Shoulder Weighting the Meg

Lancer4545 · 7th January 2008, 09:57

Thanks for the great ideas. I like the idea of mounting the weights to the top of the backplate, preferably in a pouch as I will be travelling with the unit and it's no big weight penalty to have a pouch fitted and weights are nearly always available at the destination. The other advantage is you can vary the amount of weight depending if you are diving wet or dry. I like it and will be looking into it further to see how I can adapt it to my BP.

I wasn't happy with having the weights sitting up on top of the tanks in plain view as it looks "Crappy" even though it works well enough.

I have seen the SS handle and it looks great but don't think it'll be weighty enough to get me trimmed. Maybe with the full SS backplate it'll be right but as I have it with the skeleton plate it will be way too light.

I'd like to see some pics of how you have mounted your pockets Jo_c, and thanks Gabe and everyone else.

Regards,

Lance

Gilles · 7th January 2008, 10:09

I'm surprised no one has yet suggested tank de-inversion.

Puts all the weight of your valves and regs up near your head (instead of your

), and will contribute significantly to trimming you out without adding a mg of weight (actually will reduce weight as you'll need to shorten your hoses).

Very easy to place valve handles for easy and quick reach.

G

jo_c · 7th January 2008, 10:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

I'd like to see some pics of how you have mounted your pockets Jo_c, and thanks Gabe and everyone else.

Regards,

Lance

Ok, I'll take some tonight for you.

Muzz · 7th January 2008, 12:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

I'm surprised no one has yet suggested tank de-inversion.

Puts all the weight of your valves and regs up near your head (instead of your

), and will contribute significantly to trimming you out without adding a mg of weight (actually will reduce weight as you'll need to shorten your hoses).

Very easy to place valve handles for easy and quick reach.

G

OK idea if your not a cave diver, and you can reach them without any trouble.
It would seen very odd for me to dive this way.

divingabe · 7th January 2008, 14:12

Hey Brandon
here is a pic of my set up as requestedphpcVZuAMAM.jpg

Outlaw · 7th January 2008, 14:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Muzz)

OK idea if your not a cave diver, and you can reach them without any trouble.
It would seen very odd for me to dive this way.

hello Muzz,

i got to de invert my tanks from Cedric. i somehow got affected by his articles and by seeing him and his unit from as close as i could get. i think he is a guy who likes to cave or wreck dive quite a lot, and for some reason he has never expressed these issues to me. off course one should be very carefull, but i have seen the guy pass through places where he had to actually pull with his hands to get out i think it was the tightest place.

don't want to argue, but i will oppose to that thought. since i turned my tanks upright, i had felt as if i was diving up another level...

my balancing just came perfect without doing anything really.

so, i go with Gilles on that.

Cheers.

Spyros

Explorer · 7th January 2008, 16:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by scuba_phil)

I just attached weights to the tanks. Currently Im using 2 lbs on each tank. I would like to just have a 4lb handle (hint to Monkey) and stop using these weights.

Humm, might slip off easily. Hose clamps work well but try using small cam bands, similar to the ones sold by SDS.

Mel's Meg1.jpg

steveharriss · 7th January 2008, 16:44

My Meg came with the set-up for de-inverted cylinders. Tried it and hated it. Had to then buy the correct hoses to go back to the original configuration but it does seem to suit plenty of others.

jo_c · 7th January 2008, 19:28

Pockets on backplate

Basically you can use any pockets, just put some eyelets in and bolt to BP. They can go horizontally as long as the weights are in securely.

Explorer · 7th January 2008, 19:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by jo_c)

Pockets on backplate

Basically you can use any pockets, just put some eyelets in and bolt to BP. They can go horizontally as long as the weights are in securely.

Nice location for pockets. This is the system for the travelling diver. Cleaner system.

