Guide to getting your weighting correct for a Rebreather.

***caveseeker7*** · 18th July 2005, 01:25

Way to go, Lou.

And thanks for giving me another 'incentive' to get dates diving:
"... it's so beautiful, and so much fun, and you'll shed 10 kilos in no time ..."

Just gotta be careful when I throw that in, gals can be touchy about their perceived weight.

***Beanie*** · 18th July 2005, 09:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Wraysbury was heaving today

But......................

I've managed to shed 10kgs!
I kid you not, I have gone down from 13kgs to 3 kgs

he he see not quite the

you were

remember 3 of those need to go back on for the sea

we'll play again next weekend and see if its any better when we can have a bit more of a dive

edster · 18th July 2005, 11:11

and I 'the gooseberry' also managed to get substantial amounts of weight off - about 7kg (!!), which means I was on a much more managable 9kg in the freshwater, with scope to take off at least one more. I couldnt believe it! Diving in 5m though, it was all a bit of a bouyancy control challenge. Wraysbury was a lot too green and too silty to be able to tell if you were going up or down from a visual reference. A day well spent though...

***Louby Lou*** · 18th July 2005, 14:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

and I 'the gooseberry' also managed to get substantial amounts of weight off - about 7kg (!!), which means I was on a much more managable 9kg in the freshwater, with scope to take off at least one more. I couldnt believe it! Diving in 5m though, it was all a bit of a bouyancy control challenge. Wraysbury was a lot too green and too silty to be able to tell if you were going up or down from a visual reference. A day well spent though...

I'll hold your hand then next time Ed

It was not very pleasant done there was it?
It was lovely and warm, no hood nor gloves though, pity I couldn't see my hands in front of my face

Although, don't forget we found the largest seahorse I've ever seen

***Beanie*** · 18th July 2005, 14:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

I'll hold your hand then next time Ed

It was not very pleasant done there was it?
It was lovely and warm, no hood nor gloves though, pity I couldn't see my hands in front of my face

Although, don't forget we found the largest seahorse I've ever seen

that would be this one then

back on topic the last couple of post show that its good to give this a go every now and again especially just after you get a new Rebreather, having minimum weight helps gas consumption comfort and saftey

***Louby Lou*** · 19th July 2005, 07:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Way to go, Lou.

And thanks for giving me another 'incentive' to get dates diving:
"... it's so beautiful, and so much fun, and you'll shed 10 kilos in no time ..."

Just gotta be careful when I throw that in, gals can be touchy about their perceived weight.

He he thanks Stefan

We're not that touchy about our weight.... well not much.... now if only I'd shed the 10kg off my a**e

But...... it feels so much better without having to carry that much lead about in and out the water. It was getting to be a nightmare trying to lift the unit etc, I'm only little and the unit plus an extra 13kg was not pleasant...

So all in all from the start of the course I've shifted 17kg altogether... started with 20kg

So many thanks to Stuart

Andre Bakkers · 24th October 2005, 12:39

Hi.
I'm diving my inspiration with 2x 1,5liter alu cylinders.Take only 2kg more than with the 2x 3liter steel.This is with a 3mm full wetsuit.In the top I've 3kg.
Beginning december my evolution will arrive.

Hope to drop the 2kg on my weightbelt.Will see how it works with the 2x 2liter steel.

Cheers
Andre
Maldives

decoweenie · 24th October 2005, 12:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andre Bakkers)

Beginning december my evolution will arrive. Hope to drop the 2kg on my weightbelt.

Don't hold your breath. I found that I need more weight with the Evolution scrubber than with the Classic Inspiration scrubber. Both with 3L steel. Don't ask me why...

Paz · 3rd April 2006, 23:15

Mike, are your lightweight Fabers 7 litres? What weight do they have stamped on them? I'm quite keen on something a little smaller than aluminium, just want to know how light lightweight actually is!

