cwattendorf
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New to sidemount and looking at gear options any recommendations on bcd, regs, tanks, etc? I dive pnw cold water mainly but would like a setup the will work most places.
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AL80, LP85, HP100New to sidemount and looking at gear options any recommendations on bcd, regs, tanks, etc? I dive pnw cold water mainly but would like a setup the will work most places.
Love my LP50s for shorter/shallow dives. I'm finally getting the chance to bring them on a liveaboard in June, which is why I got them in the first place (wrestling with dual HP100s on a liveaboard is rough, not to mention overkill for hour-long dives). Very exciting.LP50 are great for beach entry (or boat).
AL80, LP85, HP100
XDeep Rec, Tec, Hollis K2, maybe a Razor if you’re feeling masochistic
Any reg with a 5th port, ideally diaphragm, will do
I’d ask why you’re keen on sidemount to begin with and what the eventual goal is, but the above will carry you through most anything.