Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo?

***Decodiver*** · 21st August 2007, 09:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by sddiverrob)

Dave,

Very interesiting! I was looking at mounting it to the back stainless cover, not to the split backplate. Does mounting it to the bottom split backplate cause any issues with the way the armadillo or the stages sit? Is yours on a regular rEvo or mini?

Thanks

Rob

Hi Rob,

Mine is on a regular rEvo.

If you look at the photos you will see that I had to cut/burn a hole through the cloth for the backplate crotch-strap lip.

If you put the Armadillo on the case it will be too far back, you need it flush with your buttocks, the way I use it keeps everything very neat.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

sddiverrob · 21st August 2007, 13:52

Very nice Dave, I'll be putting mine on as soon as I get back from vacation!

Rob

J. V. · 2nd September 2007, 18:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by sddiverrob)

Had an Armadillo on my Inspo and loved it so now I'm looking for ideas on if and how others have put them on their rEvos. If you've got pictures of how you mounted it, even better.

Rob

I've put an Armadillo Side-Mount Kit on my rEvo since one year. It is fitted like Dave one. But I don't often use it cause it's a pain to done the tanks, specially to fit the clip on the but.
What clips do you use ?

***Decodiver*** · 2nd September 2007, 18:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by J. V.)

I've put an Armadillo Side-Mount Kit on my rEvo since one year. It is fitted like Dave one. But I don't often use it cause it's a pain to done the tanks, specially to fit the clip on the but.
What clips do you use ?

Hi Jacques,

I fit all my stages with something similar to this:

Technical SCUBA Diving Equipment for Advanced, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc. - Catalog - Stage Bottle Rigging

In fact most of mine are these:

LUMB BROS Miscellaneous

I find them really easy to put on and take off and if I need to hand a stage off they are good to go.

Cheers,

Dave.

J. V. · 2nd September 2007, 21:20

Mmm... that's what I use. Correct with wet suit and gloves, but with dry suit and gloves, I found it very difficult to fit butt ring on the boat, and not easy in the water. In fact, depend of what bailout used too. Easiest with 7 liters than with 11 liters.
When the rig is fitted, that's right it's pleasant to use.

dantheman · 22nd September 2007, 15:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

How's that then?

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the pix . . if you'll indulge a couple questions . . .

Looks like you cut 2 holes in the bottom plate for the butt plate screws . . .
What did you use to make the holes?

Also, it looks like your crotch strap(s) are run over the butt plate
(ie, pulling it close to you, as opposed to "under" the butt plate
and next to your suit). Why this choice?

Thanks,
--dan

***Decodiver*** · 22nd September 2007, 22:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by dantheman)

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the pix . . if you'll indulge a couple questions . . .

Looks like you cut 2 holes in the bottom plate for the butt plate screws . . .
What did you use to make the holes?

Also, it looks like your crotch strap(s) are run over the butt plate
(ie, pulling it close to you, as opposed to "under" the butt plate
and next to your suit). Why this choice?

Thanks,
--dan

1st question: A drill.........

2nd question: You need the crotch strap to be outside the butt plate to bring it tight to your a s s

Any other way will not work.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

dantheman · 22nd September 2007, 22:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

1st question: A drill.........

Cheeky!

Thanks,
--dan

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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,197	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Quote: (Originally Posted by sddiverrob) Dave, Very interesiting! I was looking at mounting it to the back stainless cover, not to the split backplate. Does mounting it to the bottom split backplate cause any issues with the way the armadillo or the stages sit? Is yours on a regular rEvo or mini? Thanks Rob Hi Rob, Mine is on a regular rEvo. If you look at the photos you will see that I had to cut/burn a hole through the cloth for the backplate crotch-strap lip. If you put the Armadillo on the case it will be too far back, you need it flush with your buttocks, the way I use it keeps everything very neat. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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sddiverrob New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 87	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Very nice Dave, I'll be putting mine on as soon as I get back from vacation! Rob __________________ "Tech divers are the same all over the world..."
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J. V. Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lot & Savoie Posts: 239	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Quote: (Originally Posted by sddiverrob) Had an Armadillo on my Inspo and loved it so now I'm looking for ideas on if and how others have put them on their rEvos. If you've got pictures of how you mounted it, even better. Rob I've put an Armadillo Side-Mount Kit on my rEvo since one year. It is fitted like Dave one. But I don't often use it cause it's a pain to done the tanks, specially to fit the clip on the but. What clips do you use ? __________________ -------------------- Jacques NPSFQQA-EDS IT # 007 (remué non agité)
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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,197	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Quote: (Originally Posted by J. V.) I've put an Armadillo Side-Mount Kit on my rEvo since one year. It is fitted like Dave one. But I don't often use it cause it's a pain to done the tanks, specially to fit the clip on the but. What clips do you use ? Hi Jacques, I fit all my stages with something similar to this: Technical SCUBA Diving Equipment for Advanced, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc. - Catalog - Stage Bottle Rigging In fact most of mine are these: LUMB BROS Miscellaneous I find them really easy to put on and take off and if I need to hand a stage off they are good to go. Cheers, Dave. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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J. V. Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lot & Savoie Posts: 239	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Mmm... that's what I use. Correct with wet suit and gloves, but with dry suit and gloves, I found it very difficult to fit butt ring on the boat, and not easy in the water. In fact, depend of what bailout used too. Easiest with 7 liters than with 11 liters. When the rig is fitted, that's right it's pleasant to use. __________________ -------------------- Jacques NPSFQQA-EDS IT # 007 (remué non agité)
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dantheman Emoticonoclast Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: May 2005 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 394	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) How's that then? Hey Dave, Thanks for the pix . . if you'll indulge a couple questions . . . Looks like you cut 2 holes in the bottom plate for the butt plate screws . . . What did you use to make the holes? Also, it looks like your crotch strap(s) are run over the butt plate (ie, pulling it close to you, as opposed to "under" the butt plate and next to your suit). Why this choice? Thanks, --dan
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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,197	Re: Has Anyone put a Sidemount on a rEvo? Quote: (Originally Posted by dantheman) Hey Dave, Thanks for the pix . . if you'll indulge a couple questions . . . Looks like you cut 2 holes in the bottom plate for the butt plate screws . . . What did you use to make the holes? Also, it looks like your crotch strap(s) are run over the butt plate (ie, pulling it close to you, as opposed to "under" the butt plate and next to your suit). Why this choice? Thanks, --dan 1st question: A drill......... 2nd question: You need the crotch strap to be outside the butt plate to bring it tight to your a s s Any other way will not work. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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