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XS Scuba Weight Belt
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$45.00 - $55.00
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$37.95 - $46.95
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$17.05 (31%)
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Questions about this item:
Shopper Why Did You Choose This?
HARVEY H Very comfortable belt. Easy to fill and change the lead. Beats the old web bellts in every way.
CHUCK H This is a top quality, well constructed weight belt. The Velcro pockets make weight change a breeze. The added clips allow attachment of other support gear, i.e., pockets, clips.
FRED G I use these for training students. It makes adjusting their weight requirements quick and easy.
MIKE H What is the overall length of the belt? I have heard they are all 60" no matter if you order the 4 pocket or 8 pocket. I just wanted to make sure this is true. Also, are the pockets secure on the belt or due they move around?
MICHAEL S The pockets are removable from the belt and can be adjusted towards the front or back, but they stay in place while wearing the belt. This means that the nylon belt itself can be replaced if it wears out or is not long enough. I don't know about the belt length, but I got the six pocket belt and it had a lot more length than I would ever need. The pockets are well made and well designed, so much better than anything else I've seen. I don't work for XS Scuba, but whoever designs their gear really understands my diving needs.
ROBERT H I know i had to cut the belt because it was long. as far the pockets 4 keepers as shown in pictures 2 on each side. basically the keepers sandwich the pockets on each side.
SETH F The total length of the belt on the 4 pocket version is 55 inches. The pockets are secure on the belt, they won't move around during a dive. However, you can adjust them on the belt a little. I have about a 30-31 inch waist, I wouldn't use this belt if your waist is smaller than that.
ERIC V I don't recall the overall length of the belt as I did cut it down (rounded edges and lightly melted to seal against fraying) but it was definitely a lot longer than the 30" or so that it is now. There are metal "pass thrus" which you can see in the photo which stay in one place once you slide them into the desired position. If you position one on each side of the group of pockets, i.e. 4 in all, then everything stays in place perfectly. If you want more than 2 groups of pockets, then you will need to find a way to secure the additional pocket group in place... Find 2 more metal slides, sew or pin them in place. Overall it's great to be able to just add weights to your pockets positioned exactly where you like them then having to slide, position, hope they stay,... on every dive day.
ROSE D Hi Mike,
I love my belt but had to cut it down to fit so I don't remember the exact length. You can look up their website and they have a phone # there where they can answer your questions. Leisure Pro had the best price for this item. The pockets do not shift around and there is a metal slider to keep them stable. The belt does not shift on your body and stays in place. I ordered an extra pocket as I always seem to be weight challenged (steel vs aluminum etc) If you have room on your belt just attach it there and leave it empty for adjustments. I creatively attach mine wherever I can.
I 1st saw this belt when friends were using theirs and they adored it. That was good enough for me. Get it, it's great.
Happy diving and have a great day.
Rose
BRIAN R I have the 6 pocket and I had to trim a lot off, I think close to a foot (I have a 36" waist) so I think the size is okay for most people.
The pockets have metal slides on each side of them to keep them from moving during a dive but allows you to pick the location best for you. These are a pain to move so take the time to get it set up correctly before the dive because it will not be possible to adjust in the water.
KEELY J Yes the belt was long and I cut it off (and remelted the raw edge) because I'm very small.
No, they aren't secure they can be positioned how you like them. Mine
are 2 & 2 .
I really like mine!
I hope that helps! Happy diving :-)
ANDREW P Mine has 6 pockets. It measures 48 inches. Pockets are sewed together in groups of three. Each group slides over the belt which would allow you to put in a longer belt if necessary. The pocket groups are kept from sliding by a belt glide at either end (4 glides total).
Shopper Are these XS Scuba Single Tank Weight Pockets that are sewn together?
if yes, how are they sewn together?
if not, can I cut them apart to make individual pockets.
The belt is less expensive than 8 XS Scuba Single Tank Weight Pockets.
Thanks
KEN K Hello:
Thanks for your interest in the dive gear mentioned above. I have used
these belts for several years now and their GREAT !! It is a solid heavy nylon
belt that has another belt of same lenth sewn onto it. Where a web belt can
be threaded through giving it a balence and an almost nonexistance in the
feel when wearing it. I highly recommend it with soft weights especially. The comfort is nothing like you've experienced before with a weight belt. As to
cutting it, I wouldn't unless you would never need one or more of the pockets. You can simply choose not to put weight in one or more of the pockets. You'll never know the difference.
