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Weight Systems

Weight Systems. Objectives. List and discuss safety features for weight systems. Compare various weight systems for scuba. Describe proper removal techniques. Main Points. Safety features Systems Weight belts Harness/Suspenders Weight Integrated Removal. Safety Features. Quick Release

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Weight Systems

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  1. Weight Systems

  2. Objectives • List and discuss safety features for weight systems. • Compare various weight systems for scuba. • Describe proper removal techniques.

  3. Main Points • Safety features • Systems • Weight belts • Harness/Suspenders • Weight Integrated • Removal

  4. 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

  5. Systems • Weight Belt • Suspenders • Weight Integrated Buoyancy Compensator

  6. Weight Belts • Styles • Plain belt • Pouches • Materials • Nylon webbing • Rubber Belt • Compensating Features • Weights • Hard • Block • Bullet • Hip weights • Soft

  7. Weight Styles and Materials

  8. Weight Types

  9. Miscellaneous Features

  10. 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

  11. Weight Integrated Buoyancy Compensator

  12. 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

  13. Removal • Make sure weights are clear of body • Pull to arms length when removing • After diving remove belt first

  14. Main Points • Safety features • Systems • Weight belts • Harness/Suspenders • Weight Integrated • Removal

  15. Objectives • List and discuss safety features for weight systems. • Compare various weight systems for scuba. • Describe proper removal techniques.

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