PADI Sidemount Diver Manual first New poppet material reduces friction

New poppet material reduces friction in the barrel increasing performance

The dual material technology used for the blade means that it is substantially composed of two rigid lateral wings that direct the flow of water to the central section

Sidemount divers use the right angle swivel to route their hoses down their chest to the bottles eliminating the need to route the hose around the neck

Three Over Pressure Relief/Pull Dump Valves

• Dive / Pre-dive switch

PADI Sidemount Diver Manual first New poppet material reduces friction**Manual Only** See "Sidemount Diver Specialty Class" for class Sidemount Diver A sidemount configuration (scuba tanks alongside of the diver) offers more flexibility and better steamlining options. Learn about the many benefits of diving with a sidemount configuration. Description Having scuba tanks on your back isn't a requirement for exploring the underwater world. Many scuba divers have discovered the joy of mounting cylinders on their sides.