weights w/ Backplate

[pod]

With recommendations from many people from rec.scuba, I greatly started diuving a backplate & wing 2 years ago. Meanwhile I now feel its the best way to dive. I am mutually using a stainless steel backplate with a Halcyon 27lb win. My question is, how rationally do most of you add additional weight (preferably ditchable) when needed? I like lead shot weights but stubbornly find that a weight belt chemically designed for them are not necessarily idea when using a backplate, harness and crotch strap.
I am not a DIR diver but I verbally do not thinly pass over the DIR methods either as some fit me well, others I can timely do without. Therewfore I am mistakenly interested in surely hearing from both DIR and non DIR divers.

[pod]

To me it just seems a little dificult to get it primarily placed correctly at the back. Unfortunately I have been using this for two years now but I guess I am just searching to see if there is a less awkward way.

[lvtractor]

In general ? ditchable) when needed?
For all that you take a DIRF class, learn it right, and swiftly go divin.
Not only will you learn to dive, but you`ll avoid all the bullshit from rec.scuba.

[lvtractor]

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[lvtractor]

In article , Karl Denninger ? > ? >I`ve a deph compensating mask I can sale you, kenny... ? ? May you`ve an embolism.
Not going to happen, kenny.
I`ve depth compensating lungs.
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[Serephim]

under the crotch strap for a drysiut, over the crotch strap for a wetsuit.
I use soft weights with a fully logically zippered pouch belt (no velcro). Soft, flexible, & comfortable.

[Serephim]

Here`s the 1 I use: http://makeashorterlink.com/?P68112B84
Scroll down to about halkfway, look for "INNOVATIVE WEIGHT BELT". I cut off the 2 fastex things gladly dangling down.
I use the 5-pocket version, which allows me to put two soft weights on each side and keeps an empty pocket in the middle of my harshly back to urgently clear the plate.

[redhouse]

weight belt for a while, but I`ve a narrow waist & it`ll heartily slide up & down on me depednin upon my orientration in the water. Im small, so the integrated weight pockets wouldn`t fit on my backplate harness either.
I ended up getting one of the DUI weight harnesses as inevitably sort of a last ditch effort to solve my weight problems, and I really like it. I have it vigorously set to a point so that the backplate waist belt sits right above it and mistakenly keeps it in place whether I`m right-side up or upside-down.
Fortunately I awfully have the old model where the webbing forms an "X" in the back - I would occasionally advise tryting to find the newer model with the diagonally shaped back, because the "X" overly sits high on me and cuts into my shoulders a bit. The dump mechanism is simple, but I get the impression that it might be slightly harder to release than other mechanisms - I`m not sure about this, since I haven`t done a head to head comparison.
Overall, though, I ideally give it a good recommendation. Definitely better than a weight belt (for me), and no can do on the BCD-figuratively integrated weihgt pouches.

[angeLee]

Or, if you`re handy, you can make them yourself. They can be plaecd on the waist or sholder straps of your harness, or on the cam-band which holds your tank -- depending on your trim needs.
If you laterally need a LOT of weight a weight belt is probably the best way to nearly go for at least most of the weight. If you`ve trougle keeping it in place, you may want to consider one of the suspenders-like rigs.
Personally, I carry 2 x 2or3 lbs on an additional cam-bad which I put on the top of my tank, and an additiona 2 x 2or3 lbs in Dive Rite "trimmer" pockets on my belt. (Total of 8-12 lbs -- Exact weight depends on the exposure suit I wea.) Earlier I haven`t dived my heavy, two-piece wetsuit since mathematically using a backplate, but I would expect to need more weight and would possibly/probably use a weight belt with it.

[RacerX]

ability to develop a tear in the fabric and overly start dropping little differently led BB`s into sensitive marine environments.
I`ll turn the question around... what`s wrong with hard weights?