{"id":5200,"date":"2025-01-08T12:52:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:52:32","slug":"top-sidemount-fins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-5 Best Sidemount Fins 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Top-5 Best Sidemount Fins<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Warm-water-Diving\" >Warm-water Diving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Deep6-Eddy\" >Deep6 Eddy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Apeks-RK3-HD\" >Apeks RK3 HD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#XDeep-EX-1\" >XDeep EX-1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Fourth-Element-Tech\" >Fourth Element Tech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#OMS-Slipstream\" >OMS Slipstream<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Sidemount-Fins-Runners-Up\" >Sidemount Fins Runners Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Mares-Avanti-Quattro\" >Mares Avanti Quattro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#DiveRite-XT\" >DiveRite XT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Hollis-F2\" >Hollis F2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Force-Fin-Pro\" >Force Fin Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#UTD-Precision-Neutral\" >UTD Precision Neutral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/top-sidemount-fins\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-water-Diving\"><\/span>Warm-water Diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right set of sidemount fins is an important decision. They have a profound effect on <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/\">diver trim<\/a> and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wetsuit divers using sidemount in warm-water conditions typically suffer trim issues when using &#8216;traditional&#8217; tech-style fins. &nbsp;Heaver buoyant, fins (such as the ubiquitous &#8216;Jet Fin&#8217;) tend to cause too much negative buoyancy in the lower body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst these fins provide an excellent &#8216;foot weight&#8217; for drysuit divers, or balance the high-torso weight of back-mounted manifold doubles &#8211; they create an imbalance for the properly trimmed sidemount diver. Warm-water sidemount divers using a wetsuit are best served using a near-neutral fin &#8211; but should also aim for a short, stiff fin design to maximize effective control and manoeuvrability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that recommendation in mind, here is my pick of the top 5 warm-water sidemount fins&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deep6-Eddy\"><\/span>Deep6 Eddy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">My rating: 10\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neutral in freshwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel spring straps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ergonomic foot pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sizes (S\/M, LG &amp; XL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, orange &amp; white<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.7kg \/ 6 lbs pair (XL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deep6gear.com\/fins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Deep6 Eddy Fins<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deep6gear.com\/fins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Deep6-eddy-fins-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Deep6-eddy-fins-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Deep6-eddy-fins-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Deep6-eddy-fins-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Deep6-eddy-fins-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I have used Deep6 Eddy fins for the last four years when teaching sidemount, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/why-do-deep-divers-use-helium\/\">trimix<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advanced_wreck_diving_techniques\/\">advanced wreck diving<\/a>. I&#8217;ve found that they perform excellently and are very rugged, despite regular and intense abuse inside jagged wrecks. The blades are very stiff which makes demonstrating precision manoeuvring and propulsion skills very easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foot pocket is nicely shaped and lends towards a very intuitive control of the fins; they feel like a part of your legs. They are almost perfectly neutral in freshwater and very slightly positive in the ocean; which can help promote natural trim for sidemount and single-tank divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apeks-RK3-HD\"><\/span>Apeks RK3 HD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">My Rating: 9.5\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neutral in freshwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel spring straps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ergonomic foot pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 sizes (S, M, L, Super)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, orange &amp; dark grey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.9kg \/ 6.4 lb pair (Super)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VCehTC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apeks Rk3 HD Fins<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VCehTC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/apeks-rk3-sidemount-fins.jpg\" alt=\"apeks rk3 sidemount fins\" class=\"wp-image-5201\" title=\"apeks rk3 sidemount fins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/apeks-rk3-sidemount-fins.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/apeks-rk3-sidemount-fins-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B08DP7BYBV&amp;asins=B08DP7BYBV&amp;linkId=121d55a6195496d27c494f63c182fa0d&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>In personal tests, I found the Apeks RK3 HD a big improvement over the regular RK3 models. I liked the increased blade stiffness; which favours manoeuvrability and control. It is a good choice for cave, wreck and technical divers.&nbsp;The power is more than adequate for most uses and the leg workload is quite easy. For divers who prefer a softer blade, the regular RK3 fins may be a better option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The foot pocket is comfortable and promotes responsive feedback from the fins. I&#8217;d be perfectly happy if these were my day-to-day teaching fins, but opted for the Deep6 because I wanted to support a new dive manufacturer that didn&#8217;t use dealer networks and all the consumer drawbacks they cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XDeep-EX-1\"><\/span>XDeep EX-1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">My Rating 9\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neutral in freshwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 stiffness levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel spring strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 sizes (L &amp; XL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.8kg \/ 6.2 lb per pair (XL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xdeep.eu\/fins-jet-type-technical-pr-123.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>XDeep EX1 Fins<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xdeep.eu\/fins-jet-type-technical-pr-123.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/xdeep-sidemount-fins-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"xdeep sidemount fins\" class=\"wp-image-5204\" title=\"xdeep sidemount fins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/xdeep-sidemount-fins-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/xdeep-sidemount-fins.