Sidemount- Principles For Success Jun 2026

With your hands in front of you (simulating a cave or wreck penetration), attempt to shut down your left tank valve. Can you reach it without arching your spine? Move the tank higher on the butt plate or shorten your torso harness.

Every cylinder must be secured to the diver at exactly five points of adjustable contact. Sidemount- Principles For Success

Sidemount is notoriously difficult to get right without guidance. This book prevents the endless trial-and-error often experienced by new sidemount divers. With your hands in front of you (simulating

If you are struggling with tanks that float up, poor trim, or a messy hose configuration, this book is arguably you can make in your diving education. It is highly recommended for both entry-level sidemount students who want to skip the frustration of a bad setup and seasoned tech divers looking to fine-tune their current rig. Every cylinder must be secured to the diver

After countless dives (and fixing my own bad habits), here are the that separate successful sidemount divers from the “doorway dangles.”