I recently found a source for some really nice weights that might be of interest. I'm not quite sure where this thread best fits, so I guess I'll double posts in Freediving Equipment and Hunting Equipment in hopes of capturing both the pure freediver and the spearo audiences.
I guess the best place to start is to refer you to a thread on Spearboard where the weights are offered for sale.
[ame=http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=68872]More pinch weights, now in 2 lb size - Spearboard Spearfishing Community[/ame]
but I'll show some of the same photos that are on that thread.
The weights come in 2 pound and 1.25 pound sizes. The attached photos of plastic models show that they have sort of an hourglass shape in the top and bottom of the slots. When a rubber belt is stretched, the weight easily slide into position, but then when the belt is released, the weights are locked in place. I just set up my Rob Allen belt with these weights, and I love them. They don't take up space like the weights in which the belt weaves through, and they are very easy to install, remove, or adjust for position.
Jeff charges $7.50 each for the 2 pound size and $5 for the 1.25 pound size. He says he can get about 40 pounds in a flat rate USPS box for $10. Of course I don't know what it would cost for overseas shipping, but I suspect it would be prohibitive.
In the photo of my belt, don't let the stringer and the Carter spearfishing float confuse the issue. They have nothing directly to do with the weights.
I guess I should make it clear that I'm not selling these weights and have no financial interest in them. I paid full price for mine. Its just that I think they are the neatest thing since canned beer, and I wanted to pass the information along.
Edit- I just found out that Jeff is a member here. If you would like to PM him, his user name is Tin Man.
I guess the best place to start is to refer you to a thread on Spearboard where the weights are offered for sale.
[ame=http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=68872]More pinch weights, now in 2 lb size - Spearboard Spearfishing Community[/ame]
but I'll show some of the same photos that are on that thread.
The weights come in 2 pound and 1.25 pound sizes. The attached photos of plastic models show that they have sort of an hourglass shape in the top and bottom of the slots. When a rubber belt is stretched, the weight easily slide into position, but then when the belt is released, the weights are locked in place. I just set up my Rob Allen belt with these weights, and I love them. They don't take up space like the weights in which the belt weaves through, and they are very easy to install, remove, or adjust for position.
Jeff charges $7.50 each for the 2 pound size and $5 for the 1.25 pound size. He says he can get about 40 pounds in a flat rate USPS box for $10. Of course I don't know what it would cost for overseas shipping, but I suspect it would be prohibitive.
In the photo of my belt, don't let the stringer and the Carter spearfishing float confuse the issue. They have nothing directly to do with the weights.
I guess I should make it clear that I'm not selling these weights and have no financial interest in them. I paid full price for mine. Its just that I think they are the neatest thing since canned beer, and I wanted to pass the information along.
Edit- I just found out that Jeff is a member here. If you would like to PM him, his user name is Tin Man.
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