Sidemount Diving The Almost Comprehensive Guide
Third Edition (2025)
A structured, experience-driven reference for recreational and technical sidemount divers.
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- Now in its 3rd Edition
- Available in five languages
- Endorsed by industry leaders
- Featured in multiple industry magazines
Industry Recognized. Internationally Distributed.
Rob Neto’s exploration and instructional work has been feature in:
- InDEPTH Magazine
- NACD Journal
- Quest Magazine (Global Underwater Explorers)
- Underwater Speleology (NSS-CDS)
- Wetnotes Magazine (Germany)
Endorsed by industry leaders
Published in five languages
Now in its 3rd edition (2025)
What This Guide Covers
- Equipment configuration fundamentals
- Cylinder placement and trim strategy
- Streamlining and redundancy principles
- Gas management considerations
- Problem-solving methodology
- Application in recreational and overhead environments
Third Edition Highlight
Third Edition Updates Include:
- Improved eBook formatting and clarity
- Refined configuration methodology
- Current system setup trends
Editions & Languages Preview
Available in:
- English
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Dutch
Plus:
Recreational Sidemount Diving Guide
Sidemount Diving Resources
Sidemount diving offers flexibility and streamlining that many divers find valuable in cave and technical environments. Understanding how sidemount systems are configured helps divers refine their equipment and maintain stable trim underwater.
These articles explore the key elements of sidemount configuration, including cylinder positioning, gas management, hose routing, and stage cylinder setup.
Start With the Complete Guide
The Complete Guide to Sidemount Diving Configuration
A comprehensive overview of sidemount configuration including trim, equipment setup, and common configuration problems.
Popular Sidemount Articles
The articles in this section reflect the foundational thinking that led to the development of Sidemount Diving: The Almost Comprehensive Guide. They examine configuration methodology, trim refinement, and gas management considerations through a structured, experience-based lens.
- Configuration
- Trim
- Cylinder placement
- Common mistakes
Many of these concepts are explored in greater depth in the Sidemount Diving Guide.
- The Anatomy of a Sidemount Configuration
- How to Set Up a Sidemount Harness
- How to Properly Trim Out in Sidemount
- Why Your Sidemount Cylinders Are Floating
- Sidemount Hose Lengths – Choosing the Right Setup
- Proper Sidemount Cylinder Rigging: What Matters Most
- Monkey Diving: Single Cylinder Sidemount Diving Explained
Sidemount Equipment Setup
- How to Choose the Right Sidemount Cylinders
- Proper Sidemount Stage Rigging for Cave Diving
- How to Properly Rig Top Mounted Stage Cylinders
- How to Properly Rig Bottom Mounted Stage Cylinders
- Common Modifications of the Dive Rite Nomad
Training & Techniques
- Sidemount vs Backmount for Cave Diving
- How to Choose a Sidemount Instructor
- Sidemount Diving for Recreational Divers
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About Rob Neto
Rob Neto is an award-winning author and cave explorer whose technical background informs both his sidemount methodology and exploration writing.