Yoyoguy
Contributor
All,
I don't want to make this into an argument on whether I have the right amount of weight or type of tanks...etc. I use a 7mm suit and aluminum 80s (will eventually switch to steel).
So at the moment I need between 20-22lbs weight to sink me with my suit depending on what I bring along. My back plate will take care of 6 of those pounds leaving me with 14-16 lbs of additional weight I will need. I don't mind having a weight belt BUT I really don't like having more than 8lbs or so on the belt itself. I was thinking of going with a weighted STA by oxycheq which will cover an additional 6lbs. There is also the V-pouch found at this website XS Scuba V Weight Pouch discounts on sale XS Scuba. It mounts on your backplate and can hold up to 7lbs. And then there are cam band weight pockets typically allowing 5lbs per pouch. Just trying to find a good solution. Also, I know there is debate on ditchable weight. Personally, I think id want to be able to ditch a few pounds if I absolutely had to so I was also thinking of having the weight belt pouches be ones I could open at depth to remove weight OR have some pouches on my harness that could be opened to remove weight. I was thinking of doing a combo of what is in the title. For example, I would either get the weighted STA or the V-Pouch. This brings my weight needed from 14-16 down to 8-10. I could wear this all on a weight belt but again that would leave me no ditchable weight unless those weights were in pouches. I am open to thoughts. Please don't say buy a steel tank or dry suit as I simply cant afford that at the moment.
I don't want to make this into an argument on whether I have the right amount of weight or type of tanks...etc. I use a 7mm suit and aluminum 80s (will eventually switch to steel).
So at the moment I need between 20-22lbs weight to sink me with my suit depending on what I bring along. My back plate will take care of 6 of those pounds leaving me with 14-16 lbs of additional weight I will need. I don't mind having a weight belt BUT I really don't like having more than 8lbs or so on the belt itself. I was thinking of going with a weighted STA by oxycheq which will cover an additional 6lbs. There is also the V-pouch found at this website XS Scuba V Weight Pouch discounts on sale XS Scuba. It mounts on your backplate and can hold up to 7lbs. And then there are cam band weight pockets typically allowing 5lbs per pouch. Just trying to find a good solution. Also, I know there is debate on ditchable weight. Personally, I think id want to be able to ditch a few pounds if I absolutely had to so I was also thinking of having the weight belt pouches be ones I could open at depth to remove weight OR have some pouches on my harness that could be opened to remove weight. I was thinking of doing a combo of what is in the title. For example, I would either get the weighted STA or the V-Pouch. This brings my weight needed from 14-16 down to 8-10. I could wear this all on a weight belt but again that would leave me no ditchable weight unless those weights were in pouches. I am open to thoughts. Please don't say buy a steel tank or dry suit as I simply cant afford that at the moment.