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dsteding · November 13th, 2007, 06:25 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by digital_steve)

Doesn't a weightbelt sit weird or interfere with the backplate & harness?

Nope. I use one with singles and doubles diving dry, have up to 8 kg of weight on it at times depending on exposure protection.

People try and eliminate the weight belt sometimes, and sometimes it can be done. Other times, it is needed to move some of the weight down on the body and prevent heads-down trim.

If this is happening to you while in a single tank, a weight belt is the first obvious answer. The more subtle answer is that you'll get used to trimming out a variety of rigs by adjusting your body position.

November 13th, 2007, 06:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
dsteding(Offline) 2,000th member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 80	Quote: (Originally Posted by digital_steve) Doesn't a weightbelt sit weird or interfere with the backplate & harness? Nope. I use one with singles and doubles diving dry, have up to 8 kg of weight on it at times depending on exposure protection. People try and eliminate the weight belt sometimes, and sometimes it can be done. Other times, it is needed to move some of the weight down on the body and prevent heads-down trim. If this is happening to you while in a single tank, a weight belt is the first obvious answer. The more subtle answer is that you'll get used to trimming out a variety of rigs by adjusting your body position.