Belts aren't the only devices for holding weights. Weights can also be placed on your ankles, tank, or BC. (Weight integrated BCs are covered later in this lesson).

Ankle weights are popular accessories for those divers who have difficulty maintaining a horizontal position while in the water. They do, however, increase the effort required to kick, so no more than a couple pounds should be worn on each ankle.

During the "Scuba Cylinders" lesson, you'll learn that some cylinders become buoyant as you consume air. You can compensate for this by attaching tank weights to your cylinder. Most tank weights are 4 to 5 pounds.