Weights on Belts V. in BCD

[mictrik]

I use integrated weights in my BCD. For me, it is much easier than a weight belt and less pressure on lower back.

Hmm. The waist is a point of the body most able to sustain weight. Having weight higher on the torso serves to increase pressure on the lower back do to leverage. For those who have issues with their weight belt slipping, use a pressure compensating belt like the old Jetbelt. I still use Jetbelts and never have any issues with slippage. In addition you should endeavor to carry the least amount of weight; I think many people are overweighted.

 

[diveprof]

Nothing wrong with weight integrated BCDs if you are properly weighted - in cold freshwater or warm water salt water. Drysuit in cold salt water, well a weight belt may make more sense. I dive wet in an 8/7 semi drysuit. I need only 5 pounds (weight of backplate) for freashwater or 6 more pounds for salt (weight pockets). Unfortunately too many folks are diving what they wweights they were diving in OW class. I advise folks to check their weighting after every 25 dives as newer divers. You would be surprised what you can remove and still do a safety stop comfortably.