A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to try the new Hollis 500SE side breather regulator. Being the first side breathing regulator since the demise of the Oceanic Omega regulator, I was quite excited to dive it. I had not dived the Omega, but had heard many good things about it, and how the few flaws of the Omega had apparently … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sidemount Diving
Sidemount is a scuba diving equipment configuration which has diving cylinders mounted alongside the diver, below the shoulders and along the hips, instead of on the back of the diver. It began as a configuration popular with advanced cave divers, as smaller sections of cave can be penetrated and tanks can be changed with greater ease.
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First Side-Mount Instructor for the Maldives
Side-mount Diving is quickly taking it place in the ever-evolving scuba diving industry. Not just for technical diving but also for recreational diving, divers across the globe are adopting Side-mount to not only extend their dives but also to allow them to experience the streamlining and total customization you can achieve through using the side-mount … Continue reading
Side Mount Diving Training Course
By Kim Mangan. I decided to do my side mount training course as a first step into technical diving as well as to further develop my diving skills and honestly I’m now totally converted that having two tanks is better than having just one! The course started off with a brief intro at the dive … Continue reading
PADI Sidemount Instructor Training in Australia
PADI Sidemount diving is taking a strong foothold as part of the dive industry in Australia. Once a foreign concept, it is quickly taking its place not only in technical diving but also in the everyday recreational diving community. Becoming a PADI Sidemount Instructor will will give you the chance to branch out from your standard training programs you are currently running and will add to your professional qualifications. Continue reading
Sidemount Specialty Course
A few weeks ago I ran a Sidemount Distinctive Specialty Course. This was the 5th course I had taught since I became a Sidemount instructor back in March last year. Sidemount Diving is one of the newest and most exciting ways to dive. It takes the concept of technical diving, utilizing two tanks, and … Continue reading
Sidemount Distinctive Specialty Thoughts
As soon as I saw the sidemount distinctive specialty offered, I was keen for a look. Partly because I’m always interested in new diving options that increase safety and bottom time, partly because I know people who have been diving sidemount and really loved it, and partly to further my own interests as a diver. Continue reading
What is Sidemount Diving
First developed for technical diving,this form of diving was then adopted by technical divers and is no moving into the recreational market. As the name suggests, sidemount takes a cylinder that would be on your back, and straps it to your side. Increased safety, increased comfort, improved air consumption and increased enjoyment. Continue reading