Diving weights are used to counteract the buoyancy of your body and equipment when diving. If you think about it, most people float a bit in water. If you add a wetsuit or a drysuit into the mix you float even more. To get yourself underwater you need to add lots of weight until you are around neutral. This can take a bit of experiment and practice to find the correct amount and will depend on various factors such as your weight, fat to muscle ratio, diving experience and personal preference. Some people like to use a bit too much weight so they have to use some air in their jacket to gain a neutral position) Diving weights are pretty standard items although ...  Read the complete review

I have been away for a few weeks on a diver's course in Croatia and am back and going to be reviewing some of the kit that I used out there. Every diver, no matter what your weight (within reason!) will need to use a weight system to stay under the water and these weights made by Best Divers are some of the more commonly used systems. Why Weight? Additional weight is needed by people when diving because the human body contains a certain amount of air in its system that creates a 'positive buoyancy' and keeps you from being able to stay underwater for prolonged periods of time. The type of wet/dry suit you might wear will also change your bodies' ...  Read the complete review