Weight different for KT Box

paronix

Hi,

This question is for those who went from the yellow box to the Kent Tooling box:

Can people tell me roughly the weight they used to dive with when they had a yellow box, then when they changed to the KT box (with the same suit and configuration etc.). I've got a KT with metal cylinder mounts aswell.
This'll give me a rough idea then of how much weight to drop off when I try the KT box.

Also did you change the weight amount on top aswell?

Thanks,
Nick..

jkaterenchuk

I was diving a Inspo Classic. Looking at my log book. In a DS in 4C water I was using a total of 12 lbs/5 kg of which 4 lbs/2 kg was trim weight mounted in the velcro pouch on top of the yellow box.

When I changed to the KT Frame I did not require any additional weight to sink but did need to add 3 lbs/1.5 kg near the top of the frame to achieve good trim.

So I was able to drop 9 lbs/4 kg in total weight and 1 lb/0.5 kg for trim.

John

paronix

Ok great.
Do you have the metal side mounts or use cam belts. Also do you have the handle?

Anyone else drop about 5kg or more?

Nick..

colinicky

Kt frame + kt SS back plate ,with 2 metal quick release mounts for the 3's & a smaller one for the suit bottle (all kt ) I went from 9kg inc 3kg top weight to no weight at all . I think some of this was due to the fact I was always nervous & up tight with the yellow box whereas the frame just felt right . Did take some playing to aleviate the back ache but have it sorted & can do 2 - 3 hour runtimes with no problem . No handle other than the AP one

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Colin

I trust my rebreather completely ,
I just don't trust the user

onwards & downwards

jkaterenchuk

cam bands no handle.

John