FM1520
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I've been looking at the UTD sidemont system but I'm pretty happy with my DSS single backmount with a steel LP95. Just can seem to justify the switch....but I'm trying.
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I've been looking at the UTD sidemont system but I'm pretty happy with my DSS single backmount with a steel LP95. Just can seem to justify the switch....but I'm trying.
I'm lucky enough to live just down the road from them, so my setup was fitted and configured by the inventor himself.
Congrats! What rig were you diving? I'm assuming it was a Stealth since it was with Frank.
Plus 1 for that - I tried to find one local to me, seems none of them had done more than the minimum to pick up the specialty instructor card. I got hold of some books and SM DVD's and basically self taught/converted. I have now got about 5 hours underwater time on SM and am loving it. - PWell, be aware that many "sidemount instructors" have about add much experience as you do. Choosing the right instructor is CRUCIAL.
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If you really are in Cyprus, I'd consider a Steve Martin course (or the like). There are plenty of GOOD sidemount instructors near you (mostly in the Red Sea) and those courses are VERY much worth taking. The SM DVD you're probably talking about is......not really quality. There's a big name associated, but the proof is in the pudding. The sidemounting shown in that video is VERY poor.