KEITH C Interesting questions. Sizing according to the charts provided by Leisure pro was very accurate and the BCD has a good range of adjustments to tailor it to you. Dry weight will vary according to size but this is not a lightweight warm water BCD. It is heavier than the average BCD due to the heaver materials used. I own an Avid which is easily the highest quality BCD I have seen for the money. I wanted durability and quality construction plus lots of options for weights and equipment, which is what this BCD is all about. It is best suited to cold water where weight is not the issue and being able to reach everything you want on the dive and knowing where to find it in gloves is. The stainless rings are perfect for keeping ancillary equipment where you can find it while stream lining your dive profile. I hope you find this information helpful.

BILL W I am 5' 7', 180 lbs. my avid is a large. Dry weight approx. 8 lbs. my wife is 5' 3" 125 lbs. using a Luna bc. XS

JAMES G XS should be the right size for you. I am usually an XL and had to order a large in this as they tend to fit a bit big. I dove this BC at the Blue Hole in Belize this past October and am very satisfied with it. Great quality high surface stability BC. Best Jim

MICHAEL F 7 pounds, and there are trim pocketsin the back to even out the weight.

ALBERT S 2 x 10 lbs up front (right and left) droppable 2 x 5 lb Trim in Back (non drop) Al S

RONALD W Each weight pouch will hold up to a maximum of 10 pounds of soft weight on each side. Yes there are two trim pockets in the back of the Sherwood Avid BCD

DAVID L Sherwood wight pouches typically hold about 8 pounds of lead weights. (not sure about soft weights) ...Yes, it does have 2 trim pockets also !!

ROBERT L The side pockets will hold 10lbs.each and there are two trim in the back each will hold1-2lbs. really like the bcd!!

TOM J 10lbs per side on the front pockets, and there are two trim pockets on back, that close with plastic clips. Front two are droppable, trim weight cannot be dropped.

JAMES N It has two trim pockets, each of which can hold a 5 pound soft (or hard) weight. Each of the two ditchable weight pouches can hold 10 pounds. I find that 10 pounds of soft weights is a bit bulky, and actually use curved lead weights in the ditchable pouches.

KARL H There is really no weight limit for the CQR2 pockets. I haved had as much as 15 pounds in each pocket when diving with a dry suit. Yes there are 2 trim pockets on the back.

LARRY C i think 2 weights each pocket so 16ilbs watch the air 2 it free flows

DONALD H I really have no idea... but I am 195 lbs and 6'1" and a medium is ok, but depending on my wetsuit it can be a little tight and a large is too loose.

UTHMAN E no weights are not inclided. i dont know of any bcd's that come with weights. u can use any type of weight system, however i prefer soft weights

GRANT N Weights are not included but the weight pockets are. As far as what weights to use, you can really use any weights you want. I use weights that I made myself. Soft weights are good but very expensive. I would just use block weights. Good luck

JANE P BCD don't come with the weights. Your best bet is to price out a local dive shop for prices on weights and compare to what you might find on-line. Since your weight needs vary depending on the wetsuit you're using and whether you're diving fresh water or salt water you will want to purchase extra weights then what you used during your certification. Also, if you will be doing any vacation diving, you won't need weights because they will supply them for you. I rent my weights for any local diving I do, it's just easier for me.

DAVID L No BCD's include the weights. If you travel, the local outfitters supply the weights. If you dive locally, purchase the weights from a local dive shop where you get your air fills.. They are not cost effective to order for direct shipping.

MELISSA R As far as I know, no weights are ever included with the purchase of your BCD, and here's why: First of all, you have choices in weights; you can get soft, hard, and rubberized...and there might be even more options out there that I don't know about. For this BC, which I have both and old and a newer version of, I like the basic hard weights that you can also use with a weight belt. They're the cheapest, they fit in the pockets, and because they have the ability to be threaded on a basic weight belt, they're a bit more versatile than soft weights (which you need a specific pocket weight belt for). As far as what weights you need...that depends. Factors to think about include: 1. What kind of wetsuit will you be using (thicker suit, or full suit vs. shorty means you will need a bit more weight) 2. What type of water will you be diving (more weight is needed for salt water dives than for freshwater) 3. Don't forget to factor in your body composition. If you are very muscular and fit, you can probably get away with a bit less weight, and if you are not quite an ironman, maybe you need a bit more. Hopefully your practice dives in a pool and on your checkouts have helped you figure out what your basic weight requirements will be. I would recommend that you ask your dive instructor to help you out with selecting weights for the conditions you'll be diving...then you can get an assortment of weights that will give you a range above and below to cover a wider range of conditions. This BC can handle a lot of weight in the pockets, but it does have a weight limit, so take that into account. Any additional weight you might need can be accommodated on a weight belt. Also, this BC has a good amount of lift, so if you are a little overweighted, it can probably handle it...but that's never a great idea, so if you can get some help from an instructor, that'd be your best bet! Hope that helps!

