Sidemount configurations. . . how to secure top of tank

[Dive-aholic]

Thanks, your setup looks very similar to Edd's one as well including the weight under the shoulder D ring.

Yes, but I modified mine to the loops a few months before he did...

I came across it after hours of internet searching and decided to try it. Same thing with how I used to rig my stage bottles before my most recent rigging.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

My SMS 50 bungee attachment looks very similar to Rob's - but I assure you that seeing Rob's rig had nothing at all to do with my shameless stealing of the idea.

 

[JamesK]

I like the quick link idea. I am going to give that try.

 

[SangP]

My SMS 50 bungee attachment looks very similar to Rob's - but I assure you that seeing Rob's rig had nothing at all to do with my shameless stealing of the idea.

Ahhh so this isn't monkey see monkey do, it's monkey pretend not to see but monkey do lol!

 

[Dive-aholic]

I like the quick link idea. I am going to give that try.

The quick link idea is good. I have that on my Armadillo and Razor. I'm just too cheap to get some for my Nomad. LOL! Actually, I keep forgetting to order more and what I've been doing works.

 

[JamesK]

The quick link idea is good. I have that on my Armadillo and Razor. I'm just too cheap to get some for my Nomad. LOL! Actually, I keep forgetting to order more and what I've been doing works.

I can understand that completely!!!! lol. Funny, I don't use quick links, bolt snaps, or any other way of attaching the bungee loops on my UTD setup. I do use a double-ender on one side if I am doing single tank, but normally nothing. Argh. I am starting to hate side mount. All the tinker and "I think I'll try that!". Grrr. Ahh hell, who am i fooling? That is part of the reason I love it!

 

[Dive-aholic]

I like to use something because I've had the loops get lost behind me. The line you see in those photos costs pennies. I buy it in the marine section of Walmart - 45' for about $5.

 

[JamesK]

Yeah, I have 550 cord coming out the ying yang. I might give that a try as well.

 

[Pegger]

My SMS 50 bungee attachment looks very similar to Rob's - but I assure you that seeing Rob's rig had nothing at all to do with my shameless stealing of the idea.

I'm new to sidemount and just setting up my first rig. I had the same question as the best way to attach the valve end of the bottle to the rig. Can someone please give me a better explanation as to how this system (bungee), attaches around the valve.

Regards,
Steve

 

[tursiops]

I've made more modifications since these, but the last two photos on this page - http://chipoladivers.com/2011/03/rig-modifications/ - show something similar to what I've done on my Nomad.

That link does not work. This one does: Sidemount Rig Modifications « Rob Neto