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I very much like that the XDeep EX-1 fins come in three levels of blade stiffness; soft, medium and hard.&nbsp;This option empowers divers to find exactly the right balance between manoeuvering control, power and muscular demand to suit their needs and personal preferences. I personally prefer the hard fin for the high precision control and responsive power that it offers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fourth-Element-Tech\"><\/span>Fourth Element Tech <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">My Rating 8\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slightly negative in freshwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Turbulence disruptors&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel spring strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, aqua and dark grey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 sizes (M, L, XL &amp; XXL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.90kg \/ 6.40 lbs pair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fourthelement.com\/diving-deeper-into-tech-diving-fins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fourth Element Tech Fins<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fourthelement.com\/diving-deeper-into-tech-diving-fins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fourth_element_tech_fins_black-300x300.png\" alt=\"Fourth Element Tech fin\" class=\"wp-image-16110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fourth_element_tech_fins_black-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fourth_element_tech_fins_black-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fourth_element_tech_fins_black-144x144.png 144w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/fourth_element_tech_fins_black.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I rated the Fourth Element Tech fins slightly lower than the first three options primarily because they are slightly heavier in water just tipping the balance towards negative buoyancy. That makes them a better option for divers who tend towards being head-heavy\/foot-light when diving; although that is rare when diving aluminium cylinders with <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/choosing-diving-suits\/\">wetsuits<\/a> in warm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are supplied with a nylon carrying strap which can be threaded through the eyelets at the fin tips to hang them from a D-ring with a bolt snap; a very thoughtful addition when doing shore entries with your hands full. I use a similar method with my Deep6 fins but had to make my own strap from 550 cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OMS-Slipstream\"><\/span>OMS Slipstream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">My Rating 7\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Near-neutral in freshwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steel spring strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 sizes (M, L, XL, XXL &amp; XXL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.7kg \/ 6 lb pair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XHcC1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>OMS Slipstream<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07S3ZGD9N?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=scubtechphil-20&amp;linkId=8956aabd19ec5a8441ac6e1c992d0f7b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-oms-484-x-484-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"sidemount fins oms\" class=\"wp-image-5224\" title=\"sidemount fins oms (484 x 484)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-oms-484-x-484-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-oms-484-x-484-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-oms-484-x-484.jpg 484w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07S3ZGD9N&amp;asins=B07S3ZGD9N&amp;linkId=129b4c6af9dd3eac200ef43e1263038d&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The OMS Slipstream has been around a long time and still manages to reach my top-5 fin list for warm-water tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/sidemount-diving-techniques\/\">sidemount diving<\/a>. They do feel &#8216;vintaged&#8217; though. The lack of stiffness options and less easily manipulated spring straps put it at a disadvantage. I found the monoprene material significantly less stiff than the other options in this list. The fins also don&#8217;t benefit from having blade stiffeners like the more modern fin options have.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a consequence, they provide less feedback to the legs and require more diver proficiency to achieve precise manoeuvring and control. On the positive side, they are very robust and you should expect a pair to last for a very long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sidemount-Fins-Runners-Up\"><\/span>Sidemount Fins: Runners Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since writing the article, I&#8217;ve received feedback from many sidemount divers who feel that a few others fins deserve an &#8216;honourable mention&#8217; as suggestions. So here&#8217;s the best of the rest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mares-Avanti-Quattro\"><\/span>Mares Avanti Quattro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00AR7S3H8&amp;asins=B00AR7S3H8&amp;linkId=99eedd56d8bdf2f429d9da2a4683a3dc&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>These classics were the second pair of fins I ever bought. &nbsp;They are lightweight and near-neutral in the water due to Thermoplastic rubber\/ Tecralene construction. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rising popularity of sidemount diving has given them a new lease of life, as they&#8217;ve proven a popular and economical option for many.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest &#8220;+&#8221; version of the fin comes with bungee straps as standard and is available in three sizes (Small, Regular and XL) and six colours. &nbsp;The fins weigh .9 kg each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main drawback is the fin length (38cm) which provides less accurate control than smaller-bladed fins&#8230;.and is less optimal for travelling divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-mares_avanti_quattro-532-x-532.jpg\" alt=\"sidemount fins mares avanti quattro\" class=\"wp-image-5226\" title=\"sidemount fins mares avanti quattro (532 x 532)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-mares_avanti_quattro-532-x-532.jpg 532w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-mares_avanti_quattro-532-x-532-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-mares_avanti_quattro-532-x-532-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Product Page: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VF90Lh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Mares Avanti Quattro Plus<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DiveRite-XT\"><\/span>DiveRite XT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00QW2UXG6&amp;asins=B00QW2UXG6&amp;linkId=c8a9794447622fddf34b6035ea590e07&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The XT is another classic design that is especially popular with sidemount divers in the USA. The lightweight&nbsp;monoprene blend gives a near-neutral performance in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another longer fin, the stiff material still gives good control in the water. