Is a Weight Vest for Diving Better Than a Belt?

I actually honestly used in order to hate within a weight belt because it usually slipped down our hips, but switching to a weight vest for diving changed everything about how I move around in the water. If you've ever spent an extended day spearfishing or freediving, you know that dull ache in your lower back that starts around hr three. It's not fun, and usually, it's because your traditional weight belt is usually doing all the particular heavy lifting—literally—right upon your lumbar spine. ...

March 20, 2026 · 7 min · Skyler Hiley