Reply to:     RE>>dear tekdive@ho*

Rich,

>Thanks for the input.

>> I need my rig a bit negative as I am doing cold (but not freezing) 
>> water diving (Californina) (drysuit, thermals, you get the picture)

>If you could find a way to dive with a neutrally-buoyant rig (with BC 
>empty, and when the cylinders are empty), would it be difficult to add 
>the extra weight you would need somewhere to your body?

The pockets are set up such that the weight can be removed. It is a 
simple matter to remove a few lbs and tie it off to the line. My system 
is about 2-4 lbs negative empty. I did that so that on a particularly cold day
(the water is not any colder, just me) so that I *can* add a little to the
drysuit
to stay warm. I consider having a fully deflated drysuit for deco not good
planning. 
Cold decos are no fun besides the physiological effects of being cold while 
decompressing.

To answer your direct question, I have no place on my body to add weight
unless I add a weight belt. I hate weightbelts.

Steve

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