Weights for double tanks, part two, 8 pounder

Please note: Lead is a poisonous substance to animals. It damages the nervous system and causes brain disorders. Excessive lead also causes blood disorders in mammals. Like the element mercury, another heavy metal, lead is a potent neurotoxin that accumulates both in soft tissues and the bones. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU WORK WITH IT, if you want to know more, please read more on Wikipedia.

We did the weights in two sizes:

- the smaller triangular one of 4 pounds (previous blog post)
- the "bigger strip" of 8 pounds

Both shapes need to fit between your double and your wing, it is also very important that the lead is not too high so you can comfortably add the wing and backplate and still be able to secure the wingnuts.

8 POUND WEIGHT , how we did it

STEP 1 : you have to find someone to mold the lead for you.

STEP 2 : lead is a soft material so it is very easy to work with, however there are some little tricks we learned on the way and that we want to share with you.
The 8-pound weights need to have two holes and will be fixed between the double and your wing, the holes need to be bigger then the two tanks band securing bolts so when you put on your weight you don't damage the thread.
Drill a hole on one side of the weight, make sure you measure where exactly you want it.


STEP 3 : measure the 11" distance with a backplate and drill the second hole

STEP 4 : personalizing them is easy , just buy letters and numbers that you can stamp on it just by using your hammer

.....Job done....

We hope you find this info useful, please contact us if you have any other queries or suggestions.

Safe diving

Emanuela Bertoni & Adam Korytko