Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights

Drmike · 1st February 2006, 05:18

Ive been testing out Jakubs sidemount thingy for my bailtanks over the last few days and all I can say is this is up there with scooters and HID lights as one of those things that just makes diving so much more fun.

I really enjoy the streamlining, and the fact the tanks are rightout the way and not up my nose.

Ive been messing around inside wrecks with two 12L sidemounted and not felt anywhere near restricted as I would with normal slung tanks.

Anyone who hasnt tried it get Id give it a go - I gaurantee you wont go back!!

divetheworld · 1st February 2006, 06:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Ive been testing out Jakubs sidemount thingy for my bailtanks over the last few days and all I can say is this is up there with scooters and HID lights as one of those things that just makes diving so much more fun.

I really enjoy the streamlining, and the fact the tanks are rightout the way and not up my nose.

Ive been messing around inside wrecks with two 12L sidemounted and not felt anywhere near restricted as I would with normal slung tanks.

Anyone who hasnt tried it get Id give it a go - I gaurantee you wont go back!!

thats this one right Mike?

http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com/armadillo.html

PCDiver · 1st February 2006, 07:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Ive been testing out Jakubs sidemount thingy for my bailtanks over the last few days and all I can say is this is up there with scooters and HID lights as one of those things that just makes diving so much more fun.

I really enjoy the streamlining, and the fact the tanks are rightout the way and not up my nose.

Ive been messing around inside wrecks with two 12L sidemounted and not felt anywhere near restricted as I would with normal slung tanks.

Anyone who hasnt tried it get Id give it a go - I gaurantee you wont go back!!

Hi Mike,
can you post some pictures of your setup and possible also from underwater?

Thanks,

Peter

JonnyB · 1st February 2006, 08:58

Hi Mike, are you using the armadillo?
Is anyonw here using it?
I have tried to get info from ADM about it, but am unsuccessfull
to get any answers, so if anyone is using it with a Meg i would love
to hear your thought about it. And i am really interested in getting
to know the price.

/Jonny

PCDiver · 1st February 2006, 09:04

I think that Mike uses the Armadillo butt plate. Have a look at www.golemgear.com under the rebreather section.

AMW · 1st February 2006, 09:39

I use a Dragon harness with a few modifications keeps you nice and stream lined. You can use 3li to 12li cylinders with it.

Andrew.

Drmike · 1st February 2006, 11:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

I think that Mike uses the Armadillo butt plate. Have a look at www.golemgear.com under the rebreather section.

Yup thats the one. Easy enough to make one but to be honest I couldnt be bothered and it was not too pricey. Also meant (as I followed the clear and comprehensive setup/adjustment instructions) that it worked spot on first time perfect set up.

Ill try to get one of the muppets Im diving with to take a pic tomorrow - Ive been testing my diy camera housing - so far ok to 72m but I do need a bigger lever.

Just spent 2 hours crawling through a wreck that was very tight - I really felt the benefit of the sidemount far less 'clunk'

andibk · 1st February 2006, 11:22

Drmike
Say hi to Johan for me and the gang. If you do get any pictures of the wrecks in Subic could you send them my way. Greatly appreciate it. STill working on my website.

andibk

Drmike · 1st February 2006, 11:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk)

Drmike
Say hi to Johan for me and the gang. If you do get any pictures of the wrecks in Subic could you send them my way. Greatly appreciate it. STill working on my website.

andibk

Hi Bruce - will do.

Got a few today that arent too crap of the Bomber at 70m. Hope to get some of the Phantom Jet fighter tomorrow. Ill shove them on my website as usual, feel free to use any that you want.

andibk · 1st February 2006, 12:27

Drmike,
Greatly appreciate it. I have been on the phantom jet but never on the bomber. Hopefully next trip. Have a good trip.

andibk

1st February 2006, 05:18	#1 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Ive been testing out Jakubs sidemount thingy for my bailtanks over the last few days and all I can say is this is up there with scooters and HID lights as one of those things that just makes diving so much more fun. I really enjoy the streamlining, and the fact the tanks are rightout the way and not up my nose. Ive been messing around inside wrecks with two 12L sidemounted and not felt anywhere near restricted as I would with normal slung tanks. Anyone who hasnt tried it get Id give it a go - I gaurantee you wont go back!! __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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1st February 2006, 06:50	#2 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,537	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Ive been testing out Jakubs sidemount thingy for my bailtanks over the last few days and all I can say is this is up there with scooters and HID lights as one of those things that just makes diving so much more fun. I really enjoy the streamlining, and the fact the tanks are rightout the way and not up my nose. Ive been messing around inside wrecks with two 12L sidemounted and not felt anywhere near restricted as I would with normal slung tanks. Anyone who hasnt tried it get Id give it a go - I gaurantee you wont go back!! thats this one right Mike? http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com/armadillo.html __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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1st February 2006, 07:39	#3 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 909	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Ive been testing out Jakubs sidemount thingy for my bailtanks over the last few days and all I can say is this is up there with scooters and HID lights as one of those things that just makes diving so much more fun. I really enjoy the streamlining, and the fact the tanks are rightout the way and not up my nose. Ive been messing around inside wrecks with two 12L sidemounted and not felt anywhere near restricted as I would with normal slung tanks. Anyone who hasnt tried it get Id give it a go - I gaurantee you wont go back!! Hi Mike, can you post some pictures of your setup and possible also from underwater? Thanks, Peter
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1st February 2006, 08:58	#4 (permalink)
JonnyB Jonny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 944	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Hi Mike, are you using the armadillo? Is anyonw here using it? I have tried to get info from ADM about it, but am unsuccessfull to get any answers, so if anyone is using it with a Meg i would love to hear your thought about it. And i am really interested in getting to know the price. /Jonny
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1st February 2006, 09:04	#5 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 909	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights I think that Mike uses the Armadillo butt plate. Have a look at www.golemgear.com under the rebreather section.
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1st February 2006, 09:39	#6 (permalink)
AMW Technical caver Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 170	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights I use a Dragon harness with a few modifications keeps you nice and stream lined. You can use 3li to 12li cylinders with it. Andrew. __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://a-m-ward.blogspot.com/ http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/ Last edited by AMW : 1st February 2006 at 10:18.
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1st February 2006, 11:10	#7 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) I think that Mike uses the Armadillo butt plate. Have a look at www.golemgear.com under the rebreather section. Yup thats the one. Easy enough to make one but to be honest I couldnt be bothered and it was not too pricey. Also meant (as I followed the clear and comprehensive setup/adjustment instructions) that it worked spot on first time perfect set up. Ill try to get one of the muppets Im diving with to take a pic tomorrow - Ive been testing my diy camera housing - so far ok to 72m but I do need a bigger lever. Just spent 2 hours crawling through a wreck that was very tight - I really felt the benefit of the sidemount far less 'clunk' __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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1st February 2006, 11:22	#8 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 148	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Drmike Say hi to Johan for me and the gang. If you do get any pictures of the wrecks in Subic could you send them my way. Greatly appreciate it. STill working on my website. andibk
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andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 148	Re: Sidemount - up there with scooters and HID lights Drmike, Greatly appreciate it. I have been on the phantom jet but never on the bomber. Hopefully next trip. Have a good trip. andibk
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