Article about Sidemount configuration

cedricverdier · 7th July 2006, 08:25

Hi all,

Just to let you know that published a new article about Sidemount Configuration for rebreather divers:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...html#post56001

You can also find a .pdf version on my website at: www.cedricverdier.com/articles.html

It could also be interesting to know who's using a sidemount kit and which one...

Cheers

decoweenie · 7th July 2006, 09:32

Another nice one Cedric!

I second that the Golem CCR side-mount kit is very nice.

I also had thought about making my own when the photos came out, But after having bought a set, my effort definitely wouldn't have been as nice since it is more than simply be able to sew thick webbing.

jhaaja · 7th July 2006, 09:34

Nice article Cedric!

I have one question about the tank on the right side. Does it interfere or make life harder considering the lamp canister?

I have never used stages on the right side, allways all on left side.

JH

Gadget · 7th July 2006, 09:35

I switched to an artmadillo system aftem looking at mike in the red sea.

Love the way the unit dives in the water and no clutter around the front.

only problem i have is havent got the knack of putting on my cylinders yet. also not sure how you work out the correct length of bungee and were it fits around the valve and neck of the tank.

I certiatly will not switch back.

I do not cave dive this is how i dive my rig for open water.

**RichClark** · 7th July 2006, 09:44

Thanks for taking the time to write up your thoughts Cedric. I've been looking at the sidemount kit for some time now. I have two questions.

(1) does it work as well when you're only carrying one tank?

(2) does the tank on the RHS interfere with the canister torch mounted on the waist strap?

Cheers

Rich

Micko · 7th July 2006, 11:47

nice artical Cedric.

Good to see you like the Arma.

cedricverdier · 7th July 2006, 12:01

Hi all,

To answer your questions about the Armadillo Sidemount kit, it doesn't interfere at all with the canister light. The right handside tank is along the canister light, not in front of it, so easy acces.

For the bungee loops, they are simply put around the tank valve and keep everything tight.

Cheers

J-P · 7th July 2006, 12:09

Fantastic article...

Does anybody know if you can buy the Golem Gear kit from the uk.

JP

jhaaja · 7th July 2006, 12:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by J-P)

Fantastic article...

Does anybody know if you can buy the Golem Gear kit from the uk.

JP

Or in general in Europe?

JH

**RichClark** · 7th July 2006, 12:41

I'm sure that they'll ship internationally, however, I fly to the US about once a month.

We could always have a few delivered to my office in CT, and then I can mail them out around Europe?

Cheers

Rich

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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	Article about Sidemount configuration Hi all, Just to let you know that published a new article about Sidemount Configuration for rebreather divers: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...html#post56001 You can also find a .pdf version on my website at: www.cedricverdier.com/articles.html It could also be interesting to know who's using a sidemount kit and which one... 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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7th July 2006, 09:32	#2 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration Another nice one Cedric! I second that the Golem CCR side-mount kit is very nice. I also had thought about making my own when the photos came out, But after having bought a set, my effort definitely wouldn't have been as nice since it is more than simply be able to sew thick webbing. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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7th July 2006, 09:34	#3 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 883	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration Nice article Cedric! I have one question about the tank on the right side. Does it interfere or make life harder considering the lamp canister? I have never used stages on the right side, allways all on left side. JH
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7th July 2006, 09:35	#4 (permalink)
Gadget Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoddesdon, Herts. Posts: 162	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration I switched to an artmadillo system aftem looking at mike in the red sea. Love the way the unit dives in the water and no clutter around the front. only problem i have is havent got the knack of putting on my cylinders yet. also not sure how you work out the correct length of bungee and were it fits around the valve and neck of the tank. I certiatly will not switch back. I do not cave dive this is how i dive my rig for open water. __________________ Si Lawrence www.divehdi.com
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RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 770	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration Thanks for taking the time to write up your thoughts Cedric. I've been looking at the sidemount kit for some time now. I have two questions. (1) does it work as well when you're only carrying one tank? (2) does the tank on the RHS interfere with the canister torch mounted on the waist strap? Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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Micko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: perth Posts: 114	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration nice artical Cedric. Good to see you like the Arma.
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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: Article about Sidemount configuration Hi all, To answer your questions about the Armadillo Sidemount kit, it doesn't interfere at all with the canister light. The right handside tank is along the canister light, not in front of it, so easy acces. For the bungee loops, they are simply put around the tank valve and keep everything tight. 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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7th July 2006, 12:09	#8 (permalink)
J-P New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 6	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration Fantastic article... Does anybody know if you can buy the Golem Gear kit from the uk. JP
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jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 883	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration Quote: (Originally Posted by J-P) Fantastic article... Does anybody know if you can buy the Golem Gear kit from the uk. JP Or in general in Europe? JH
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7th July 2006, 12:41	#10 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 770	Re: Article about Sidemount configuration I'm sure that they'll ship internationally, however, I fly to the US about once a month. We could always have a few delivered to my office in CT, and then I can mail them out around Europe? Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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