MrBigfins
Contributor
So due to my gas consumption, back and knee problems, and overall desire to switch; I am moving into sidemount diving. I recently had the opportunity to crash 1 day of someone else's sidemount course and I loved it. Let me preface the next questions with the statement that I intend to take sidemount training once I have determined what setup I want and purchase all of it. The rigging I used during the class isn't what I would want, but it was last minute and we made due with what was available.
So I will be using (already have) diverite nomad xt harness and Apex xt50 reg set with 1 short bungied necklace and 1 long hose. Lp 85 tanks and the biggest question I can't answer despite copius amounts of reading is what tank rigging to use. In class I used both a stage bottle style rigging and bungied neck and band style. I seemed to prefer the have stage style, but I felt like the backs of the tanks were riding too low. Anyone have recommendations on what route to go with this harness? Particular brands, ways to make the tail end of the tanks ride higher? Any overall tips as a beginner in this configuration? Thanks in advance
So I will be using (already have) diverite nomad xt harness and Apex xt50 reg set with 1 short bungied necklace and 1 long hose. Lp 85 tanks and the biggest question I can't answer despite copius amounts of reading is what tank rigging to use. In class I used both a stage bottle style rigging and bungied neck and band style. I seemed to prefer the have stage style, but I felt like the backs of the tanks were riding too low. Anyone have recommendations on what route to go with this harness? Particular brands, ways to make the tail end of the tanks ride higher? Any overall tips as a beginner in this configuration? Thanks in advance