{"id":6289,"date":"2025-01-08T12:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=6289"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:50:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:50:27","slug":"set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Set Up Sidemount Loop Bungee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How To Set Up Sidemount Loop Bungee<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found that <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/sidemount-diving-techniques\/\">sidemount<\/a> Loop Bungee are the most popular with my students and offers the most refined <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/ultimate-guide-sidemount-cylinder-trim\/\">cylinder trim<\/a>, along with the easiest cylinder don\/doff routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is getting increasingly more popular in the sidemount community, especially with those diving &#8216;Mexican Cave&#8217; style systems.&nbsp;However, some divers find the configuration and setup to be confusing&#8230; it&#8217;s actually pretty simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is my illustrated guide on how to set up and size loop bungees for sidemount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Final-Loop-bungee.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount Loop Bungee Set Up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Final-Loop-bungee.jpg 550w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Final-Loop-bungee-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\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\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#What-do-you-need-to-make-sidemount-loop-bungees\" >What do you need to make sidemount loop bungees?<\/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\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#The-Rear-Loop-Bungee-Attachment\" >The Rear Loop Bungee Attachment<\/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\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#Buy-my-%E2%80%98Sidemount-Principles-For-Success-ebook-now\" >Buy my &#8216;Sidemount Principles For Success&#8217; ebook now!<\/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\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#The-Front-Loop-Bungee-Attachment\" >The Front Loop Bungee Attachment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#Fixed-Loop-Bungee\" >Fixed Loop Bungee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#Sliding-Loop-Bungee\" >Sliding Loop Bungee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#Sizing-Loop-Bungees\" >Sizing Loop Bungees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/set-up-sidemount-loop-bungee\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-do-you-need-to-make-sidemount-loop-bungees\"><\/span>What do you need to make sidemount loop bungees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need three pieces of hardware for your harness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A retainer on the rear spine strap from which your bungees will originate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two attachment points on the front shoulder straps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Loop-bungee-hardware.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount Loop Bungee Set Up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Loop-bungee-hardware.jpg 354w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Loop-bungee-hardware-300x249.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These need to be set, front and back, at the same height, just immediately below your armpit. The bungees need to run horizontally front-to-back, otherwise, they can drag the cylinder valves out of position below your armpits; which will ruin your cylinder trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also need approximately 2 meters of sidemount bungee. <strong>6mm<\/strong> (approx 1\/4&#8243;) bungee works best for most divers.&nbsp;However, if you are using very heavy\/high-capacity steel cylinders, you may want to increase the bungee size to 8mm or even 10mm in extreme cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-medium-font-size 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<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" 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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=B08CL1W96Y&amp;asins=B08CL1W96Y&amp;linkId=bfebf47d215b0bd0b5da893e28759dcb&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the tri-glide is correctly positioned on your spine webbing strap, it&#8217;s a simple task to thread the bungee through the holes and secure each end with a basic overhand knot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sidemount-loop-bungee-hardware-set-up.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount loop bungee set up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sidemount-loop-bungee-hardware-set-up.jpg 491w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/sidemount-loop-bungee-hardware-set-up-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-2661878608\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Rear-Loop-Bungee-Attachment\"><\/span>The Rear Loop Bungee Attachment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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:66.66%\">\n<p>My personal preference for a rear loop bungee attachment is a custom piece of hardware.&nbsp;It&#8217;s basically an extended webbing tri-glide with four holes for the bungee to thread through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are sold by several specialist sidemount manufacturers, but I got mine from Andrew Goring at <a href=\"http:\/\/web.facebook.com\/SUMP-UK-919956964695635\/\">SUMPUK<\/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:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sidemount-Loop-Bungee-setup-configure-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount Loop Bungee setup configure\" class=\"wp-image-17096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sidemount-Loop-Bungee-setup-configure-edited-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sidemount-Loop-Bungee-setup-configure-edited-1-300x111.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Custom-Rear-loop-retainer.