Xdeep or dive rite for sidemount

[formernuke]

I'm going to be trying both out during my sidemount class so I'm wondering if both are equally comfortable any other factors effecting my decision on which to buy.

I already have a BPW for back mounted doubles.

I will be using heavy steal tanks with deco bottles etc as I progress through my tech classes. As of right now CCR is a unknown.

 

[Marie13]

I love my DR Nomad XT. I dive drysuit/heavy undies with steel tanks here in the Midwest. Very similar to your conditions, except you have salt. The Transpac base is very comfy and fits well. I’m not an easy fit. If you hate quick releases and sh*t like that, then you might not like it. I also prefer a dump string on my shoulder and not on my butt.

 

[grantctobin]

I'm going to be trying both out during my sidemount class so I'm wondering if both are equally comfortable any other factors effecting my decision on which to buy.

I already have a BPW for back mounted doubles.

I will be using heavy steal tanks with deco bottles etc as I progress through my tech classes. As of right now CCR is a unknown.

There’s a variety of Dive Rite harnesses, some far more useful than others. Which do you ask about? How large are these “heavy steal tanks”? Why are you transitioning to sidemount?

XDeep Rec or Tec, Hollis K2, maybe an LS, then trails off from there in terms of general utility and features. There simply aren’t that many people diving sidemount 104s and 2+ stages plus associated deco cylinders, and definitely none of that nincompoopery off a boat.

 

[Josh the diver]

I would go xdeep any day over nomad. I’m not a fan of the horse shoe wing. Though I think the katana 2 is better then the xdeep.

 

[Tracy]

One of those should work fine.

 

[formernuke]

XDeep Rec or Tec, Hollis K2, maybe an LS, then trails off from there in terms of general utility and features. There simply aren’t that many people diving sidemount 104s and 2+ stages plus associated deco cylinders, and definitely none of that nincompoopery off a boat.

Hollis is out.

Tanks will be LP 85's up to 108"s if I need 133's I'll go CCR.

 

[formernuke]

Why are you transitioning

Side mount is a tool in the tool box. I plan to dive what is best for that dive and situation.

 

[ScubaSquatch]

I've got both. I prefer the X-Deep

 

[formernuke]

I've got both. I prefer the X-Deep

Why???? Is it just fit or some other reason?

 

[attack33]

Why???? Is it just fit or some other reason?

Sidemount Pros — Episode #12 - XDEEP Stealth 2.0 Deep Dive with Patrick Widmann <-- this episode of Speaking Sidemount goes into some of the thought process behind the xDeep Stealth Tec 2.0. It might be informative. I will say that I have had a good experience with it so far. It didn't come with instructions for a nice streamlined setup, so I went to Protec in Mexico and they sorted me out. Like 90% of the hardware comes off. Find a rig that aligns with your goals in diving. Good luck!