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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (daz @ Nov. 20 2003,14:18)]My thoughts, If you really need them then use them, If you don't, then don't
As for ankle weights coming loose, my wife had this problem and there was no way she would stop using them so I modified them slightly with a bit of bungee and she has not had any problems since.
Daz |
Exactly! I managed fine without ankle weights for several years, then I bought a new drysuit at LIDS this year. It was made to measure for someone else but fits me perfectly except that the boots are XXL and I take size 8 shoes. With three pairs of socks, I still feel unsafe without ankle weights, so I started using them again, seeing as it was a much cheaper solution than having the boots changed or buying new, heavier fins. Beavers' ankle weights (700 grammes per weight) have good pinch clips. They do NOT fall off. I lost a fin on one occasion but have never lost an ankle weight. Like the man said, if you don't need them, all well and good. If you do, bugger what anybody else thinks! It's got nothing to do with being a novice.