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount loop bungee set up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Custom-Rear-loop-retainer.jpg 747w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Custom-Rear-loop-retainer-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The top tri-glide secures the top end of the bungee for both left and right sides. The bottom tri-glide secures the bottom bungees, both left and right sides. Again secure the ends with a simple overhand knot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to source custom hardware, you can use regular tri-glides; as sold by just about any scuba diving shop. With these, you thread the bungee between the webbing and the tri-glide.&nbsp; You&#8217;ll probably need two tri-glides, otherwise, it&#8217;ll get too crowded. Both are set up as shown in the diagram below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Want a PDF copy of these instructions? It&#8217;s in my eBook&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy-my-%E2%80%98Sidemount-Principles-For-Success-ebook-now\"><\/span>Buy my &#8216;Sidemount: Principles For Success&#8217; ebook now!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/e\/111242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1247\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/COVER-IMAGE.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount: Principles For Success eBook\" class=\"wp-image-19341 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/COVER-IMAGE.jpg 794w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/COVER-IMAGE-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/COVER-IMAGE-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/COVER-IMAGE-768x1206.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><strong>My comprehensive guide to sidemount configuration and development as a diver.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><strong>178 Pages. PDF format.<\/strong> <strong>Only $25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><strong>Fully Illustrated!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><strong>Chapters include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/history-of-sidemount-diving\/\">Sidemount history<\/a>, design styles, and cylinder principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Harness and bungee setup and sizing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Configuring deco\/stage cylinders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Diagnosing cylinder trim problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Regulators and hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Training and skillset development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-2-background-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2fdbe6e19180faefa5ef63024a636495\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\/e\/111242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purchase eBook here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Front-Loop-Bungee-Attachment\"><\/span>The Front Loop Bungee Attachment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two options that I use for the front bungee attachment on the shoulder straps.&nbsp; You can either elect for a fixed, or a sliding loop bungee arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>fixed loop bungee<\/strong> is the most common.&nbsp;This requires more initial adjustment but keeps the cylinder valves exactly where you want them throughout the dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, a <strong>sliding (or floating) loop bungee<\/strong> arrangement allows the front attachment to move up or down the shoulder webbing as you need it.&nbsp;I prefer this for my sidemount rigs that I use for very confined areas and passing tight restrictions in wrecks. Having some flexibility to move the attachments down empowers more capacity to squeeze and wriggle through small spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixed-Loop-Bungee\"><\/span>Fixed Loop Bungee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Fixed Loop Bungee front attachment is simply a basic tri-glide with a small, knotted, loop of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parachute_cord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">550 cord<\/a> threaded between the tri-glide and the webbing.&nbsp;The loop bungee passes through this loop of 550 cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy 550 cord (<em>parachute cord<\/em>) at most camping, climbing or military surplus-type shops.&nbsp; It&#8217;s also commonly available on Amazon and eBay.&nbsp;This cord is also optimum for your lower cylinder leash, and if you put a leash around the sidemount cylinder valve for security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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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=B08Z4DBS9S&amp;asins=B08Z4DBS9S&amp;linkId=a669cbb478b9fae4da29931ba775fd26&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" 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=B078929QJN&amp;asins=B078929QJN&amp;linkId=f790150097423894626465dee693f0d9&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chest-retainer-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount loop bungee set up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chest-retainer-1.jpg 964w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chest-retainer-1-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Chest-retainer-1-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of the 550-cord loop needed is determined by your chest size. It&#8217;s individually sized to the diver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loop has to be long enough that it isn&#8217;t pulling your bungee forwards of the armpit area. If it is too short, then the cylinder valve gets pulled forwards and lies nearer your chest, rather than under your armpits. That, in turn, means the valve will be forced downwards; and the cylinder base will rise upwards in a see-saw effect. It can ruin your cylinder trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/sidemount-loop-bungee-2.jpg\" alt=\"sidemount fixed loop bungee 2\" class=\"wp-image-5356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/sidemount-loop-bungee-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/sidemount-loop-bungee-2-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fixed loop bungee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo above shows a very short 550-cord. This was suitable for a diver with a petite figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the cord has to have enough length that it isn&#8217;t pulling your bungee forwards, it shouldn&#8217;t be excessively long either. That would lead to slackness in the bungee; allowing too much cylinder valve movement to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sliding-Loop-Bungee\"><\/span>Sliding Loop Bungee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sliding loop bungee is my personal preference.