{"id":6697,"date":"2025-01-08T12:49:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=6697"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:51","slug":"position-sidemount-cylinder-bands-height","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/position-sidemount-cylinder-bands-height\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide: Positioning Sidemount Cylinder Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Positioning Sidemount Cylinder Bands<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common mistakes that I see with sidemount<\/a> configurations is the incorrect positioning of the sidemount cylinder bands<\/a>. When incorrectly positioned, the bands will cause the cylinders to sit too high, or too low relative to the torso.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the cylinders are too high, then the valve will be forced forwards underneath the armpit. This lowers the valve (also raising the base of the cylinder) ruining any chance of good cylinder trim<\/a>. Having the cylinder too far forwards also clutters up the front torso area and reduces the diver’s freedom of movement with their arms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If the cylinders are too low, then it will cause a strain on all of the regulator and LPI hoses, making the diver uncomfortable throughout the dive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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