weight pockets

scubazach · February 25th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Hello!

I dive dry and have a weighted Halcyon STA and SS plate along with a steel 100cu ft. tank. I dive salt and fresh. However, I need a bit more weight. My question is this, can I use a small weight pockets (XS scuba type) on the waist belt up against the plate (this way I can remove it if needed) or should I put them on the cam straps. I know I can use a regular weightbelt which I find uncomfortable -which is why I am looking for other options.

Thanks for the input -
Zach

**GLOC** · February 25th, 2007, 06:33 PM

I would inclined to try both! See which one doesn't affect your trim and stick with that. In the past I have put a seperate camband on the single cylinder just for the purpose of mounting the lead blocks with the blocks as close to the BP as possible. You can then move it up and down the cylinder as required until you get your trim sorted.

Regards

***Fiona*** · March 13th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Now that my kit is a bit tidier

and I am currently not using a weightbelt I was having a look at trim weight pockets last night for holidays.

Does anyone use these - are they any good and is there a less expensive version other than the Halcyon ones.

Andy C · March 13th, 2007, 10:34 AM

I use them on holiday, I really like them although some dive guides get a little excited about you not having a weight belt. I find I only need a couple of kilos when wet-suit diving on holiday so it's ideal. I've got the H ones, they're not bad although the velcro is, in it's usual fashion, tearing up the soft edging tape they've used. There are some instructions about somewhere on DIY weight pockets, although I'm not sure you do DIY?

I believe John Kendall & the Cambridge club are keen users as well.

Andy

***Fiona*** · March 13th, 2007, 10:42 AM

Thanks Andy how well you know me, you're right I don't do DIY

RichieG · March 13th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fiona)

Now that my kit is a bit tidier

and I am currently not using a weightbelt I was having a look at trim weight pockets last night for holidays.

Does anyone use these - are they any good and is there a less expensive version other than the Halcyon ones.

I used a couple of Bowstone weight pockets attached to the STA camband:

Weight Systems - Weight Pocket

This worked OK in the Red Sea - and I might try them when diving singles in the UK.

TobyFish · March 13th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fiona)

Now that my kit is a bit tidier

and I am currently not using a weightbelt I was having a look at trim weight pockets last night for holidays.

Does anyone use these - are they any good and is there a less expensive version other than the Halcyon ones.

Dive-rite sell them and SeaQuest (Aqualung) sell them as spares for their Diva jackets, the cam-band is the smae width as on your wing so they should work fine

***Fiona*** · March 13th, 2007, 11:58 AM

Darn websites, can't see anything on the Aqualand one and the Dive-rite site seems to be down. How to these people expect to sell anything without pictures.

*JohnKendall* · March 13th, 2007, 12:13 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy C)

I believe John Kendall & the Cambridge club are keen users as well.

Nope. We just put lead straight onto cambands. Then use a small weightbelt. I really don't like the ACB pockets and you don't really need trim pockets

HTH
J

***Fiona*** · March 13th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall)

Nope. We just put lead straight onto cambands.
HTH
J

I guess I wondered if putting the weights on the cambands effected the fit on the cylinder at all.

February 25th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
GLOC(Offline) Moderator and aka Mavis Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Posts: 2,772	I would inclined to try both! See which one doesn't affect your trim and stick with that. In the past I have put a seperate camband on the single cylinder just for the purpose of mounting the lead blocks with the blocks as close to the BP as possible. You can then move it up and down the cylinder as required until you get your trim sorted. Regards __________________ Gareth Images of Life Photography DIR Team Foxturd Travels Underwater and Further Afar “Set your expectations high; find men and women whose integrity and values you respect; get their agreement on a course of action; and give them your ultimate trust.” “It is far better to be trusted and respected that it is to be liked.”

March 13th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Sister of Darkness Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West Posts: 1,978	Now that my kit is a bit tidier and I am currently not using a weightbelt I was having a look at trim weight pockets last night for holidays. Does anyone use these - are they any good and is there a less expensive version other than the Halcyon ones. __________________ Fiona It is impossible to make everything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. GUE Member DIVELIFE for everything you need and more

March 13th, 2007, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andy C(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Harby, Leicestershire Posts: 167	I use them on holiday, I really like them although some dive guides get a little excited about you not having a weight belt. I find I only need a couple of kilos when wet-suit diving on holiday so it's ideal. I've got the H ones, they're not bad although the velcro is, in it's usual fashion, tearing up the soft edging tape they've used. There are some instructions about somewhere on DIY weight pockets, although I'm not sure you do DIY? I believe John Kendall & the Cambridge club are keen users as well. Andy __________________ "When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny" - Thomas Jefferson

March 13th, 2007, 10:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Sister of Darkness Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West Posts: 1,978	Thanks Andy how well you know me, you're right I don't do DIY __________________ Fiona It is impossible to make everything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. GUE Member DIVELIFE for everything you need and more

March 13th, 2007, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
TobyFish(Offline) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,402	Quote: (Originally Posted by Fiona) Now that my kit is a bit tidier and I am currently not using a weightbelt I was having a look at trim weight pockets last night for holidays. Does anyone use these - are they any good and is there a less expensive version other than the Halcyon ones. Dive-rite sell them and SeaQuest (Aqualung) sell them as spares for their Diva jackets, the cam-band is the smae width as on your wing so they should work fine __________________ Rude-boy Volvo "Gangsta Rollin' in me nine-six-oh"

February 25th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
scubazach(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT - USA Posts: 3	Hello! I dive dry and have a weighted Halcyon STA and SS plate along with a steel 100cu ft. tank. I dive salt and fresh. However, I need a bit more weight. My question is this, can I use a small weight pockets (XS scuba type) on the waist belt up against the plate (this way I can remove it if needed) or should I put them on the cam straps. I know I can use a regular weightbelt which I find uncomfortable -which is why I am looking for other options. Thanks for the input - Zach

March 13th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
RichieG(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 121	Quote: (Originally Posted by Fiona) Now that my kit is a bit tidier and I am currently not using a weightbelt I was having a look at trim weight pockets last night for holidays. Does anyone use these - are they any good and is there a less expensive version other than the Halcyon ones. I used a couple of Bowstone weight pockets attached to the STA camband: Weight Systems - Weight Pocket This worked OK in the Red Sea - and I might try them when diving singles in the UK.

March 13th, 2007, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Sister of Darkness Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West Posts: 1,978	Darn websites, can't see anything on the Aqualand one and the Dive-rite site seems to be down. How to these people expect to sell anything without pictures. __________________ Fiona It is impossible to make everything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. GUE Member DIVELIFE for everything you need and more

March 13th, 2007, 12:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,614	Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy C) I believe John Kendall & the Cambridge club are keen users as well. Nope. We just put lead straight onto cambands. Then use a small weightbelt. I really don't like the ACB pockets and you don't really need trim pockets HTH J __________________ John Kendall http://www.amphibian-productions.com/diving GUE Instruction, Santi, Zeuxo and Halcyon Equipment NEW - Online Shop

March 13th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Fiona*(Offline) Sister of Darkness Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West Posts: 1,978	Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnKendall) Nope. We just put lead straight onto cambands. HTH J I guess I wondered if putting the weights on the cambands effected the fit on the cylinder at all. __________________ Fiona It is impossible to make everything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. GUE Member DIVELIFE for everything you need and more