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I've also had difficulty in using a v-weight due to the inappropriate change
in my center of gravity and the subsequent "turtling" effect. I wear a
standard weight belt UNDER the harness when I need additional weight.
I tried placing it over the harness, so that it would have clearance to drop
by just opening the buckle, but that was uncomfortable, particularly with
greater amounts of weight required for cold water. I find it is not
difficult to remove the weights even when they are under the harness, either
by slipping the weight belt between the backplate and my back without
adjusting the harness, or in a worst case, by loosening the harness waist
strap and then removing the weight belt.
JS
In a message dated 12/16/1999 2:48:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Jozef.Gliviak@co*.co* writes:
<< 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 >>
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