Meg at depth and sidemount configuration

cedricverdier · 31st December 2005, 10:59

Hi all,

Just come back from a trip to some deep caves in the south of Thailand. My Meg performed without any problem and I was very pleased to see the performance of the axial scrubber on a 150 metre dive. The Work Of Breathing is still excellent at depth and CO2 wasn't a concern even during exertion.

I also tried my sidemount configuration (mainly inspired by the Armadillo CCR Sidemount): No tank on the back. One 7L O2 tank and one 7L Trimix tank sidemounted:
- Very comfortable underwater
- Good trim and balance
- Easy to move and remove underwater
- Good OC bailout option

The only problem I got was during the pre-dive phase, when I had to connect everything, kit up and stand up on a very unstable long-tail boat. Nothing is perfect on this world!!

Happy New Year

Pelagian · 31st December 2005, 13:38

Hey Cedric

Have you got any pics of you from the back and in the water?

Looks good

Cheers

Seb

**UWSojourner** · 31st December 2005, 17:37

Is the benefit of sidemount solely for cavers? Or is there a streamlining benefit that helps move the rig through the water?

cedricverdier · 1st January 2006, 09:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pelagian)

Hey Cedric

Have you got any pics of you from the back and in the water?

Looks good

Cheers

Seb

Sorry Seb,

No pics from the back (what the hell do you want to do with that??

)

Cheers

cedricverdier · 1st January 2006, 09:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by UWSojourner)

Is the benefit of sidemount solely for cavers? Or is there a streamlining benefit that helps move the rig through the water?

The sidemounted tanks are clearly more streamlined as the valves are located under your armpits and the tanks really along your body.

They are also easier to move underwater: just unclip the bottom clip and the tanks are just attached with a bungee cord on the valve, so easier to go through a restriction.

Cheers

**RichClark** · 1st January 2006, 18:43

Are you still able to have the the battery canister on the waist belt on the left hip when you side sling with the armadillo?

Cheers

cedricverdier · 2nd January 2006, 23:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark)

Are you still able to have the the battery canister on the waist belt on the left hip when you side sling with the armadillo?

Cheers

No problem at all, there's enough space.

Cheers

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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 494	Re: Meg at depth and sidemount configuration Quote: (Originally Posted by UWSojourner) Is the benefit of sidemount solely for cavers? Or is there a streamlining benefit that helps move the rig through the water? The sidemounted tanks are clearly more streamlined as the valves are located under your armpits and the tanks really along your body. They are also easier to move underwater: just unclip the bottom clip and the tanks are just attached with a bungee cord on the valve, so easier to go through a restriction. Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 494	Re: Meg at depth and sidemount configuration Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark) Are you still able to have the the battery canister on the waist belt on the left hip when you side sling with the armadillo? Cheers No problem at all, there's enough space. Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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