Sidemount Principles For Success Verified

Alex's journey verified the following sidemount principles for success:

: The harness and BCD must work together to keep the tanks from "flopping" or shifting. A successful setup feels like the tanks are an extension of the diver's own body. Accessibility and Ease of Use sidemount principles for success verified

: The primary goal is to keep cylinders parallel to the diver's torso to minimize drag. Dynamic Trim Dynamic Trim A successful sidemount dive ends with

A successful sidemount dive ends with both cylinders reading within 200 psi of each other. If one tank is empty and the other has 800 psi, your decanting discipline is broken. You are not trimmed; you are a pendulum. Whether using independent, continuous, or loop bungees, the

Whether using independent, continuous, or loop bungees, the tension must be "verified" by the diver's ability to keep the tank valves tucked neatly into the armpits, protected and accessible. 3. Gas Management and Ambidexterity