Shoulder Weighting the Meg

**Bobmac** · 8th January 2008, 14:10

It also keeps the weight pockets tucked away. Very nice idea.

tibby · 8th January 2008, 14:31

I made a pocket I like to call a "weight wing". It is a simple pocket with two grommets that fit the STA bolts, velcro closure (for now), easy dump handles and can be installed (or not) between the wing and the can or the wing and the BP. It holds a max of 4x5lbs bricks, two on each side. I've dived it a few times so far and it works well. It's a bit tight when using solid 5lb bricks because of the position of the hose (jubilee) clamp screws that hold the Shadow mounts. I'll take some pictures when I get home tonight to show here.
Tibby

lof · 8th January 2008, 15:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by tibby)

I made a pocket I like to call a "weight wing". It is a simple pocket with two grommets that fit the STA bolts, velcro closure (for now), easy dump handles and can be installed (or not) between the wing and the can or the wing and the BP. It holds a max of 4x5lbs bricks, two on each side. I've dived it a few times so far and it works well. It's a bit tight when using solid 5lb bricks because of the position of the hose (jubilee) clamp screws that hold the Shadow mounts. I'll take some pictures when I get home tonight to show here.
Tibby

Something like this

Golem Gear, Inc. - Sausage weight pocket

Any of these can also be adapted
Golem Gear, Inc. - Weight Systems

robinfante · 8th January 2008, 15:39

I took an old weight belt and cut it into something like 35cm/14" pieces, which were then sewn into an "X". I use a hose clamp to attach it to the bottom-now-top of the tank, and stick whatever size weights I choose underneath. Voila! Cheap, compact, effective, flexible, lightweight, shoulderheight and secure. Credit to John Priestley, he came up with the idea.

In the pic you can see me walking on water in Scapa, with said weight attachments.

tibby · 8th January 2008, 15:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by lof)

Something like this

Golem Gear, Inc. - Sausage weight pocket

Any of these can also be adapted
Golem Gear, Inc. - Weight Systems

Not exactly, I put the weight on either side of the holes (like a wing) instead of in between the grommets. I'll have to post a picture.
I agree, there are many way to do this.
Tibby

tibby · 8th January 2008, 15:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by robinfante)

I took an old weight belt and cut it into something like 35cm/14" pieces, which were then sewn into an "X". I use a hose clamp to attach it to the bottom-now-top of the tank, and stick whatever size weights I choose underneath. Voila! Cheap, compact, effective, flexible, lightweight, shoulderheight and secure. Credit to John Priestley, he came up with the idea.

In the pic you can see me walking on water in Scapa, with said weight attachments.

Nice pic, looks like you can run on water.

**wedivebc** · 9th January 2008, 00:33

They don't make it difficult to open the latches on the head?

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.

tibby · 9th January 2008, 01:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by tibby)

Not exactly, I put the weight on either side of the holes (like a wing) instead of in between the grommets. I'll have to post a picture.
I agree, there are many way to do this.
Tibby

Man I hate to quote myself but for the sake of context...here's my contraption. The only advantage it has over Dave's and other's systems is that it holds up to 20lbs so it can take care of all the weight needed for a drysuit dive (especially with a SS BP), no belt required. It does however make the whole Meg a heavy SOB.
As you can see it is also ditchable, not easily though. I don't particularly care for ditching weights but it turned out that way because I wanted a handle to open the flaps easier.
Enjoy
Tibby

GarryL · 9th January 2008, 10:37

Tibby - looks like a really neat solution. Do you have drawings/measurements you could share? I'd like to try and make something similar. I've just switched drysuits and having just sorted out my weighting on the Meg, suddenly need to find a place for extra weight. This solution looks ideal.

Garry

tibby · 9th January 2008, 17:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by GarryL)

Tibby - looks like a really neat solution. Do you have drawings/measurements you could share? I'd like to try and make something similar. I've just switched drysuits and having just sorted out my weighting on the Meg, suddenly need to find a place for extra weight. This solution looks ideal.

Garry

Glad you like it. I'll try to get some measurements but I don't normally measure when I make things and surely don't make a drawing (call me reckless

). It's very much an eyeballing process. As long as the pocket is big enough to clear the scrubber can's radius you should be fine. You can also use a heavy duty zipper instead of the velcro flap. This would make it easier to load/unload the weights because you don't have to tuck in the flap.
Tibby

8th January 2008, 14:10	#21 (permalink)
Bobmac I'm working on it! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg It also keeps the weight pockets tucked away. Very nice idea.
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8th January 2008, 14:31	#22 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 336	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg I made a pocket I like to call a "weight wing". It is a simple pocket with two grommets that fit the STA bolts, velcro closure (for now), easy dump handles and can be installed (or not) between the wing and the can or the wing and the BP. It holds a max of 4x5lbs bricks, two on each side. I've dived it a few times so far and it works well. It's a bit tight when using solid 5lb bricks because of the position of the hose (jubilee) clamp screws that hold the Shadow mounts. I'll take some pictures when I get home tonight to show here. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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8th January 2008, 15:20	#23 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 457	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by tibby) I made a pocket I like to call a "weight wing". It is a simple pocket with two grommets that fit the STA bolts, velcro closure (for now), easy dump handles and can be installed (or not) between the wing and the can or the wing and the BP. It holds a max of 4x5lbs bricks, two on each side. I've dived it a few times so far and it works well. It's a bit tight when using solid 5lb bricks because of the position of the hose (jubilee) clamp screws that hold the Shadow mounts. I'll take some pictures when I get home tonight to show here. Tibby Something like this Golem Gear, Inc. - Sausage weight pocket Any of these can also be adapted Golem Gear, Inc. - Weight Systems __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
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8th January 2008, 15:54	#25 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 336	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by lof) Something like this Golem Gear, Inc. - Sausage weight pocket Any of these can also be adapted Golem Gear, Inc. - Weight Systems Not exactly, I put the weight on either side of the holes (like a wing) instead of in between the grommets. I'll have to post a picture. I agree, there are many way to do this. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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8th January 2008, 15:56	#26 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 336	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by robinfante) I took an old weight belt and cut it into something like 35cm/14" pieces, which were then sewn into an "X". I use a hose clamp to attach it to the bottom-now-top of the tank, and stick whatever size weights I choose underneath. Voila! Cheap, compact, effective, flexible, lightweight, shoulderheight and secure. Credit to John Priestley, he came up with the idea. In the pic you can see me walking on water in Scapa, with said weight attachments. Nice pic, looks like you can run on water. __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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9th January 2008, 00:33	#27 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg They don't make it difficult to open the latches on the head? 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. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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9th January 2008, 10:37	#29 (permalink)
GarryL New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 17	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Tibby - looks like a really neat solution. Do you have drawings/measurements you could share? I'd like to try and make something similar. I've just switched drysuits and having just sorted out my weighting on the Meg, suddenly need to find a place for extra weight. This solution looks ideal. Garry
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9th January 2008, 17:33	#30 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 336	Re: Shoulder Weighting the Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by GarryL) Tibby - looks like a really neat solution. Do you have drawings/measurements you could share? I'd like to try and make something similar. I've just switched drysuits and having just sorted out my weighting on the Meg, suddenly need to find a place for extra weight. This solution looks ideal. Garry Glad you like it. I'll try to get some measurements but I don't normally measure when I make things and surely don't make a drawing (call me reckless ). It's very much an eyeballing process. As long as the pocket is big enough to clear the scrubber can's radius you should be fine. You can also use a heavy duty zipper instead of the velcro flap. This would make it easier to load/unload the weights because you don't have to tuck in the flap. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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