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Wondering if anyone knows where to purchase "P" weights in the USA. I am currently Cavern certified and dive single LP85, stainless plate, with old Fathom farmer john which needs 4 more pounds for buoyancy control. Currently I just have two 2lb. soft weights zip-tied to my plate but would prefer to use "P" weights which fit in the channel of the backplate. Thanks.
Ever considered using drop weights? It is old school but works very well, and will get you past the point when the wet suit will compress.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverhippi
You would need to fill this with something like birdshot or cut open your soft weights, but there is this - https://www.divegearexpress.com/high...m-weight-pouch
Yes ma'am. I have used drop weight and it works well. I just really like the idea of having the weight permanently attached and not having to think about it on ascent or forgetting it and needing it for descent.
All in all probably the most practical solution at the moment :)
Thanks. I have looked at this solution as well and am still considering it.
Oooops, did not realize Kelly Jessop is a man. My mistake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverhippi
I dove a fathom farmer John back when I took intro. I am pretty sure that Lloyd required (or encouraged) use of a drop weight.
I think your going to be much better off dropping that weight at ~20/30', or as soon an you can stay neutral without it. Otherwise you will spend the whole dive fighting to stay neutral with that extra air in your BC.
Oh, the possibilities...Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverhippi
(I came up with about four smart-aleck replies, but realized I would probably NEVER get to dive Radium Spring if I posted one,)
You can also make one, using your plate as a mold. Block off the ends of the channel with sculpey or whatever clay-type substance you have and line the whole thing with several layers of aluminum foil. Get it level on a surface you won't ruin if molten lead goes all over (molten lead will melt asphalt, and tear it up when you try to remove). Melt some bird shot, fishing weights, wheel weights, or dive weights in a dollar store pot on a camp stove, propane grill, or with a blowtorch, and slowly pour it in. Probably want to remove the harness for this, and wear appropriate protective gear.
Or just buy the XS pouch, a weighted STA, or one of the nice DSS weighted plates.
Jim
Still thinking about forging my own at some point. Thanks for the instructions. Probably going to use the drop weight until I get to fabricating.Quote:
Originally Posted by moose_grunt
I think I've got some pictures around somewhere. Probably the most important hints are don't use foam-type clay (it melts, and you get molten lead all over), and don't touch it until well after you think it's cooled (it isn't, and it hurts).
I think a relevant point has been glossed over here. Depending on thickness of the OPs suit, it could take some ballast to sink a 7mil fathom FJ the first 20'. When that suit compresses, you now have to pump up that BC to stay neutral if you can't ditch that weight.
"How too" discussions of making a custom V channel weights is interesting, but I don't think solves the issue at hand.
JMHO
Hi
maybe you can ask James Draker of Scubafroce USA. These weights are really popular here in Germany/ Europe.
Perhaps it?s easy for them to ship some to the USA with a there general shipment.
Tim
Thanks for the suggestion. I've certainly noticed that this technology seems to be very popular in Europe and the design is perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimTimer
Hey there! I followed your suggestion today. We dove Little River Spring for the first time today and I took the extra weight off my plate and used a drop weight ... I was flying!!! I found neutral buoyancy and it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much easier to maneuver in the water column. Thanks for the suggestion!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop