sidemount

I put together another educational article for sidemount divers. This one focuses on how to set up and configure your sidemount harness. It specifically focuses on the 'mexican cave' (UK style) type of harness. Lots of principles and tips that are hopefully beneficial. As always, do let me...

Here's an illustrated article that I wrote to help sidemount divers struggling with cylinder trim issues. I hope it can benefit some people. Any comments and feedback for discussion would be good... or anyone with some better illustrative examples/photos, please do let me know. Ultimate Guide...

Hi all, I'm soon to get kitted up for sidemount diving prior to a cave course, but hope to keep diving single tank for the majority of my open water recreational diving. I'm aiming to avoid doubling up on gear too much, for the sake of a) cost and b) weight / bulk when travelling. So as far as...

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Hello all, I start to have a lot of dive, more I dive more I meet Sidemount divers, they are all telling me that's the best way to dive. I can understand the point in cave or wreck but not for fun dives. Can someone explain me why is that so great ?

Hello Divers I looked through the forums and I could not find a common thread regarding sidemount gear setup, review and tips. Maybe this will be the one? Feel free to keep on posting in this thread, so we can keep collecting the knowledge to a easy place to find. If there already is a thread...

Divers I've made a list of skill drills that I take with me to the pool sessions. I would be very glad to receive some inspiration for drills to add to the list. At the moment the list goes like this: S-drill V-drill Freeflowing regulator Tank / tanks in front Taking off a tank and put in on...

Haven't posted here in a while, but that doesn't mean I have stopped creating. Actually it means I have been doing a LOT of creating. I'll post more info when I get home and have a chance, but projects done or in progress are: DIY DiveRite QRM clone with plans. First version video is here...

Selling my Seac KS01 side mount set up with tank straps, Dive Rite weight pouch, and Seac buttplate. It is in great functional order, I've put about 60 dives on it in the past 2yrs. None of the webbing straps have been cut, it is a fully adjustable one size fits all system. Feel free to message...

I'm currently a Divemaster in Honduras, working as a dive guide, but I eventually want to move into sidemount and cavern and am curious what gear is best suited for starting. I have the Zeagle Zena right now, and really enjoy it, and have a scuba pro mk250 evo.. Would I need to buy two new...

Is the XTX100 suitable for sidemout? With a 5th port, of course.

I thought this might be helpful for some sidemount divers. How to locate the optimal height for sidemount cylinder bands for loop bungees: How to find the Optimal Height for Sidemount Cylinder Bands

Dive Rite LTZ sidemount rig in perfect condition, less than 20 dives, complete with weight plate, webbing is uncut. Set up with ring bungies, but loop bungies are included. I've decided to go back to single tank diving. $300USD, includes shipping to Conus or Canada