Cave Sidemount
Sidemount scuba is simply a well polished approach to gear configuration for cave diving in unusually tight conditions. It employs innovation and discipline to produce an arrangement of scuba unlike any the typical diver is accustomed to.
Sidemount Cave Diving is quickly gaining popularity as an alternate method of gas management. Instead of carrying a redundant primary air source on the back, Sidemount utilizes the versatility of the advanced cave diver to split the typical twin cylinders and relocate them under each arm. In doing so, the cave diver minimizes direct physical contact with the cave, and is able to proceed through unusually tight passages.
The low vertical profile of the cave diver's air supply allows the scuba cylinders to be easily manipulated, and carried in a less cumbersome manner. The absence of large scuba cylinders on the back helps to avoid damage to critical life support equipment from careless strikes to the cave ceiling.
Even in conditions that don't necessarily call for the specialization of Sidemount, a diver may choose to incorporate such techniques simply as an added means of cave conservation, advanced gas management or simple comfort.
Why take a sidemount course??
- You can carry your cylinders into the water one at a time, with minimal risk to your back
- Availability, you are not limited by the availability of backmount doubles. So long as there are single cylinders available, you can sidemount
- You can finally look up and clearly see what is in front of you — without banging your head on a manifold
- You never again have to worry about gas loss due to catastrophic manifold failure — or about your ability to reach your manifold’s turnwheels in an emergency
- Perfect for restrictions
Programs available??
- Sidemount Orientation: This one-day program program provides certified cave divers of any experience level with a solid introduction to sidemounting. It covers everything from finding the right sidemount configuration for you, to dive planning, emergency procedures and more
- Sidemount Orientation: This four-day program program provides certified cave divers with proper procedure and survival skills with sidemount
For further information on how to become a trained cave sidemount diver, please contact us.
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