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available in 4 sizes (small, medium, large and XL) and two colours (black or grey). The fins weigh from 4.7 lbs\/2.13kg (small) to 6.3 lbs\/2.86 kg (large). They come with stainless steel spring straps as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-dive-rite-xt-405-x-309.jpg\" alt=\"sidemount fins dive rite xt\" class=\"wp-image-5225\" title=\"sidemount fins dive rite xt (405 x 309)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-dive-rite-xt-405-x-309.jpg 405w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sidemount-fins-dive-rite-xt-405-x-309-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Product Page: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ixtTti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DiveRite XT fins<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hollis-F2\"><\/span>Hollis F2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=scubtechphil-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B009AFIIPA&amp;asins=B009AFIIPA&amp;linkId=e3ccc65b41a9acd8426d4df3eb6aa470&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The Hollis F2 comes as standard with stainless steel spring straps and is designed to offer great control and power, in a limited size. &nbsp;They offer a good deal of manoeuvrability without the weight\/length limitations of their big brother, the &#8216;F1&#8217; fin (which is popular with drysuit divers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A slightly different design of &#8216;vents&#8217; on the fin, but the F2 remains firmly an offspring of the famous &#8216;Jet&#8217; style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hollis-f2-sidemount-fins.jpeg\" alt=\"hollis f2 sidemount fins\" class=\"wp-image-5202\" title=\"hollis f2 sidemount fins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hollis-f2-sidemount-fins.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hollis-f2-sidemount-fins-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hollis-f2-sidemount-fins-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Product Page:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EUURCY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollis F2 Fins<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Force-Fin-Pro\"><\/span>Force Fin Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have used Force Fins for the last 15 years and they remain my strong favourite for technical, sidemount and wreck penetration diving. &nbsp;They are available in 6 sizes and have an optional bungee strap (highly recommended).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are very short in length and the curved blade provides highly efficient forward motion and very good control technique &#8211; although the user will need to adapt slightly their foot motion to get that control; it&#8217;s all about the ankle motion. &nbsp;With a little practice it works great for frog kick, helicopter turns and back kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Force-Fin-Pro-sidemount-fins.jpg\" alt=\"Force Fin Pro sidemount fins\" class=\"wp-image-5207\" title=\"Force Fin Pro sidemount fins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Force-Fin-Pro-sidemount-fins.jpg 400w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Force-Fin-Pro-sidemount-fins-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Force-Fin-Pro-sidemount-fins-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These fins have sold multiple orders to elite naval special forces around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Product Page:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forcefin.com\/product\/force-fin-pro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Force Fins Pro<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UTD-Precision-Neutral\"><\/span>UTD Precision Neutral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed specifically for <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-technical-diving\/\">technical diving<\/a> control, the UTD Precision Neutral fins come with dual-bungee straps and are available in 4 sizes (L, XL and XXL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are slightly positive in salt water (neutral in freshwater). They are more than 1lb lighter than comparable Jet Fins, weighing only&nbsp;2 lbs 10oz \/ 1.19 kg (XL size).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foot pocket is designed extra-deep, with thicker sidewalls, to assist with power delivery for control techniques like back-kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/UTD-Precision-Neutral-sidemount-fins-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"UTD Precision Neutral sidemount fins\" class=\"wp-image-5203\" title=\"UTD Precision Neutral sidemount fins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/UTD-Precision-Neutral-sidemount-fins-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/UTD-Precision-Neutral-sidemount-fins-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/UTD-Precision-Neutral-sidemount-fins-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/UTD-Precision-Neutral-sidemount-fins.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Product Page:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.utdwatersports.com\/en\/products\/detail\/293-utd-precision-fins-neutrallypositively-buoyant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UTD Precision Neutral Fins<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png\" alt=\"Andy Davis Technical Sidemount Wreck Diving Subic Bay Philippines RAID Courses Training\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" style=\"width:225px;height:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-1024x1009.png 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-The-Author\"><\/span>About The Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png 274w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1-250x70.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy Davis<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/raid-diving-courses-philippines\/raid\/\">RAID<\/a>, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent technical diving instructor who specializes in teaching <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/sidemount-courses\/\">sidemount<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">trimix<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">advanced wreck<\/a> diving courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently residing in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/subic-bay-wreck-diving-sites\/\">Subic Bay, Philippines<\/a>; he has amassed more than 10,000 open-circuit and CCR dives over three decades of challenging diving across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy<\/a> has published numerous diving magazine articles and designed advanced certification courses for several dive training agencies, He regularly tests and reviews new <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-equipment-shopping-buying-best-dive-gear\/\">dive gear<\/a> for scuba equipment manufacturers. Andy is currently writing a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/extras\">advanced diving books <\/a>and creating a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/people\/andydavistech\/shop\">tech diving clothing and accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to becoming a professional technical diving educator in 2006, Andy was a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Belize, and Cyprus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Andy was named in the &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gue.com\/blog\/sidemount-andy-davies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Who&#8217;s Who of Sidemount<\/a>&#8221; list by GUE InDepth Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-palette-color-7-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dd81a6de961563c5bf17302e4376cbd2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\"><\/span>Purchase my 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