When I was a new sidemount diver there weren’t many commercially sold rigs available. As a result, I created several homemade DIY sidemount configurations using what was available; typically converting backmount dive wings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These sidemount configurations were exceptionally economical – costing significantly less than ‘off-the-shelf’ purchased rigs. The majority of components can be bought ‘over-the-counter’ at a reasonably well-stocked dive shop, and\/or make use of equipment you may already own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both DIY sidemount project configurations detailed here make use of a ‘Hogarthian’ approach to the harness.\u00a0This allows me to retain a high degree of equipment familiarity when switching between rigs. The value of equipment consistency in promoting fluent and in-grained muscle memory is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n