Needed - Austin area Sidemount instructor

[00wabbit]

Hi,

I'll be in the austin area at the beginning of the year. I would like to find a sidemount instructor. Preferably an independent instructor who isn't looking to sell me gear. I just want some go quality training.

I have AOW and Intro to Tech. I have been diving a backplate and wing up north in Indiana, Ohio and the great lakes. I just set up back mounted doubles, but I think side mount is better for my current situation. My tanks are lp85s so I believe they will be good for sidemount.

I already have all the hoses and gauges because I bought the apex sidemount kit when I purchased my regs. I don't have a rig yet but I htink the SMS100 is the one I need because I want to reserve the option for backmounted singles and I can't afford to have more than one rig. NOt because of cost but because of size and weight. I live in an RV!

Let me know if you know of anyone that can help me learn sidemount.

-Brandon

 

[James R]

Brandon,

I sent you a PM with a recommendation.

Cheers,

 

[00wabbit]

Thanks. Got the same recommendation from a couple of people.

 

[James R]

You're welcome...I'll try to meet you for a dive or two if you want to go out on the lake.

 

[00wabbit]

You're welcome...I'll try to meet you for a dive or two if you want to go out on the lake.

Thanks,

I definitely do want to get out and dive as much as I can. We plan to be in Austin by Jan 10th.