Tail Weight???

*Brian Allen* · January 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Hey there,

There's a few guys in my club after a tail weight. AGIR used to do these but have temporarily stopped. Anyone know where else I can try in the UK?

Brian

vid · January 27th, 2006, 04:56 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian A)

Hey there,

There's a few guys in my club after a tail weight. AGIR used to do these but have temporarily stopped. Anyone know where else I can try in the UK?

Brian

see here (plus other threads in the archives)
Tail Weight

or go to the YD forum - the same person wrote up a piece on how to make your own (see earlier post today by neilh on weighting)

vid

Woz · January 27th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Have you tried "Fookin' Wally". He does V weights.

TobinGeorge · January 27th, 2006, 05:24 PM

Here's a few pics of a new product. It's a heavy duty mesh pouch thats wrapped with weight belt webbing. There is a grommet in each end of the webbing. It fits over the lower band bolt. You can fill it up to 5 lbs with soft weight.

I was originally concerned that it would hit me in the rear end, but it's pretty much unnoticed in use. It's fitted between the tank and the wing and does not interfer with deployment of a butt mounted lift bag.

US Retail $15.

Come and get um

http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=228&c=2

http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=226&c=2

http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=225&c=2

http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=227&c=2

Tobin

Divingniknaks · January 27th, 2006, 05:34 PM

Interesting concept.

Brian give me a ring at the shop mate.

Cheers

**neilh** · February 20th, 2006, 03:59 PM

Having played with the twins at the weekend I'm also in need of a tail weight, but would probably make a complete hash of making my own!

Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get hold of one, preferably adjustable?

wilbo · February 20th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh)

Having played with the twins at the weekend I'm also in need of a tail weight, but would probably make a complete hash of making my own!

Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get hold of one, preferably adjustable?

Neil - me too (if knackers ever pulls his finger out!!

)

what tins are you using - I'm guessing Fabers.. right?

**Alastair** · February 20th, 2006, 07:11 PM

Out of interest - any reason why you haven't ordered one of Tobin's tail weight pouches? If I didn't have a Huggins Mk-2 tail weight I'd be seriously tempted to try it.

Cheers
Al

**neilh** · February 20th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by wilbo)

what tins are you using - I'm guessing Fabers.. right?

Yup - Ian and I missed a trick yesterday cos he has Heisers and wondered what Fabers were like and I could have compared the Fabers to the Heisers! Doh!

We did compare them side-by-side though. The Fabers are clearly shorter and fatter so I guess there could be trim differences

TobinGeorge · February 20th, 2006, 07:22 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

Out of interest - any reason why you haven't ordered one of Tobin's tail weight pouches? If I didn't have a Huggins Mk-2 tail weight I'd be seriously tempted to try it.

Cheers
Al

We have about 20 "in the wild" currently without complaint. Just added them to the website.

Look here http://www.deepseasupply.com/page24.html

Tobin

January 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 605	Hey there, There's a few guys in my club after a tail weight. AGIR used to do these but have temporarily stopped. Anyone know where else I can try in the UK? Brian __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

January 27th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 247	Have you tried "Fookin' Wally". He does V weights. __________________ www.kitfondle.co.uk Lots of shiny diving tatt for you to spend money on

January 27th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,040	Interesting concept. Brian give me a ring at the shop mate. Cheers __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

February 20th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
wilbo (Online) Senior Chimp Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh) Having played with the twins at the weekend I'm also in need of a tail weight, but would probably make a complete hash of making my own! Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get hold of one, preferably adjustable? Neil - me too (if knackers ever pulls his finger out!! ) what tins are you using - I'm guessing Fabers.. right? __________________ Cheers! Wilbo DIR explorers: DIR Yorkshire Divers: YorkshireDivers One of the Foxturd chimps

February 20th, 2006, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 735	Out of interest - any reason why you haven't ordered one of Tobin's tail weight pouches? If I didn't have a Huggins Mk-2 tail weight I'd be seriously tempted to try it. Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

January 27th, 2006, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
vid(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london/surrey border, UK Posts: 354	Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian A) Hey there, There's a few guys in my club after a tail weight. AGIR used to do these but have temporarily stopped. Anyone know where else I can try in the UK? Brian see here (plus other threads in the archives) Tail Weight or go to the YD forum - the same person wrote up a piece on how to make your own (see earlier post today by neilh on weighting) vid

January 27th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
TobinGeorge(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 622	Here's a few pics of a new product. It's a heavy duty mesh pouch thats wrapped with weight belt webbing. There is a grommet in each end of the webbing. It fits over the lower band bolt. You can fill it up to 5 lbs with soft weight. I was originally concerned that it would hit me in the rear end, but it's pretty much unnoticed in use. It's fitted between the tank and the wing and does not interfer with deployment of a butt mounted lift bag. US Retail $15. Come and get um http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=228&c=2 http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=226&c=2 http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=225&c=2 http://www.direxplorers.com/gallery/....php?i=227&c=2 Tobin

February 20th, 2006, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 2,377	Having played with the twins at the weekend I'm also in need of a tail weight, but would probably make a complete hash of making my own! Can anyone point me in the direction of where to get hold of one, preferably adjustable?

February 20th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 2,377	Quote: (Originally Posted by wilbo) what tins are you using - I'm guessing Fabers.. right? Yup - Ian and I missed a trick yesterday cos he has Heisers and wondered what Fabers were like and I could have compared the Fabers to the Heisers! Doh! We did compare them side-by-side though. The Fabers are clearly shorter and fatter so I guess there could be trim differences

February 20th, 2006, 07:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
TobinGeorge(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 622	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) Out of interest - any reason why you haven't ordered one of Tobin's tail weight pouches? If I didn't have a Huggins Mk-2 tail weight I'd be seriously tempted to try it. Cheers Al We have about 20 "in the wild" currently without complaint. Just added them to the website. Look here http://www.deepseasupply.com/page24.html Tobin