DIY Weight-belt

[Dr.Clean]

The weights required for my 7mm wetsuit is going to rival the price of the wetsuit. So, I'm looking for a way to make a weight-belt. I have an idea of what I want to do. But, any suggestions or even offers are welcome.

 

[foxfish]

Do you mean you want to mold your own lead weights?
Lots of designs out there - what do you have in mind?

 

[blaiz]

The most important part of a weight belt is the quick release buckle, dont chince out on that as it is a major safety feature.

That being said your going to find that it is a wonderful thing having a weight belt that is comfortable, especially when using the weight needed for a 7mm suite. I would suggest a rubber belt if you have access to them, they tend to stay put better than a nylon belt.

 

[Old Man Dave]

Lots of info on belts on this thread and some pic's of homemade weights. http://forums.deeperblue.com/uk-ire...recommend-good-quick-release-rubber-belt.html . There are other threads on making weights if you use the search button.

Dave.

 

[Dr.Clean]

I had planned on cutting up a steel plate(1-1/2" thick) and making little pouches/holsters for them. But, I decided to go with molding my own weights.

 

[cdavis]

Not sure if this is available today, but I've collected old balancing weights off automobile tires, Melt'em down and skim off the steel. At 16 and no money, I converted an old WWII ammo belt + tire weights(not melted) to a weight belt. Worked fine, but lots of drag.

Connor