Best Wishes and Hope you like your XS Belt !!!
Ken Kirby IDC Staff Instr.
Scuba Doo Dive & Travel
Corryton, Tenn. 37721
(865)388 -5566
ALISON D Nope, you can?t cut them apart to make individual pockets. My belt has 2 groups of three pockets each and if you separate the three pockets you would open each end and then wouldn?t hold the weights. There is a single wide band that connects/creates the three pockets and by cutting the band between them you open the sides of the pockets.
PATRICIA L They are sewn to the belt sleeve in such a way that cutting them apart would
ruin them (looped together. I really like this belt by the way.
KEVIN A Hi,
I have the 4 pocket XS Scuba Weight Belt. It has two pockets sewn together and attached to a tubular webbing on each side (two sets of two) of the belt. The weight belt is slid through the tubular webbing, but is not attached to the belt by any other means (nothing sewn or adhered to). Basically, you could undo the sliders and the belt clips and slide the two sets of pockets off of the belt. You would then have a pair of of dual weight pockets and a weight belt. Hope that helps.
Kevin
LUIS G Yes, they are sewn together in two sets of three weight pockets that can be separated from the weight belt and I also bought them for the same reason--price.
Because they are sewn together as two sets of three pockets and not sewn to the weight belt you can actually take them off and use them with the waist buckle and webbing of a backplate, as long as you are ok with three on each side of the waist buckle.
LUKE S Hi there. I bought one off these and the pockets are seen together in 2 groups of 4 so you can either have 4 pockets on your belt or 8. And honestly 8 is designed for 40lbs. which is alot (and I am big guys diving in cold New England waters). There is no way to detach the individual pockets from each other without ripping/cutting them and potentially ruining the belt. My advice (which I wound up doing later) would be to buy individual pockets from XS Scuba and put them on the belt. That way as your weighting needs change you can easily readjust without the bulk of empty pockets on your weight belt.
sarra h What is the size of the 6 pocket belt?
DEREK P I ended up getting the 8 pocket belt and each section is about 15.5" x2 but I would imagine that the six pocket sizes are about 11.5" x2. I can't go to much futher into the product because I bought it hoping to use it for freediving but it kept slipping down when I would dive. It does seem like a good product though.
RODNEY W Hi, I bought this belt a few years ago and it's been great for me. It comes very oversized then if you like, you can cut off excess length then sear the cut edge with a lighter or match so that it melts and doesn't unravel. It comes with adjustable sliders to keep components in place.
Around myself (32" plus 6mm suit) the pockets are pretty evenly spaced around my sides. The quick release buckle functions well and I left about a 6" tab of webbing.
My only criticism is that for free diving for abalone where entanglement is always a concern, there are a lot of flaps and edges that can possibly catch on a kelp strand. Not a big deal, but smooth is always better and safer. :)
-Rod W.
HARVEY C I got the belt to use while teaching. It fits med to 2xl. Very sturdy and well made. The only warning is smaller bag weighs up to 4lbs will come out of the openings in the pouches. Definately use solid lead plates.
IAN F sarra, my model has 2 sets of 3 pockets together. Each set is 12 inches long containing the 3 pockets. My guess is the min size is probably 30 inch weight belt (waist size) in total. I have only used soft weights in the pockets and it is tight.
I add and subtract weight all the time because I switch from 100 cf tanks and 80 cf tanks. I have a set amount in the weight belt and drop additional weight in my weight integrated pocket of the BCD. I gave up on using the weight system on my integrated BCDs because you can put your weight belt on at the dock and take it off at the dock when you return. The weight rides on your hips, you do not notice it and switching tanks on a boat is a breeze without the heavy weighted BCD. (My little secret)
Final note, return it if it doesn't work out. Hope this helped.
KEN K Thanks for asking:
The six pocket belt or eight pocket belt they both will fit up to approx.
