Sidemount- Principles For Success -

Your sidemount wing is tiny—usually 18 to 30 lbs of lift. Do not use it to correct poor weighting. First, get your weight perfect. You should be able to hold a 10-foot (3m) safety stop with empty wing and 500 PSI left in both tanks. Your wing should only be used to compensate for wetsuit compression and the weight of the gas you will breathe.

In sidemount, your center of gravity is lower and more adjustable than in backmount. Sidemount- Principles For Success

Never route a hose behind your neck or under your armpit across your back. Every hose must be visible and accessible to both hands. Your sidemount wing is tiny—usually 18 to 30 lbs of lift

The silent handoff.

Before diving, lay your rig on the ground. Every item you are carrying—lights, reels, cameras, cutting devices—must serve a specific, likely purpose. If you haven't used it in the last 10 dives, remove it. You should be able to hold a 10-foot