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I realize its not true DIR, but I use the ACB system from Halcyon. I'll never wear a weight belt again. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jsuw@ao*.co*> To: <Jozef.Gliviak@co*.co*>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 7:05 AM Subject: Re: DIR question - weight system > 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 >> > -- > 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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