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Jozef Try some or all of the following: * Use a non compressible dry suit so that you don't need to carry the weight in the first place. * Carry a canister torch which can be used as a ditcheable weight (3kg). * Loosen your harness straps and tighten the crotch strap. This will move your centre of gravity down. * Make an H-weight. The H-weight is two V-weights bolted together front and back of the twinset. My H-weight of 5.5 Kg is only about 100 mm high and is bolted close to the lower band, hence my H-weight pushes my centre of gravity lower than would be the case if I used a V-weight. BTW, I only use my H-weight for no-canister torch twinset diving in salt. I always take in my canister torch for proper diving, so don't use the H-weight these days. David Shimell Email: shimell@se*.co* <mailto:shimell@se*.co*> Project Manager, IBM NUMA-Q, Sequent Computer Systems Limited, Weybridge Business Park, Addlestone Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2UF, UK registered in England and Wales under company number: 1999363, registered office as above -----Original Message----- From: Gliviak, Jozef [SMTP:Jozef.Gliviak@co*.co*] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 3:58 PM To: techdiver@aquanaut.com Subject: DIR question - weight system As far as I could find out - according DIR there is no weight belt or integrated weight system used. Only heavy backplate and weight between tanks. I'm sure this works in warm water, but I had a bit of trouble testing it in 4degrees celsius. With very heavy underwear to keep me warm I need appx 8-9 Kg additional weight. When I attach it between tanks the centre of weight is shifted upwards. This becomes a problem when looking to sides. The centre of weight is too high and it tries to turn me. This was quite uncomfortable feeling. I would like to know how you solve this. As far as I know there are few cold water divers here on the list. Best reagards Jozef Gliviak Slovakia -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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