Weights - rounded vs. block

[heydn62]

I'm still putting together equipment for myself and my son. I have a BCD with an integrated weight system and I just bought a weight belt for him. I went online to order weights and see that you can order them in block style or rounded. The weight belt is a threaded belt; is one style of weight preferred over the other? Cost is the same

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The BCD is a Tusa Passage . It's the same style I did my certification dives in (bought used from the dive shop). For those dives we just put the weights in the pockets, but it does have the integrated weight system.

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Are the rounded weights better for the integrated pouches, or does it matter at all?

[ArmyDiver]

With the integrated BC's that I've used it doesn't mater. The pockets are within a bunch of padding and it could be shaped like the virgin mary and it wouldn't make any difference. The rounded weights, I would assume, are designed to be attached around the tank on cam bands. Molding them to the tank causes better fitment and less chance of slippage because of the better surface area. On a weight belt, I would think that the non rounded weights would be just the same as rounded. I can't imagine either being any more comfortable or efficient.

[heydn62]

That makes sense. I appreciate the reply.

[CompuDude]

Actually, if you're putting the weights inside weight-integration pockets, I'd think the rounded ones would be a little easier on the inside of the pocket. A little less wear and tear, fewer sharp corners causing wear spots. Not a huge difference other than that, but given a choice between the two for the same price, I'd probably get the rounded ones.

[Vercingetorix]

For the integrate system, you may wish to look at soft weights to prevent wear and tear.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Vercingetorix

For the integrate system, you may wish to look at soft weights to prevent wear and tear.

Well, not ME. You know my anti-soft-weights stance by now.

[Vercingetorix]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Well, not ME. You know my anti-soft-weights stance by now.

Indeed I do. So long as they are not the shot that bleed and pollute. That is a non-no

[CODMAN]

Originally Posted by Vercingetorix

For the integrate system, you may wish to look at soft weights to prevent wear and tear.

I'll second this! Much more comfy in your weight pocket than standard weights!

COD

[ReefHound]

I've never found solid weights uncomfortable, even threaded on a plain weight belt. They last forever and they dry off so much quicker!

[CODMAN]

I guess that means you've never been in 14mm of neoprene and needed 25-28 lbs of lead threaded on your weight belt or in your weight pouches!! Honnestly, it really gets to you when you have that much on! The soft weights are a godsend. But I agree with small amounts of weight, the solid weights aren't that bad!

COD

Originally Posted by ReefHound

I've never found solid weights uncomfortable, even threaded on a plain weight belt. They last forever and they dry off so much quicker!