&nbsp;Many divers make these by simply tying a loop of 550 cord, or even a 6-8mm bungee around the shoulder harness and threading the bungee through that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally feel that it slides too easily down the webbing. There&#8217;s a better solution, offering the same sliding functionality, but with a little more consistency in location. What I use are large rubber O-rings.&nbsp;I got the idea from XDeep; who use those same o-rings as sliding D-rings on their waist harnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a rubber o-ring adds slightly more friction and reduces the tendency for the attachment to always slide down to the bottom.&nbsp; It stays put where you want it; unless you deliberately move it. Simply thread an o-ring onto each shoulder harness strap. Run the bungee through that o-ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Oring-Chest-retainer.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount Loop Bungee set up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Oring-Chest-retainer.jpg 964w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Oring-Chest-retainer-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Oring-Chest-retainer-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\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:66.66%\">\n<p>This photo illustrates the o-rings I use.&nbsp;They are 50x8mm (<em>metric<\/em>) or 2&#8243;x0.3&#8243; (<em>imperial<\/em>). You can buy these at any good plumbing supplies store; plus some specialist sidemount retailers also sell them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a picture of the o-ring bungee retainer in place on a sidemount rig:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/sidemount-o-ring-xdeep.jpg\" alt=\"50x8mm o-ring for sidemount harness\" class=\"wp-image-6299\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/sidemount-loop-bungee.jpg\" alt=\"o-ring for a sliding loop bungee\n\" class=\"wp-image-6319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/sidemount-loop-bungee.jpg 500w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/sidemount-loop-bungee-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sizing-Loop-Bungees\"><\/span>Sizing Loop Bungees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting the basic sizing for loop bungees is relatively simple.<\/p>\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:66.66%\">\n<p>Firstly, remember to account for your exposure protection. If possible, do the sizing and adjust wearing the exposure protection (wetsuit\/drysuit) that you&#8217;ll be using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want the bungees to be relaxed &#8211; without tension, but not hanging too loose, from the front attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you can test the fitting. Simply insert your thumbs into the upper strand of the bungees.&nbsp;Pull the bungees across the front of your chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They should reach your nipples under strong tension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bungee-size-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sidemount Loop Bungee set up copyright 2019 Andy Davis\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bungee-size-1.jpg 374w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bungee-size-1-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/loop-bungees.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/loop-bungees.png 322w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/loop-bungees-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure>\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>Pull them together even harder and they should meet together at your sternum under maximal\/complete tension.&nbsp;This should require some effort to stretch them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they were any looser than this, the cylinder valves would dangle down below you; and that&#8217;d pivot your cylinders out of <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-techniques-hover\/\">horizontal trim<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to remember to check your bungee tension every year, or ~100 dives because they lose elasticity over time and with repeated stretching. When they lose elasticity, you will lose cylinder trim. Replace them when necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve got them sized so that they work for the test, above, the only thing left to do is to get into the water and put your cylinders on. If properly configured and sized, your cylinders should hang in good trim.&nbsp; <strong>See this article about<a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/ultimate-guide-sidemount-cylinder-trim\/\"> sidemount cylinder trim<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sidemount-vector-stage-4-1024x350.png\" alt=\"loop bungees cylinder trim\" class=\"wp-image-17097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sidemount-vector-stage-4-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sidemount-vector-stage-4-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sidemount-vector-stage-4-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sidemount-vector-stage-4-1536x525.png 1536w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sidemount-vector-stage-4-2048x700.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Loop bungees work best when you place your lower cylinder attachment at 90 degrees; directly under the valve stem\/manifold plug on the valve.It is important to get your <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/sidemount-tank-bands-height\/\">cylinder band<\/a> at the correct height.&nbsp;For instructions on that process, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/position-sidemount-cylinder-bands-height\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The valve should be directly behind your armpit, on the side mid-line of your torso. The regulator 1st stages should be rotated inwards between your cylinder and your body.&nbsp;The cylinder valve handle should be pointing upwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope that helps some people.&nbsp;If you&#8217;re having problems with your own sidemount configuration, please do drop me a line &#8211; I&#8217;m happy to help. 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