Looking for "P" weights

[Dominick Gheesling]

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.

[Kelly Jessop]

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.

[Dominick Gheesling]

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

[Dominick Gheesling]

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

Oooops, did not realize Kelly Jessop is a man. My mistake.

[Sludge]

Oooops, did not realize Kelly Jessop is a man. My mistake.

Oh, the possibilities...


(I came up with about four smart-aleck replies, but realized I would probably NEVER get to dive Radium Spring if I posted one,)

[Dominick Gheesling]

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.

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!!!

[Line Squirrel]

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

[Dominick Gheesling]

Thanks. I have looked at this solution as well and am still considering it.

[MarkR]

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.

[moose_grunt]

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