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Do any of the training agencies have an official stance on giant stride entry in sidemount? (Not recommended, not mentioned, verboten, possible but complicated?) I did the course work through SSI over a year ago and I don't recall whether it was mentioned. Has anybody giant strode repeatedly...

Hi I live in the Pacific Northwest, would like to start solo diving, and am in the early stages of gear set-up. I currently dive with an aluminum 80 and 30ft3 pony bottle on my back when diving with a buddy. This set-up I’ve used for years and feel fairly independent. I’m thinking of adding...