Soft Weight (seasoft)belt Question...

[BASSMAN]

Okay all you gear guru's
I have a 16lb "Sea Soft" weight belt that is leaking or leaching grey milky liquid.
after a brief internet search it has been determined to be the Lead byproduct and is considered an environmental hazard.
The Million dollar question is....
Is there any way to stop it? Or, do I just toss it out and drop the $$ for a DUI weight harness?

I've already seen a posting where some one soaked it in fresh water for a long time and that did not fix it.


I will check the "Sea Soft" website next but I thought I would toss it out here and see what kind of response I get.

I also have seen a few of my smaller soft weight pouches leak like this too.

[bnboly]

I don't think there's a way to stop the leaching unless you 'reseal' all the lead pellits. That's why I have changed to the solid rubber coated lead weights.

[Geek]

Okay all you gear guru's
I have a 16lb "Sea Soft" weight belt that is leaking or leaching grey milky liquid.
after a brief internet search it has been determined to be the Lead byproduct and is considered an environmental hazard.
The Million dollar question is....
Is there any way to stop it? Or, do I just toss it out and drop the $$ for a DUI weight harness?

I've already seen a posting where some one soaked it in fresh water for a long time and that did not fix it.


I will check the "Sea Soft" website next but I thought I would toss it out here and see what kind of response I get.

I also have seen a few of my smaller soft weight pouches leak like this too.

You have been waiting for a reason to get a DUI weight harness no?

[fmerkel]

No way to stop it once started. Initially the pellets are sealed (tumbled in graphite) but this soon wears away with mechanical rubbing. All soft weights are subject to this. Hard weights are also but have less surface area exposed for their volume.

One woman I know got tungsten carbide. Even more dense than lead and essentially inert in salt water. Pretty expensive though.

[defied]

One woman I know got tungsten carbide. Even more dense than lead and essentially inert in salt water. Pretty expensive though.

Yeah, about 89 bucks a pound. I would have just found some rocks, and a backpack.

D(B)

[fmerkel]

Before I took up diving I ended up with a box of maybe 20# of some kind of small rounded cutting bits (I think). The family used them as a joke to weigh down gift boxes. Somehow they disappeared. I sure could put them to a proper use now.

[Sounder]

Keith - I've got a weight & trim system I could sell you if you want one. It's brand-new.

[sheahanmcculla]

I don't think there's a way to stop the leaching unless you 'reseal' all the lead pellits. That's why I have changed to the solid rubber coated lead weights.

Any recommendations on brand, or where to get them. I have wanted some hard weights for awhile now.

[Mattleycrue76]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

[spatman]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

just don't stick your fingers in your mouth after handling them.

[Mattleycrue76]

I don't think there's a way to stop the leaching unless you 'reseal' all the lead pellits. That's why I have changed to the solid rubber coated lead weights.

Any recommendations on brand, or where to get them. I have wanted some hard weights for awhile now.

I know where you cna get a bunch for cheap.

Sent you a pm.

[sheahanmcculla]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

[scottsax]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

just don't stick your fingers in your mouth after handling them.

Why? What's the matter with AAHHHH!!! GET IT OFF ME!!!!! that?

[Mattleycrue76]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

That's only if they get wet. Which should make you safe

[sheahanmcculla]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

That's only if they get wet. Which should make you safe

One day you too will have to get a job and your gear will get dry…Unemployment only lasts so long.

[Mattleycrue76]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

That's only if they get wet. Which should make you safe

One day you too will have to get a job and your gear will get dry…Unemployment only lasts so long.

Yeah yeah, so they say. Personally I hope to put that theory to the test

[defied]

AAHHHH!!! GET IT OFF ME!!!!!

twss...

[scottsax]

AAHHHH!!! GET IT OFF ME!!!!!

twss...

[Pez7378]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

That's only if they get wet. Which should make you safe

One day you too will have to get a job and your gear will get dry…Unemployment only lasts so long.

Yeah yeah, so they say. Personally I hope to put that theory to the test

We all Hate you, while at the same time, quietly worship you (By facing North and Cursing your name)

[BASSMAN]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

That's only if they get wet. Which should make you safe

Ooooo! Burn!

[Norris]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

They take forever to dry
They stain your driveway/garage floor/plastic bin/truck bed

That's only if they get wet. Which should make you safe

Ooooo! Burn!

That really was a witty comeback. The funemployement wasnt so bad either.

[Metal man]

Most of my soft weight pouches leech to some degree. I'm not sure that I see why that's a problem though.

just don't stick your fingers in your mouth after handling them.