Two ways can the Halcyon Active Control Ballast System position and adjust your weight pockets. One option allows you to place the pockets vertically. Each system is designed to hold maximum weights of 2,6kg. The system has an Active Control Ballast (ACB), which can be adjusted to suit your needs. The best way to maximize the safety and effectiveness your cycling gear is by choosing the right weight pockets.
Trim weight pocket
A Trim weight pocket is a revolutionary new feature of the Halcyon tank-mounted weight pockets. It allows divers to move up to 10 pounds. It allows divers to shift up to 10 lb. The buoyant effect of nearly empty cylinders is counterbalanced by the pockets. A weight pocket can help divers enjoy more bottom-time, decrease effort, and maximize their enjoyment of diving.
Active Control Ballast (ACB), integrated system
The ACB can store up to 5 pounds of weight in each pocket. It is vertically integrated and easily releasable. This design offers easy release and placement and does not take up too much space on a diver's waist belt. To increase safety and versatility, the ACB can be fitted with an Explorer Light System. Side release buckles are designed to prevent lead weight loss by allowing quick access to weights when necessary.
Mounting on bottle strap
Halcyon's new tank-mounted trim weight pockets encourage optimal weight distribution and promote comfort and stability while diving. They also help reduce effort, encourage in-water stability, and encourage the heads-up position. The pockets, whether mounted on the tank or not, make it simple to balance your cylinder's mass for optimal in-water stability. These are some of the benefits and disadvantages of tank-mounted weight pocket.
Heads-up surface airway protection
The Halcyon Trim Weight Pocket by manufacturer Halcyon is an innovative invention. It allows for optimal weight distribution and promotes comfort in the water. Divers who use this feature report that they are able to move weight from their waist into their cylinder. This improves horizontal trim and propulsion. Divers can enjoy a longer bottom time and a greater enjoyment from the dive. The Halcyon trim weight pockets provide positive benefits beyond moving weight from waist to cylinder. These pockets counteract the negative effect of near-empty containers and decrease the effort required by divers to maintain their horizontal position and head.
Cost
Halcyon weight pouches are an excellent option for divers looking to improve their diving performance and/or to distribute weight evenly. These pockets slide over the tank's cam bands and provide a secure location to add additional weight. These pockets can hold from 5lbs to 5kg depending on the tank that you use. They are highly affordable and the cost of Halcyon Weight Pockets will vary from one brand to another.