Weight Systems
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Weight Systems
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Objectives
• List and discuss safety features for weight systems.
• Compare various weight systems for scuba.
• Describe proper removal techniques.
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Main Points
• Safety features• Systems
– Weight belts– Harness/Suspenders– Weight Integrated
• Removal
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Safety Features• Quick Release
– Must be accessible• Buckle direction
– Must be consistent– Right hand release is conventional
• Allow for suit compression• Weights
– Proper amount– Secured– Distribution
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Systems
• Weight Belt• Suspenders• Weight Integrated Buoyancy Compensator
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Weight Belts• Styles
– Plain belt– Pouches
• Materials – Nylon webbing– Rubber Belt
• Compensating Features• Weights
– Hard• Block• Bullet • Hip weights
– Soft
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Weight Styles and Materials
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Weight Types
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Miscellaneous Features
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Weight Harness/Suspenders
• Weight supported by shoulders and hips
• Less likely to slip• Easy to adjust up and
down on body
• More expensive• Bulky compared to
some systems
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Weight Integrated Buoyancy Compensator
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Weight Integrated Buoyancy Compensator cont.
• Advantages– Weights are secure
• Won’t slip or rotate– Less pressure on your back– No belt on your hips
• Disadvantages– Must handle weight of cylinder and weights
combined
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Removal
• Make sure weights are clear of body– Pull to arms length when removing
• After diving remove belt first
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Main Points
• Safety features• Systems
– Weight belts– Harness/Suspenders– Weight Integrated
• Removal
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Objectives
• List and discuss safety features for weight systems.
• Compare various weight systems for scuba.
• Describe proper removal techniques.