46 to 48 inch waist. The belt is about the same length. You need to cut
the belt down then heat the ends. After you adjust the pockets where
you need them.
Thanks: Hope this helps!
Ken Kirby At scubadoo@hughes.net
ALISON D Hi Sarra. I am a woman and I am about a size 14 and it fits me. The only thing that I don?t like about the belt is that the pockets kind of slide together and bunch up. Hope that helps.
Shopper What are the smallest and the largest measurements for these weight belts?
LeisurePro S On the 4 pocket, the smallest setting is 20". On the 8 pocket, the largest setting is 58".
Shopper Do the pockets slid off and on or are they velcro?
LeisurePro S The pockets slid on and off the webbing.
Shopper Can the 8 pocket weight system 4 and 4 be separated so you can have a 3 and 3 with a spare for each side?
LeisurePro S No, the pockets sleeves are sewn together in two equal parts. From XS Scuba's website: "Each belt has two independent sleeves with pockets that are sewn together. Thus, an eight pocket belt has two sleeves built from four pockets."
Shopper DO THE WEIGHTS COME WITH THE BELT
LeisurePro S No. Price shown is just for the belt, no weights.
Shopper what is the buckle on this belt? is it a male-female buckle or the standard buckle that we find on other belts? is it plastic or steel?
LeisurePro S Standard injected molded Delrin (plastic). The four Weight Keepers are 316 stainless steel
Shopper Can the pockets be removed from the belt and solid weights added between the pockets?
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.
www.xsscuba.com
(866) 977-2822
Whats in the box:XS Scuba Weight Belt This award-winning product is the most comfortable weight belt ever developed. It is fully adjustable and designed for a custom fit on every diver. Each belt has two independent sleeves with pockets that are sewn together. Thus, a six pocket belt has two sleeves built from three pockets. Pockets are built with 1000 Denier Cordura for durability and long life. Double needle stitching adds to their strength and durability. Pockets hold up to 5 lbs (2.27 kg) of hard or shot lead and the 2" (5.1 cm) Nylon Webbing Belt adjusts quick and easy to your size. Large Velcro closures reduce the chance of weight loss and unused pockets Velcro flat and streamlined. Belt is equipped with a Quick Release Molded Glass Filled Nylon Buckle and four stainless steel weight keepers which prevent the weight pockets from shifting along the belt webbing. Each belt comes equipped with a Female Quick-Disconnect Clip for attachment of accessory items. Belts are available in 4, 6 and 8 Pocket versions and come in Black, Blue or Yellow Colors. XS Scuba's Weight Belt holds US Patent # 6146053.
- XS Scuba Weight Belt
- The Most Popular Weight Belt Sold Today
- Unique Pocket Weight Belt Design
- Quick and Easy Adjustment to Properly Size
- Each Pocket Holds Up to 5 lbs (2.27 kg) of Hard or Shot Lead
- Unused Pockets Velcro Flat and Streamlined
- Four Stainless Steel Weight Keepers
- Built Tough with 1000 Denier Cordura
- Built-In Female Clip for Attachment of Accessory Items
- Available in 4, 6 and 8 Pocket Versions
- Comes in Black, Blue or Yellow Colors
- U.S. Patent # 6146053
| Belt Materials | 2" (5.1 cm) Nylon Webbing with Stainless Steel Weight Keepers | | Buckle Materials | Glass Filled Nylon | | Pocket Material | 1000 Denier Cordura | | Type Lead | Hard or Shot | | Weight Capacity | 5 lbs (2.27 kg) | | Pocket Closure | Velcro | | Accessory Attachment Points | Yes, Female Clip | | Weight [with packaging] | 8 Pocket: 1.3 lb, 6 Pocket: 1.35 lb, 4 Pocket: 1.4 lb |
- Easy To Use
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- Improves Diving Experience
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By Dave from Tempe, AZ About Me Casual/ Recreational - Easy To Use
- Functional
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9/11/2012 5.0Excellent, versatile weight belt - Easy To Use
- Functional
- Improves Diving Experience
- Solid Construction
- All Diving Applications
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9/6/2012 5.0Comfortable and versatile By sharky from ottawa, on, canada About Me Casual/ Recreational - Easy To Use
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