Trim weight on SK

sosha · 10th May 2008, 16:35

I've been thru the archives with this question, and it seems that people are managing this problem with a variety of solutions, the simplest being ankle weight on top of the tanks.

How are you securing them around the tank so they don't slide off?

Right now, I've got a weight pocket on one of the hose clamps around the tan, but want to move the weight up (another clamp). It's just looking a bit messy.

It seems to be a common issue in search of a solution. Any creative fabricators out there? I've got ideas, but no skills/tools......

Dutchy · 10th May 2008, 17:54

I have had 3l dumpies, then long 3l and now 1,5l Ali. and never needed weights. Moving the tanks high withing the clips has been enough. Maybe it has something to do with having a backplate that allows moving the SK up a bit in its entirity. If you have the extra holes it might be worth a try. It made a helluva difference to static WOB in the upright position as well.

robinfante · 10th May 2008, 18:07

take 2 strips of weight belt material, maybe 25cm long. Stitch them together so they look like an X. Put a weight on top (which would be the bottom) of the tank, then put the X over it, then clamp the ends of the X to the tank with a hose clamp. The clamp is completely secure, and the straps hold the weight firmly to the tank. Cheap, easy, effective, bombproof.

**Dave1w** · 11th May 2008, 03:09

I usually just cable tie a couple of 2 lb weights to the backplate. Saying that, my trim isn't the best, but it matches the WOB sweet spot

Dave

**kevin stone** · 11th May 2008, 03:24

I use ankle weights just slip them on the tanks and they work great.

sosha · 11th May 2008, 15:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by kevin stone)

I use ankle weights just slip them on the tanks and they work great.

How do you keep them from slipping off?

**kevin stone** · 12th May 2008, 01:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by sosha)

How do you keep them from slipping off?

They are pinched between the case and the tank, between that and the elastic in the ankle weights they don't move at all

zbskii · 12th May 2008, 16:36

I use a DSS backplate that weighs 14+ lbs. I've heard of other people using doubled up backplates. This is enough for me with 13's, and is OK with 19's, but I start to get a little butt-heavy once I've done a few dives on the 19's.

So, I don't use any trim on the tanks; I hate having yet another thing to remember.
-Brett

10th May 2008, 16:35	#1 (permalink)
sosha New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 28	Trim weight on SK I've been thru the archives with this question, and it seems that people are managing this problem with a variety of solutions, the simplest being ankle weight on top of the tanks. How are you securing them around the tank so they don't slide off? Right now, I've got a weight pocket on one of the hose clamps around the tan, but want to move the weight up (another clamp). It's just looking a bit messy. It seems to be a common issue in search of a solution. Any creative fabricators out there? I've got ideas, but no skills/tools......
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10th May 2008, 17:54	#2 (permalink)
Dutchy SK#007 Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 699	Re: Trim weight on SK I have had 3l dumpies, then long 3l and now 1,5l Ali. and never needed weights. Moving the tanks high withing the clips has been enough. Maybe it has something to do with having a backplate that allows moving the SK up a bit in its entirity. If you have the extra holes it might be worth a try. It made a helluva difference to static WOB in the upright position as well. __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. = SK #007
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10th May 2008, 18:07	#3 (permalink)
robinfante I have a smoking gun Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mountain lakes nj Posts: 133	Re: Trim weight on SK take 2 strips of weight belt material, maybe 25cm long. Stitch them together so they look like an X. Put a weight on top (which would be the bottom) of the tank, then put the X over it, then clamp the ends of the X to the tank with a hose clamp. The clamp is completely secure, and the straps hold the weight firmly to the tank. Cheap, easy, effective, bombproof. __________________ Homer to Bart: “When a woman says nothing’s wrong, everything is wrong. And when a woman says everything’s wrong, EVERYTHING is wrong. And when a woman says something’s not funny, you better not laugh your ass off!” Check out www.robinfante.blogspot.com for trip reports and pics.
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11th May 2008, 03:09	#4 (permalink)
Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: China / UK Posts: 332	Re: Trim weight on SK I usually just cable tie a couple of 2 lb weights to the backplate. Saying that, my trim isn't the best, but it matches the WOB sweet spot Dave __________________ This message may contain spelling mistakes as it was generated by an idiot.
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11th May 2008, 03:24	#5 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 158	Re: Trim weight on SK I use ankle weights just slip them on the tanks and they work great.
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11th May 2008, 15:19	#6 (permalink)
sosha New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 28	Re: Trim weight on SK Quote: (Originally Posted by kevin stone) I use ankle weights just slip them on the tanks and they work great. How do you keep them from slipping off?
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12th May 2008, 01:06	#7 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 158	Re: Trim weight on SK Quote: (Originally Posted by sosha) How do you keep them from slipping off? They are pinched between the case and the tank, between that and the elastic in the ankle weights they don't move at all
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12th May 2008, 16:36	#8 (permalink)
zbskii I have a diving problem. Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 134	Re: Trim weight on SK I use a DSS backplate that weighs 14+ lbs. I've heard of other people using doubled up backplates. This is enough for me with 13's, and is OK with 19's, but I start to get a little butt-heavy once I've done a few dives on the 19's. So, I don't use any trim on the tanks; I hate having yet another thing to remember. -Brett
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