sidemount

Dear Hivemind Am really keen to try out sidemount but before I invest in all the kit (and freeze half to death in UK O/W), would love to give it a go in a pool. Any recommendations very gratefully received Thanks in advance

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Size M Nomad XT purchased in 2014 and only occasionally/gently used.. Includes single bladder wing, Transpac and butt plate as pictured. Currently has bungee and ring system is missing d-clips. THIS ITEM IS SOLD

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I cant find a us dealer that carries the expandable cargo pouch for the xdeep harness? If anyone has a used one they are looking to sell, or knows of a dealer in the US that carries them, that would be fantastic!!

WIN A TICKET TO TEKDiveUSA.2018! The best part of TEKDiveUSA is getting together with technical divers from all over the world. We would like you to be our guest. It doesn't matter whether you are a seasoned techie or just tech curious- we want you as part of our community! Join us for...

Southern MD. The tank hydro is good to Aug 2020. The regs are a DC1/212 with braided hose long enough to go behind the neck and a 90 deg swivel. I also use an on off switch for staging the bottle (somewhat controversial but can be removed easily). I have a bungie on the neck and the clamp, side...

A new article on my blog illustrating options for setting up, configuring and properly sizing sidemount loop bungees. An Illustrated Guide: How To Set Up Loop Bungees

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...

TEKDiveUSA.2018 will be held April 27th-29th, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Tickets are on sale at tekdiveusa.com TEKDiveUSA is a biennial advanced and technical diving conference comprising three elements; an exhibition, a conference and a gala awards dinner. The ‘show and tell’ expo will have over...

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...