RYAN V Weights are typically not included with purchases of BCDs due to the amount of weight each diver needs varies with each diver's body composition, equipment used, and salinity of the water. If you need to travel in order to dive, the dive shop facilitating your dive will normally provide the necessary weights which allows divers to fly to their destination minus a few pounds in their luggage. Otherwise, I would recommend 'Sea Pearls' soft mesh weights. They are color coded for easy identification and they quickly drain and dry. Another consideration for dive weights is if you want to arrange your weights in subsets in order to allow you to drop only a portion of weight for and emergency ascent. This allows for a more controlled, but slower emergency ascent.

ROBERT P 1. No, weights are not included. The amount of weight necessary varies according to a bunch of different variables--diver body mass index, thickness of wetsuit, fresh or salt water, etc.--so it would be pretty impractical for the manufacturer to include an unspecified amount of lead. This is not a bad thing, as it would greatly increase both product and shipping costs. 2. The pockets on this BC are designed to use soft weights; ie, mesh bags full of lead shot. In a pinch, you can use hard weights like you see on old school weight-belts, but it can be a little uncomfortable. Ask your divemaster or instructor to help you figure out how much weight you need for the diving you're doing.

ANTONIO J A weights are not included. i use the weights provided on dive boats. for shore dives, i have 2-2.5kg and 2-1kg scubapro ecoweights, p/n 23-051-251, and 23-051-101.

KARL H No weights not come with your BCD. The dive shop or dive boat will usually have weights on board for you to put in the CQRs.

RICHARD B Weight pouches are included, but they are empty. You can fill them with whatever form of weight you prefer; they can hold solid lead weights, soft lead shot bags, etc... I filled mine with home made weights made from lead shot.

JAMESON J I use the soft lead weights since they fit the pockets better. They cost a little more but are better in the long run. This is a great bc it's very versatile I use it on Some of my tech dives as well as normal diving enjoy

SHAUN A 1) No, I don't imagine they ever do especially since everyone requires a different amount of weight. 2) I made the mistake of buying lead shot filled bags (expensive) and ended up using old school weight belt blocks I found at flea markets. BUT, whenever I go to Cayman Brac (which is about the only place I dive) I rent tanks from Reef Divers and the weights are free to use (plus you don't wanna carry weights in your luggage). I would look on Craig's list, Scubaboard, Ebay or a dive shop and buy some used weights. Shipping makes it a little pricey so try to buy local. Make sure to get different "denominations" of weight and not just two big blocks so you can add / remove as needed. 3) I have had this BC for about 35 dives and I LOVE it.

MICHAEL H Weights are not included as your weight needs will depend on an number of factors such as: your body size and condition, your comfort level in the water, the type of diving you do (warm/cold water, fresh/salt water, drift/wreck/etc), the type of tank used (aluminum or steel), and the exposure protection you are using for the dive. The BCD's weight system has pockets in the back for weights that can't be ditched; meanwhile the front weight pouches are ditchable. When allocating weights to the different locations make sure a high enough percentage of the weight is ditchable so that you are positively buoyant when those weights are removed. I have used both soft and hard weights with the Avid, standard sizes of either will work. In my opinion soft weighs are the way to go as they are easier to work with and I find it easier to get them in and out of the weight pockets. I own soft weighs that I use for local diving (lakes & quarries), but have done fine with the hard weights that are common on dive boats in the resort destinations.

BRADLEY M Weights are never included, look on Craigs list

RONALD W I have been diving for over 20 years and weights are never included. One reason is because you may prefer the shot type weights to the solid type weights. My prefrence for weights are the shot pouch weights. Also weights are not included because everyone requires a different amount based upon individual buoyancy requirements. Rwoodyii@comcast.net

STEPHEN G No, weights are usually sold seperate from BC because each person requires a different amount of weight. You will want the soft pouch lead shot weights sold at many locations. They are pricey but work nicely with the integrated emergency release pouches built into your BC.

RODNEY P Weights are usually not included with a BCD unless purchased as a package. If you are going to be diving close to your home you might want to purchase your own weights, but most dive packages include gas and weights. Local dive shops can sell you the weight you need but don't travel with them. It's hard enough to stay within the weight restrictions for baggage without adding lead.

LeisurePro S The only real difference is the position of some clips. Weight system clips are in the back for the 07 and the front for the 08.