Set a timer on your dive computer for every 5 minutes. When it beeps, switch. Do not wait until one tank is "low." By rotating frequently, you keep the tanks within 500 PSI of each other throughout the dive.
Unlike backmount diving, where trim is somewhat static, sidemount allows for active adjustment of tank position throughout the dive.
: Use the frog kick or modified flutter kick to prevent silting and maintain position.
: Use loop or independent bungees that keep the cylinder valves tucked tightly into your armpits.
By following the principles and best practices outlined in this article, you'll be well on your way to becoming a proficient sidemount diver. Happy diving!
Set a timer on your dive computer for every 5 minutes. When it beeps, switch. Do not wait until one tank is "low." By rotating frequently, you keep the tanks within 500 PSI of each other throughout the dive.
Unlike backmount diving, where trim is somewhat static, sidemount allows for active adjustment of tank position throughout the dive.
: Use the frog kick or modified flutter kick to prevent silting and maintain position.
: Use loop or independent bungees that keep the cylinder valves tucked tightly into your armpits.
By following the principles and best practices outlined in this article, you'll be well on your way to becoming a proficient sidemount diver. Happy diving!
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