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Old 10-10-04, 11:28 PM
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Need to be able to drop ballast in case of failure in dry suit or wing flooding.
Um, having had a total suit flood on a dive, I definately did not need to drop any weight to get to the surface, infact I suspect I'd have been in quite a lot of trouble had I dropped weight since I was at 54m when the flood happened.

Yes, it was uncomfortable, and yes it was a bit cold after 40mins of deco, but a lot more comfortable than being bent and spending 6 or more hours in a chamber.

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Thank for all the advise much appreciated.

Will try and split my weighting up and go for a couple of suggested solutions:-

1. Add in 2Kg V weight.
2. Add 2K to harness via trim weight pocket.

Rig should remain balanced as the V will be in the middle of backplate and trim weight on my left side near D ring, canister torch on right will balance up.

Again thanks for the responses.

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Dare I suggest you have a go at making some weight pockets yourself, like these.......http://www.cyber-strategy.org/pers/WeightPockets.html

(not a recommendation as I use a WB myself, just fuel for thought)

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On the rare occasions that I dive in the sea (very rare), then I need a couple of kg to sink me. I wear it on a normal weight belt but through one of the weight retainers I have threaded a stainless steel split ring with a small climbing sling threaded on to the ring. You put on the belt as normal, put the waist strap of the harness through the sling and fasten the harness up.

The last thing I want is anyone ditching my weight underwater but it is easy enough to undo on the surface. The sling makes a good hand hold for passing it into a RIB or whatever too.
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Hi All,

The Halcyon Active Control Ballast System (4.5 kg) seems ideal, But £90.00!!! Bloody hell!!!
I have an ACB system for sale if anyone is interested.
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Hi,

mine is the ACB 30 system which retails for £111. The ACB 30 differs from the 20 in that you can carry 15lb of lead in each side and the pouches have nice handles to grab on to. The left side also has a pocket. It is the better system.

I figure it must be worth £75 + P&P

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Thanks for the info but will pass on this occasion.

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