Tail weights.

[turbanator]

I was sure I'd posted this earlier, but it's gone, prbably OFT.

Does anyone sell pre-fabricated tail weights.
I can't get one made until October.

tia
Paul

[KeyLimePie]

Paul

Try the Knakkers Yard - here divingniknaks : Wings / Backplates / BCD's, Backplate accessories

Not sure if it is what you're looking for. Capernwray sell v weights coated is plastic or something like that, but I don't think they do tail weights.

Dave

[Howard Payne]

Veh hard to get hold of mate. I bought a doubled holed V weight and then cut it in half with a hacksaw which works just great. Agir make them - talk to UE or Phil at Diving Niknaks

[wilbo]

Originally Posted by KeyLimePie

Paul

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Dave

Paul,

I have one of these and it works very well it 2kilos in it..

[Lou]

What is the weight of the average tail-weight?

[MATTBIN]

Wilbo got some weight pouches from the States that have a pre-drilled hole so you can place a lead weight into, bolts between the cylinders and b/p on the bottom bolt.

Matt

[Howard Payne]

Typically 2-3 kilos - but that varies - coz normally you use them to counteract the weight of first stages and neck heavy cylinders like Fabers. You need what you need really. Phil's pouches are a cool alternative coz you can play around with adding and removing weight to get it just right. His weight pouches that is - not his super tight leopard skin posing pouches

[wilbo]

Originally Posted by Lou

What is the weight of the average tail-weight?

depends on what you require Lou.. typically 1 or 2 kilos but have heard of more used.. some of this weight can be offset though by correct body shape in the water (arm and leg position)

[turbanator]

Yes, I'd thought of hacking mine about and drilling it so that I could use it in it normal place and Kirstie could use it further down.

To summarise, I have the 7's with a 5.5kg v-weight. If Kirstie uses this config she's a little heavy, but also has floaty foot (or ass ) syndrome.
Yesterday we tried the same amount of lead on a weightbelt and she got on really well, so Phil's pouch looks a good option, maybe combined with hacking the v-weight in half, well into 1/3 and 2/3 sections.

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Paul

[Howard Payne]

Those are the same pouches that Phill now sells Matt as the UK's DSS importer