Info Getting into Sidemount

[BenjitheDiver]

Anyone selling their old Sidemount setup? Would just need regs and BCD, lmk!

 

[grantctobin]

Anyone selling their old Sidemount setup? Would just need regs and BCD, lmk!

That’s…kind of everything.

If you’re looking to make something like How To Build Your Own DIY Custom Sidemount Harness I have an XDeep Classic Wing and most (all?) the components I’d let go pretty cheaply. Otherwise, you might want to be specific as to which sm system you’re after.

 

[BenjitheDiver]

That’s…kind of everything.

If you’re looking to make something like How To Build Your Own DIY Custom Sidemount Harness I have an XDeep Classic Wing and most (all?) the components I’d let go pretty cheaply. Otherwise, you might want to be specific as to which sm system you’re after.

I have a Hollis HD 200 B do you think this would work? or do I need to get a dedicated sidemount BCD?

 

[grantctobin]

I have a Hollis HD 200 B do you think this would work? or do I need to get a dedicated sidemount BCD?

Unfortunately, the Hollis HD200B is inappropriate for both sidemount and technical diving.

 

[happy-diver]

A few of us used to sidemount these

TransPac Harness - Dive Rite | Equipment for Serious Divers

The TransPac is Dive Rite’s flagship harness, originally designed by CEO Lamar Hires for his early expeditions to the remote karst regions of Japan. He needed a rugged harness system that would allow him to utilize backmounted doubles and a single tank, as well as sidemount in some of the...

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So everything works to get you started

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I have a couple of sidemount BC's that I'd be willing to part with. One is a HOG SM BC and the other is a Dive Rite Nomad LTZ.
The HOG hasn't been in the water in a couple of years. I last dived the LTZ in 2023. Both are stored in my bedroom.
I also have a couple of homemade rigs. One uses a deco SM bladder with 20 lbs of lift for A80s, and I used it with LP72s. The other uses an XDeep classic wing with 40-45 lbs of lift for heavy steel cylinders.
I'm not giving any of them away but not looking to rip anyone off either.
Just an FYI, this Dive Rite BC was actually used in the Ron Howard Thai Cave Rescue movie. After shooting finished it was returned to them.
DR sent it to me as a replacement for an LT tech when the bladder developed problems that couldn't be fixed.

 

[BenjitheDiver]

A few of us used to sidemount these

TransPac Harness - Dive Rite | Equipment for Serious Divers

The TransPac is Dive Rite’s flagship harness, originally designed by CEO Lamar Hires for his early expeditions to the remote karst regions of Japan. He needed a rugged harness system that would allow him to utilize backmounted doubles and a single tank, as well as sidemount in some of the...

diverite.com

So everything works to get you started

Thanks for this!

 

[BenjitheDiver]

I have a couple of sidemount BC's that I'd be willing to part with. One is a HOG SM BC and the other is a Dive Rite Nomad LTZ.
The HOG hasn't been in the water in a couple of years. I last dived the LTZ in 2023. Both are stored in my bedroom.
I also have a couple of homemade rigs. One uses a deco SM bladder with 20 lbs of lift for A80s, and I used it with LP72s. The other uses an XDeep classic wing with 40-45 lbs of lift for heavy steel cylinders.
I'm not giving any of them away but not looking to rip anyone off either.
Just an FYI, this Dive Rite BC was actually used in the Ron Howard Thai Cave Rescue movie. After shooting finished it was returned to them.
DR sent it to me as a replacement for an LT tech when the bladder developed problems that couldn't be fixed.

Hey I appreciate all the insight and help, but Ive since realized I am too early in my diving career to get into Sidemount diving, just spent a bunch on a single tank setup, so I think i am gonna buy a steel hp80 or hp100 so I can get some more bottom time!

 

[happy-diver]

I am too early in my diving career to get into Sidemount diving

No such thing as this dude, and what I will tell you is start collecting bits and pieces as they come up
this stuff will never get cheaper and taking Mr Jim up on his offer, and more comprehensive tutelage

Would be absolutely invaluable

Just buy one of his BC just do it

 

[happy-diver]

For Sale - Dive Rite Transpac, $200.00 Size Medium w/ Travel EXP Wing

Well maintained, in good condition. $200. Located in Ann Arbor, Mi area for face 2 face, or we can work out shipping. Paypal or cash.

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