Sewing D rings onto Jacket BC?

[Tardigrade]

Anyone ever sew onto their BC?

I want to add some SS D rings on my shoulders. No no no, the sewing won't be on or within a good 5 inches of the bladder.

The BC I want to modify is an old Fathom SL III. It's a poodle jacket style BC, with quick release clips on the shoulders. The rings won't fit on the nylon strap above the quick release. I'll need to sew it on the fabric that has been heatsealed together above the bladder. The bladder itself starts at about my shoulderblades, and runs down the back.

Here's my plan. . . I thought I'd fold a 4 inch nylon strap, around the flat end of a D ring (in half- like a taco). I'd sew it onto the shoulder, D ring towards the clip. I'll leave space between the D ring and the quick release. Wide stitches, with a pattern to look loke a box with an X inside it.

 

[BKP]

You could try something like this... a little pricey, but no sewing...

Poseidon Besea Stainless Steel D-Ring Kit 000-52 with reviews at scuba.com

 

[DevonDiver]

Nope, never...

I dive a BP&W, so I can add d-rings wherever I like, adjust them instantly, wherever I like... remove them, whenever I like.

just saying...

 

[Tardigrade]

Nope, never...

I dive a BP&W, so I can add d-rings wherever I like, adjust them instantly, wherever I like... remove them, whenever I like.

just saying...

Sadly, any large outlays of cash must wait.

This fall sees 2 of our kids in college.

 

[Tardigrade]

You could try something like this... a little pricey, but no sewing...

Poseidon Besea Stainless Steel D-Ring Kit 000-52 with reviews at scuba.com

Thanks, I like this! The threaded bolts are supposed to feed through grommets on the BeSea, but looks like I could copy it. Just put your own grommets wherever you want, have to figure out a source for the SS hinge. It's a good idea, but I'll stick with the sewn on nylon.

 

[spectrum]

If you want to sew them on use a short length of soft webbing to form an attachment loop. Wrap it so both of the cut ends are tucked in and concealed, singe them first . Use nylon (upholstery/carpet) thread in a box & X pattern like they do on seat belts.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Sadly, any large outlays of cash must wait.

This fall sees 2 of our kids in college.

Grants and scholarships can free up enough cash for a new BPW! And making them get jobs and work their way thru school could get you all kinds of cool gear! Community college is also cheaper. My son took the best route - enlisted in the Air Force and they are paying for his education and he's getting a nice check at the same time with housing allowance. There's a few small detours to Afghanistan in there but hey, you do what you have to. Instead of visiting colleges visit a recruiter!

I think mandatory service for all able bodied kids would not only be great for the country but for the dive industry as well. Would free up lots of cash for parents to spend on training, gear, and local diving as well as trips.