Hollis SMS Katana -- a newbie sidemounter's review

[gfaith]

I understand a manual on the Katana is not absolutely needed, but could be helpful.. Why exactly do they have them for all their other products? I would like to see specifications and accurate description even more. For instance where is the left hand rear pull dump? I understand the Katana is like a prototype and the design may be in flux. Anyway, I have one and will do my best to set it up for my usage and preferences.

You are welcome @BeijaFlor I think you will find their 5/16" bungee just right for AL80s and probably HP100s.

 

[gfaith]

Pretty good write-up on the Hollis Katana.

3 Days in Mexico with the Hollis Katana - Outside The Asylum Diving & Travel

 

[bax737]

Just purchased

 

[BeijaFlor]

I'm confident that you'll love it.

 

[BeijaFlor]

Just purchased

I'm sure you'll love it.

 

[Patoux01]

3 Days in Mexico with the Hollis Katana - Outside The Asylum Diving & Travel

I think I quit reading when I saw that pictured labeled with "sidemount diving"

 

[gfaith]

I think I quit reading when I saw that pictured labeled with "sidemount diving"

Good point and another dumb picture..

 

[victorzamora]

I think I quit reading when I saw that pictured labeled with "sidemount diving"

Why are those "sidemount divers" wearing doubles?

 

[BeijaFlor]

Why are those "sidemount divers" wearing doubles?

You mean, in the 3 Days in Mexico article?

My guess is, because the guy with the doubles hasn't learned sidemount.

ON EDIT: When I zoomed in, I saw the other guys have back-mounted doubles, too ...

I guess they're just going through a stage.

 

[Patoux01]

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I guess they're just going through a stage.

Or the guy making "write-ups" about sidemount gear doesn't know anything about sidemount, which is not very uncommon if you ask me.