Adding ditchable weights to BCD

[revdive]

I recently bought a very nice BCD for my daughter but it does not have integrated ditchable weights. I really don't want to spent $120 on dive rite's add on system so I'm looking for decent alternatives. Also, due to limited space with the smaller torso and small BCD, the pockets have to be "vertical" or parallel with the spine and the handle has to be on the bottom. We are attaching the pockets to the main waist strap.

Thoughts appreciated. Links and pictures would be awesome.


Ps. Yes, I take my kids diving. Yes, I bought them gear instead of renting. Yes, I trust them to follow safety protocols and respond to underwater emergencies. My kids go rock climbing and whitewater rafting too. Not looking for parenting advice, just some thoughts on gear configuration.

 

[Jcp2]

If it’s not a lot of weight then weight belt?

 

[Wibble]

Weight belt. Then teach her how to use it.

 

[happy-diver]

Ps. Yes, I take my kids diving. Yes, I bought them gear instead of renting. Yes, I trust them to follow safety protocols and respond to underwater emergencies. My kids go rock climbing and whitewater rafting too. Not looking for parenting advice, just some thoughts on gear configuration.

You see your process obviously distracted you from buying the right bc, did someone mention weight belt

 

[Cheizz]

If the BCD has a 2" waist strap, any tech weight pocket will fit on them. Something like this: Tecline Vertical Weight Pocket Right Scuba Tech Diving Buy and Sales in Gidive Store (there's also a "Left" one with a D-ring on it).

 

[NaCl H2O]

Depends on how much weight she needs, but agree with Cheizz, weight pockets.
I have the small HOG quick drop pockets on my BP/W if I need to add lead.
They are ditchable and compact.

Quick Drop Weight Pocket

<p> </p> <div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Ditch the antiquated weight belt and carry your weight easily and safely with these pockets from HOG Gear. Featuring a tough nylon construction and quick dump capabilities, these weight pouches...

www.diverightinscuba.com

 

[CT-Rich]

Belt might be a good solution. Belts get the weight seperate from the tank. For someone small that may help.

 

[revdive]

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Depends on how much weight she needs, but agree with Cheizz, weight pockets.
I have the small HOG quick drop pockets on my BP/W if I need to add lead.
They are ditchable and compact.

Quick Drop Weight Pocket

<p> </p> <div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Ditch the antiquated weight belt and carry your weight easily and safely with these pockets from HOG Gear. Featuring a tough nylon construction and quick dump capabilities, these weight pouches...

www.diverightinscuba.com

I was looking at these but the attachment point on the back of the pocket looks cheap. Are they sturdy?

 

[NaCl H2O]

They are very sturdy, no issues with the zippers either.

 

[lexvil]

Let me know a little about the b/c, like is a 2” waist strap, I have a few pouches that I can send for the cost of sending them.