Welcome to Sidemount Diving...

[The Chairman]

In keeping with our diving attitude, there will be no special rules in here. Have fun, tell us what works and what doesn't.

 

[chrisculina]

Great! Now, to get people to use this forum...

 

[NorthWoodsDiver]

Great to see you added a forum for us. I have not visited Scubaboard but once or twice since switching to sidemount diving but now I'll have to visit more often...

 

[duskdiver]

Hi Guys, I am using a Hollis SMS 100 at the moment, and familiar with the razor harness.
To me, the sidemount configuration is by far the most comfortable and safe configuration.
But nothing comes for free ;-)
I just shot a video for the center where I am working..have a look and let me know what you think.

YouTube - OPENWATER SIDEMOUNT DIVING IN SHARM EL SHEIK. EGYPT

 

[Wormil]

I've been using the old school method of chlorine jugs tied to my al80s and keeping the tanks under my arms by holding them. Weight belt gives me the extra little bit of sink when I get positive. So far, so good.

 

[duskdiver]

I almost thought you were serious....

 

[irishsquid]

I've been considering SM diving for a little while. I sprained a back muscle yesterday ( seems to be occurring more than I like), nothing real bad but enough to cancel my dive today. I just don't think I could handle climbing down to the rivers edge with my gear on my back. SM might be a different story, so it is looking more like it is going to be a reality for me sooner than contemplated.

 

[duskdiver]

Yes Irish, that is one of the advantages of diving Sidemount.
Do you want to dive single or doubles?
The only disadvantage I can think of really is the rigging and getting everything adjusted properly.
that does take a while, also if you would want to dive doubles you'd have to learn some tecnical techniques.
(long hose, out of air, gas managment etc..)
regards
Mike

 

[The Chairman]

Jimi will do just fine!

 

[irishsquid]

Yes Irish, that is one of the advantages of diving Sidemount.
Do you want to dive single or doubles?
The only disadvantage I can think of really is the rigging and getting everything adjusted properly.
that does take a while, also if you would want to dive doubles you'd have to learn some tecnical techniques.
(long hose, out of air, gas managment etc..)
regards
Mike

Thanks for the info Mike. Doubles, which is my reasoning for SM. When my back isn't giving me troubles and diving singles, I'll still use my BP/W.
I just have a feeling that lugging doubles on my back is asking for trouble. I already use a long hose and bungied set up. I figured the rigging and setup may take some time since I will likely do it through trial and error at the local pool and quarries but I like doing that. When I get it to gel, the satisfaction is so much greater.

Jimi will do just fine!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Pete!