weights

[land shark]

sound advice thanks for the reinforcement.

ok, for example, if i get a aluminum back plate, like Dairyland Jon suggested, then i have approx 6 pounds to play with for trim on my back plate?

also could i put some of that weight on my plate as a bank to be withdrawn later?

if so what would be a reasonable amount to carry on my hips?
or is there a percentage that guys use as a rule of thumb?like 60/40 ??