{"id":3947,"date":"2023-03-25T19:32:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T11:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=3947"},"modified":"2023-08-21T12:50:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T04:50:17","slug":"top-5-sidemount-adapter-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-5-sidemount-adapter-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Sidemount Adapter Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top 5 Sidemount Adapter Systems<\/h1>\n

Sidemount adapter systems are one solution for diving sidemount if you already own a backmount wing, but don’t want to make the investment in a dedicated sidemount system<\/a>. Obviously, you won’t get the same performance and feel as a dedicated sidemount rig gives, but it does remain an option.<\/p>\n

The increasing popularity of mainstream sidemount diving<\/a> has seen a plethora of dedicated sidemount systems enter the market in recent years. \u00a0However, many new sidemount ‘converts’ already own back-mounted wing BCD systems – and they seek the opportunity to customize their existing wings for sidemount use.<\/p>\n

DIY backmount to sidemount conversion projects provide mixed results – some exceptional and inventive, others truly horrid… dismal failures…<\/p>\n

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Using a conventional backplate & wing without a sidemount adapter leads to the inevitable ‘taco’ of the wing. Control & stability are grossly impaired… let alone ‘sidemount credibility’.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To solve that inconsistency, several sidemount manufacturers have chosen to release modular-styled sidemount conversion systems, that adapt existing wings for sidemount use. \u00a0The main features of these adapters are a means to prevent ‘wing taco’, a secure mounting system to the harness\/backplate and attachment points for bungees and sidemount cylinders.<\/p>\n

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