18th July 2005, 01:25	#21 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,556	Way to go, Lou. And thanks for giving me another 'incentive' to get dates diving: "... it's so beautiful, and so much fun, and you'll shed 10 kilos in no time ..." Just gotta be careful when I throw that in, gals can be touchy about their perceived weight. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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18th July 2005, 09:03	#22 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Wraysbury was heaving today But...................... I've managed to shed 10kgs! I kid you not, I have gone down from 13kgs to 3 kgs he he see not quite the you were remember 3 of those need to go back on for the sea we'll play again next weekend and see if its any better when we can have a bit more of a dive __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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18th July 2005, 11:11	#23 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 150	Works for me too! and I 'the gooseberry' also managed to get substantial amounts of weight off - about 7kg (!!), which means I was on a much more managable 9kg in the freshwater, with scope to take off at least one more. I couldnt believe it! Diving in 5m though, it was all a bit of a bouyancy control challenge. Wraysbury was a lot too green and too silty to be able to tell if you were going up or down from a visual reference. A day well spent though... __________________
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18th July 2005, 14:22	#24 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,049	Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) and I 'the gooseberry' also managed to get substantial amounts of weight off - about 7kg (!!), which means I was on a much more managable 9kg in the freshwater, with scope to take off at least one more. I couldnt believe it! Diving in 5m though, it was all a bit of a bouyancy control challenge. Wraysbury was a lot too green and too silty to be able to tell if you were going up or down from a visual reference. A day well spent though... I'll hold your hand then next time Ed It was not very pleasant done there was it? It was lovely and warm, no hood nor gloves though, pity I couldn't see my hands in front of my face Although, don't forget we found the largest seahorse I've ever seen __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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18th July 2005, 14:26	#25 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) I'll hold your hand then next time Ed It was not very pleasant done there was it? It was lovely and warm, no hood nor gloves though, pity I couldn't see my hands in front of my face Although, don't forget we found the largest seahorse I've ever seen that would be this one then back on topic the last couple of post show that its good to give this a go every now and again especially just after you get a new Rebreather, having minimum weight helps gas consumption comfort and saftey __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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19th July 2005, 07:23	#26 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,049	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Way to go, Lou. And thanks for giving me another 'incentive' to get dates diving: "... it's so beautiful, and so much fun, and you'll shed 10 kilos in no time ..." Just gotta be careful when I throw that in, gals can be touchy about their perceived weight. He he thanks Stefan We're not that touchy about our weight.... well not much.... now if only I'd shed the 10kg off my ae But...... it feels so much better without having to carry that much lead about in and out the water. It was getting to be a nightmare trying to lift the unit etc, I'm only little and the unit plus an extra 13kg was not pleasant... So all in all from the start of the course I've shifted 17kg altogether... started with 20kg So many thanks to Stuart __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers** - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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24th October 2005, 12:39	#27 (permalink)
Andre Bakkers New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maldives Posts: 15	Re: Guide to getting your weighting correct for a Rebreather. Hi. I'm diving my inspiration with 2x 1,5liter alu cylinders.Take only 2kg more than with the 2x 3liter steel.This is with a 3mm full wetsuit.In the top I've 3kg. Beginning december my evolution will arrive. Hope to drop the 2kg on my weightbelt.Will see how it works with the 2x 2liter steel. Cheers Andre Maldives
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24th October 2005, 12:52	#28 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Guide to getting your weighting correct for a Rebreather. Quote: (Originally Posted by Andre Bakkers) Beginning december my evolution will arrive. Hope to drop the 2kg on my weightbelt. Don't hold your breath. I found that I need more weight with the Evolution scrubber than with the Classic Inspiration scrubber. Both with 3L steel. Don't ask me why... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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3rd April 2006, 23:15	#29 (permalink)
Paz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Preston Posts: 6	Re: Guide to getting your weighting correct for a Rebreather. Mike, are your lightweight Fabers 7 litres? What weight do they have stamped on them? I'm quite keen on something a little smaller than aluminium, just want to know how light lightweight actually is!
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