7th January 2008, 09:57	#11 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 561	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Thanks for the great ideas. I like the idea of mounting the weights to the top of the backplate, preferably in a pouch as I will be travelling with the unit and it's no big weight penalty to have a pouch fitted and weights are nearly always available at the destination. The other advantage is you can vary the amount of weight depending if you are diving wet or dry. I like it and will be looking into it further to see how I can adapt it to my BP. I wasn't happy with having the weights sitting up on top of the tanks in plain view as it looks "Crappy" even though it works well enough. I have seen the SS handle and it looks great but don't think it'll be weighty enough to get me trimmed. Maybe with the full SS backplate it'll be right but as I have it with the skeleton plate it will be way too light. I'd like to see some pics of how you have mounted your pockets Jo_c, and thanks Gabe and everyone else. Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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7th January 2008, 10:09	#12 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 761	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg I'm surprised no one has yet suggested tank de-inversion. Puts all the weight of your valves and regs up near your head (instead of your), and will contribute significantly to trimming you out without adding a mg of weight (actually will reduce weight as you'll need to shorten your hoses). Very easy to place valve handles for easy and quick reach. G __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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7th January 2008, 10:16	#13 (permalink)
jo_c Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 140	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) I'd like to see some pics of how you have mounted your pockets Jo_c, and thanks Gabe and everyone else. Regards, Lance Ok, I'll take some tonight for you.
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7th January 2008, 12:54	#14 (permalink)
Muzz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 113	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) I'm surprised no one has yet suggested tank de-inversion. Puts all the weight of your valves and regs up near your head (instead of your), and will contribute significantly to trimming you out without adding a mg of weight (actually will reduce weight as you'll need to shorten your hoses). Very easy to place valve handles for easy and quick reach. G OK idea if your not a cave diver, and you can reach them without any trouble. It would seen very odd for me to dive this way.
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7th January 2008, 14:12	#15 (permalink)
divingabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sag Harbor Posts: 73	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Hey Brandon here is a pic of my set up as requestedphpcVZuAMAM.jpg
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7th January 2008, 14:52	#16 (permalink)
Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 626	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Muzz) OK idea if your not a cave diver, and you can reach them without any trouble. It would seen very odd for me to dive this way. hello Muzz, i got to de invert my tanks from Cedric. i somehow got affected by his articles and by seeing him and his unit from as close as i could get. i think he is a guy who likes to cave or wreck dive quite a lot, and for some reason he has never expressed these issues to me. off course one should be very carefull, but i have seen the guy pass through places where he had to actually pull with his hands to get out i think it was the tightest place. don't want to argue, but i will oppose to that thought. since i turned my tanks upright, i had felt as if i was diving up another level... my balancing just came perfect without doing anything really. so, i go with Gilles on that. Cheers. Spyros __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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7th January 2008, 16:28	#17 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 754	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by scuba_phil) I just attached weights to the tanks. Currently Im using 2 lbs on each tank. I would like to just have a 4lb handle (hint to Monkey) and stop using these weights. Humm, might slip off easily. Hose clamps work well but try using small cam bands, similar to the ones sold by SDS. Mel's Meg1.jpg __________________ TRAIN WRECKED.....
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7th January 2008, 16:44	#18 (permalink)
steveharriss Bubble free by choice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 161	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg My Meg came with the set-up for de-inverted cylinders. Tried it and hated it. Had to then buy the correct hoses to go back to the original configuration but it does seem to suit plenty of others.
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7th January 2008, 19:28	#19 (permalink)
jo_c Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 140	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Pockets on backplate Basically you can use any pockets, just put some eyelets in and bolt to BP. They can go horizontally as long as the weights are in securely.
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7th January 2008, 19:36	#20 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 754	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by jo_c) Pockets on backplate Basically you can use any pockets, just put some eyelets in and bolt to BP. They can go horizontally as long as the weights are in securely. Nice location for pockets. This is the system for the travelling diver. Cleaner system. __________________ TRAIN WRECKED..... Last edited by Explorer : 7th January 2008 at 19:54.
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