Armadillo Sidemount Bungees

colinicky · 8th March 2008, 18:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by teomannaskali)

How do various stands cover these issues? They seem to be longer so that you can fit an argon bottle in the bottom, do they also have attachment points for the tanks armadillo style??

Teoman

The Kent Tooling frame has 2 points were you can attach clips ,I am diving with the bottom cylinder clip attached to these & a similar idea to Lances for the top clip .Works well but I have only tried it with Ally 7l cylinders

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 8th March 2008, 20:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

. . . a Ring on the bungee.

Henceforth to be known as "Packer Rings" or Packer Sidemount Rings" or "Packermount Rings."

Lancer4545 · 8th March 2008, 21:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Henceforth to be known as "Packer Rings" or Packer Sidemount Rings" or "Packermount Rings."

I second the "Packer Rings"

Regards,

Lance

**Dsix36** · 8th March 2008, 23:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Henceforth to be known as "Packer Rings" or Packer Sidemount Rings" or "Packermount Rings."

I like Packermount Rings, it sounds like a porno

OK, Packer Rings will work too

Wol · 13th March 2008, 08:23

[quote=Lancer4545;172733]Just back from diving today with the set-up I described last time with the stage strap and the top snap shortened up close to the tank valve and the bottom held in place with a cam band and the bungees shortened up and a Ring on the bungee.

I was diving with 2 x S95 stages, both right hand valves.

After placing the tanks on the bench beside you it was simply a matter of clipping them on to the bottom rail and then I put them on the top bungee ring. It was a piece of cake and so much easier than before!!! I had no trouble walking down the steps and getting in with them in place.

Trim was just great and taking them off when getting back on the boat was just as easy as it is with the traditional D ring mounting.

All up it's a great mod!! If you're considering going to a sidemount system or having trouble with your existing set up, try this it works beautifully.

I dive in the UK and have traditionally used a 45 degree D ring positioned just below my chest and a 90 degree d ring positioned on my waist strap. The advantage of this is that on a rocking boat - before I sit down I clip the stage bottom dog clip to my waist and then get my rig on and then finally with one hand clip the top dog clip to the D ring just below my chest.

The question I have is with the armadillo but plate attachments can you still clip the cylinders in while on the bench prior to getting my rebreather on are you only able to attach the bottom part of the cylinder when standing. (I suffer from sea sickness so a slick kit up is a high priority for me)

Lancer4545 · 13th March 2008, 09:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by Wol)

I dive in the UK and have traditionally used a 45 degree D ring positioned just below my chest and a 90 degree d ring positioned on my waist strap. The advantage of this is that on a rocking boat - before I sit down I clip the stage bottom dog clip to my waist and then get my rig on and then finally with one hand clip the top dog clip to the D ring just below my chest.

The question I have is with the armadillo but plate attachments can you still clip the cylinders in while on the bench prior to getting my rebreather on are you only able to attach the bottom part of the cylinder when standing. (I suffer from sea sickness so a slick kit up is a high priority for me)

I found it real easy to clip onto the buttplate when I am seated and then pull the tank valve up and clip it onto the "Packer Ring".

It's not a lot different to clipping it on the way you are doing it now.....You just have to reach back a little more to clip onto the buttplate and then lift the tank up higher to clip onto the "Packer Ring"

Regards,

Lance

8th March 2008, 18:44	#51 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 676	Re: Armadillo Sidemount Bungees Quote: (Originally Posted by teomannaskali) How do various stands cover these issues? They seem to be longer so that you can fit an argon bottle in the bottom, do they also have attachment points for the tanks armadillo style?? Teoman The Kent Tooling frame has 2 points were you can attach clips ,I am diving with the bottom cylinder clip attached to these & a similar idea to Lances for the top clip .Works well but I have only tried it with Ally 7l cylinders __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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8th March 2008, 20:19	#52 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,137	Re: Armadillo Sidemount Bungees Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) . . . a Ring on the bungee. Henceforth to be known as "Packer Rings" or Packer Sidemount Rings" or "Packermount Rings." __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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8th March 2008, 21:47	#53 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 658	Re: Armadillo Sidemount Bungees Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Henceforth to be known as "Packer Rings" or Packer Sidemount Rings" or "Packermount Rings." I second the "Packer Rings" Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,052	Re: Armadillo Sidemount Bungees Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Henceforth to be known as "Packer Rings" or Packer Sidemount Rings" or "Packermount Rings." I like Packermount Rings, it sounds like a porno OK, Packer Rings will work too __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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13th March 2008, 08:23	#55 (permalink)
Wol New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 34	Re: Armadillo Sidemount Bungees [quote=Lancer4545;172733]Just back from diving today with the set-up I described last time with the stage strap and the top snap shortened up close to the tank valve and the bottom held in place with a cam band and the bungees shortened up and a Ring on the bungee. I was diving with 2 x S95 stages, both right hand valves. After placing the tanks on the bench beside you it was simply a matter of clipping them on to the bottom rail and then I put them on the top bungee ring. It was a piece of cake and so much easier than before!!! I had no trouble walking down the steps and getting in with them in place. Trim was just great and taking them off when getting back on the boat was just as easy as it is with the traditional D ring mounting. All up it's a great mod!! If you're considering going to a sidemount system or having trouble with your existing set up, try this it works beautifully. I dive in the UK and have traditionally used a 45 degree D ring positioned just below my chest and a 90 degree d ring positioned on my waist strap. The advantage of this is that on a rocking boat - before I sit down I clip the stage bottom dog clip to my waist and then get my rig on and then finally with one hand clip the top dog clip to the D ring just below my chest. The question I have is with the armadillo but plate attachments can you still clip the cylinders in while on the bench prior to getting my rebreather on are you only able to attach the bottom part of the cylinder when standing. (I suffer from sea sickness so a slick kit up is a high priority for me)
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13th March 2008, 09:47	#56 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 658	Re: Armadillo Sidemount Bungees Quote: (Originally Posted by Wol) I dive in the UK and have traditionally used a 45 degree D ring positioned just below my chest and a 90 degree d ring positioned on my waist strap. The advantage of this is that on a rocking boat - before I sit down I clip the stage bottom dog clip to my waist and then get my rig on and then finally with one hand clip the top dog clip to the D ring just below my chest. The question I have is with the armadillo but plate attachments can you still clip the cylinders in while on the bench prior to getting my rebreather on are you only able to attach the bottom part of the cylinder when standing. (I suffer from sea sickness so a slick kit up is a high priority for me) I found it real easy to clip onto the buttplate when I am seated and then pull the tank valve up and clip it onto the "Packer Ring". It's not a lot different to clipping it on the way you are doing it now.....You just have to reach back a little more to clip onto the buttplate and then lift the tank up higher to clip onto the "Packer Ring" Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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