Weight Harness

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by alexmaclennan

I have used a DUI harness for two years. Never had to rip out the pockets in anger so I don't know how well it would release. The looped plastic line looks like it would release easily enough though. The 4 velcroed pouches each hold 2 standard lead 4lb weight snugly and the shoulder straps are wide enough that I do not feel any cut into my shoulders.

Alex

That's interesting, the LDS told me that they needed special ingot weights.

As I mentioned in another post, the beauty of the harness is that you rarely have to remove the weight pockets. I have an integrated BC, but I only add/remove wts to the trim pockets as required for minor buoyancy adjustments - different cylinder, thicker undersuit etc; relying instead on the harness to carry the lions share of the lead.

I'm convinced that continually removing and replacing the integrated pockets in a BC puts wear and tear on the retaining mechanism - sooner or later resulting in the thing letting go just when you don't want it too.

I'll admit that the Wt integrated BC is marginally more comfortable in the water than the harness though. But both are much better than a conventional wt belt.


Richard M.

[wreckferret]

For Northern diver, you also get 2 leg pockets with it.
Mine is on its 4th year and apart from a some scuffing its great.

[Scuba Dub]

I rip out the weights on my DUI harness at the end of nearly every dive, to hand them up on the club rib. Nice and easy, no problems whatsoever.
You don't need special weights for it.
I'm very happy with it.
I tried the scubapro one, which I didn't like at all. The ND one came in for some stick on here a while back.

[rbgreenwood]

I used my new Bowstone last weekend, I've just moved away from my BC Integrated (too much for the wife to lift, BC, Tank, Pony, Weight etc).

What I found is that I had to wear it a bit below my bc, felt a bit odd to start with, weight not where you expect it. A bit of a pain was using a 3kg shot bag in each pocket, it's too bulky, probably need to use 3x1kg bags (the pockets are cavernous!) or go back to lead.

The other "problem" came when getting back in the rib and handing up weight, the pockets are quite tough to get out, they aren't going to fall out at depth! Hopefully this will become easier with a bit more practice.

[kevFISH]

Originally Posted by alexmaclennan

I have used a DUI harness for two years. Never had to rip out the pockets in anger so I don't know how well it would release. The looped plastic line looks like it would release easily enough though. The 4 velcroed pouches each hold 2 standard lead 4lb weight snugly and the shoulder straps are wide enough that I do not feel any cut into my shoulders.

Alex

Is that Alex of St Albans fame?? How are things going well under your own steam without your mentor If you ever fancy a trip down under we'll be happy to sort you out with a dive and beer combo (obviously not together because that would be BAD!!).

All the best
Jan & Kev

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by rbgreenwood

I used my new Bowstone last weekend...a bit of a pain was using a 3kg shot bag in each pocket, it's too bulky, probably need to use 3x1kg bags (the pockets are cavernous!) or go back to lead.

Try a roll of roofers lead (£13ish for 11k), cut into half kilo strips and bound together with velcro straps (B&Q). Much less bulky than conventional lead and shot, and you can mould it to your hips. I have 5k in each pouch of my Bowstone harness using this set-up and there is bags of room left for more.

HTH

Helen xxx

[MartinS]

Ian
I have just changed to a CD TCW wing and with my old TekWing found the ND harness quite a paid due to it's position - I like the look of the pockets - do you have any pics of one in position?
Regards
Martin

Originally Posted by JAG

Do you dive with a BCD or wing and how much weight do you use? If you use a wing these dive rite pockets could be an option. I use the 16lb version for my single rig and works a treat. Having used a harness in the past I found it very cumbersome.

Cheers,

Ian

[JAG]

Originally Posted by MartinS

Ian
I have just changed to a CD TCW wing and with my old TekWing found the ND harness quite a paid due to it's position - I like the look of the pockets - do you have any pics of one in position?
Regards
Martin

Hi Martin,

I think I might have a picture at home, I was using the ND harness with a CD Sportwing and it was a royal pita. Will dig it out if I have one.

Hold up, check here: Not too clear. I may have another one somewhere.

[Buoyant Babe]

What was the guy off the Tango adverts doing at Guildy????

[abucksdiver]

Originally Posted by Buoyant Babe

Try a roll of roofers lead

That sounds like a great idea (shame I have loads of shot bags at home).

I might get some and see about making up some smaller trim-weights.

Andrew