.

A 4-6-8 lbs weight belt is no big deal, and can be rented anywhere.


Tobin

 

[divad]

XS weight pockets behind D-ring(s) @ LP for $10. Are you taking an Al plate?

 

[RJP]

XS weight pockets behind D-ring(s) @ LP for $10. Are you taking an Al plate?

Steel

 

[RJP]

If you are going to be using less exposure suit you weight requirements are likely going to be less, even with a buoyant tank.

I recently needed 12lbs diving my exact rig except for an AL80 tank.

I'm guessing that going from a drysuit and light undies to a wetsuit will be about a wash?

 

[divad]

I recently needed 12lbs diving my exact rig except for an AL80 tank.

I'm guessing that going from a drysuit and light undies to a wetsuit will be about a wash?

12 lbs plus 6lb STA, plus 5lb(?) BP?

 

[cool_hardware52]

I recently needed 12lbs diving my exact rig except for an AL80 tank.

I'm guessing that going from a drysuit and light undies to a wetsuit will be about a wash?

Hard to say, but even if it is a wash you still only need a 6 lbs weight belt. A 3 on each side isn't uncomfortable like 10 on each side.

If you are uncertain as to your exact weight requirements I recommend finding out before investing in pockets you may not really need.

Have fun on your trip.


Tobin

 

[Daryl Morse]

I'm not a big fan of weight belts either, but a couple of 2 or 3 lb weights on a belt isn't very noticable. I was in Cozumel last week and dove with 4 lb over and above the 6 lb of my bp/w. It wasn't a problem at all. If you have a 6 lb STA, you still might not need any additional weight.

 

[SteveFass]

last time i was in the caribbean i went with 4 XS Scuba weight pouches, and I had to leave them all behind because the staff at the dive shop I was with loved them so much. I have to go buy some more now.

They comfortably hold a 5lb brick (ea) max and the pocket is very small compared to others that I have seen (e.g., DR). Just slip it on your webbing and forget it.