We put all the kids in BP&W's, it is great for all but even best for the kids!!
1. With the plate, it offers support - kids can actually stand upright with a tank on their back, oppose to being hunched over!
2. Never out grow it - kids grow, get bigger, just replace webbing
Here is my daughter (10yrs old), and she is small - Walks up and down hills by herself locally at Dutch Springs and with SS Plate only 4 additional pounds (trim weight pockets on tank) with 7mm w/Hoods & Gloves. Forgot to mention, already diving in Trim w/Control in the water (another advantage w/BP&W).
1. With the plate, it offers support - kids can actually stand upright with a tank on their back, oppose to being hunched over!
2. Never out grow it - kids grow, get bigger, just replace webbing
Here is my daughter (10yrs old), and she is small - Walks up and down hills by herself locally at Dutch Springs and with SS Plate only 4 additional pounds (trim weight pockets on tank) with 7mm w/Hoods & Gloves. Forgot to mention, already diving in Trim w/Control in the water (another advantage w/BP&W).