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Sidemount: Principles for Success
- Left Tank (Primary Regulator): 24-28 inch hose. Clips to your left chest D-ring. This is the regulator you breathe 90% of the time.
- Right Tank (Secondary/Backup): 32-40 inch hose. Routed under your right arm, across your chest, and held by a bungee necklace. This is your redundant gas source.
- Inflator Hose: Routed over your right shoulder, clipped to the right chest D-ring.
The golden rule of sidemount is that your cylinders must be parallel to your torso and the direction of travel.
Streamlined Hose Routing
: Managing regulator configurations—specifically long and short hose setups—is vital for safety and minimizing drag. Sidemount- Principles For Success
The Gas Shift
2. Master the “Five Points of Contact”
A stable sidemount rig connects to your body at five points: Sidemount: Principles for Success
The "Squeeze":
One of the greatest principles of sidemount is the ability to unclip the tanks and push them in front of you to pass through restricted openings. This "remote" tank handling is a skill that requires dedicated practice to perform safely. 6. The "S-Drill" and Safety Mindset Left Tank (Primary Regulator): 24-28 inch hose
