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New Articles Section (click here)New Articles Section - added to the website!! (see here) - Feb 2012

Steve Martin - appears in January's edition of Sport Diver Magazine - Jan 2012

Updated Pricelist - for pricing & booking enquiries (check here) - Jan 2012

Major Update to Equipment Page - Multi-Use Vs Sidemount "Only" Systems (visit it here) - Nov 2011

Click here for more information...Official Release of the Apeks Sidemount Regulator Package - (visit it here) - October 2011

New Section "I Got Razorized" - added to the website!! (visit it here) - August 2011

New Testimonials - Aaron, Chris & Will share their thoughts (see here) - July 2011

New Photos - Tec Diving Course with the (Razor Side Mount System) - June 2011
 
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Sidemount Diver Course (Single cylinder)  

"Sidemounting with just a single cylinder is possible..." Back to Courses

Are their any benefits to putting the cylinder on your side..?

Take a look at a 5min promotional video about this course (click here), also found in Photos-Videos section. 

  • Please note: this is no way "monkey diving"
  • Having the cylinder at your side enables betters trim and buoyancy control.
  • Now means easy access to cylinder should a problem arise.
  • Your cylinder is put on and taken off in water so no more straining your back and body. 
Do you offer a single cylinder course..?

I used to teach a standalone single cylinder training course, however in 2010 I decided to turn "single cylinder" into a workshop and include it as a component part within all my comprehensive sidemount courses. 

The training costs are listed on my Prices and Bookings page - PADI Courses Chart - GSM Courses Chart
 
Dive Rite Nomad Expedition Harness/Rig with the Armadillo butt plate. Video shows incorrect trimming of sidemount cylinders, when using the "door handles" to mount the rear of the cylinder the base of the cylinder rides to high. After adjustment trim is corrected, note not using any attachments on the rear of the harness or butt plate.
Steve Martin, Sidemount (single cylinder) training course promotional video. Dives made using the Steve Bogaerts designed razor sidemount harness. Location Ponderosa, Mexico.
Want to know more about how your cylinders weight changes during a dive..? Video has information on what effects the weight change and has tests showing cylinders at different air pressures during dives in salt and fresh water. It displays whether they have Negative, Neutral or Positive Buoyancy.
Steve Martin, Sidemount (twin cylinder) training course promotional video. Dives made using the Steve Bogaerts designed razor sidemount harness. Location Ponderosa, Mexico.
Steve Bogaerts demonstrates some basic skills scuba diving in sidemount configuration while using his Razor Harness and BAT Wing.
Calendar shows where I will be and duration of my time there. If I am in your area and you want to join a course, contact me for locations. If you see any dates free and would like me to visit your dive centre or location, drop me an email with location, course interest and possible dates.
Sidemount is by far the best configuration to use for developing every divers essential skill set. This video highlights what is covered with the side mount essentials training. There is a PADI and PADI TecRec option for divers wanting certification and a non-certification option for experienced divers.
Please note: Single Cylinder (is no longer offered as a stand alone course). It will be included as a workshop with an "optional training dive" with all of the above courses.
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