Let's face it, we all love to tinker with our sidemount equipment so in this episode, Andy Goring of SUMP UK and I discuss modifying your sidemount equipment.

We cover:

• Andy's background in diving
• How he conceives, develops and produces his custom parts
• How small customisations can make a big difference in your comfort

and much more....

Featured in this episode:

SUMP UK - https://bit.ly/2sYE6lv

• Sidemount Fundamentals eBook - https://goo.gl/Davqc1
• Truk 2020 Sidemount Group - https://goo.gl/V8Hhrq 

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In this our 20th episode, sponsored by XDEEP, I discuss what it takes to complete decompression courses and dives in sidemount. 

I cover:

• Why additional training is necessary for multi-cylinder sidemount
• Choosing your cylinders
• Why traditional stage rigging is not recommended
• How to rig and don sidemount deco or stage cylinder
• Deco/stage regulator set up and stowing
• Weighting, trim and stability with 3+ cylinders
• How to complete a deco ascent "in the blue"
• How to complete a NOTOX gas switch

and much more....

Episode Sponsor: XDEEP - https://www.xdeep.eu/

Featured in this episode:

• Sidemount Fundamentals eBook - https://goo.gl/Davqc1
• Truk 2020 Sidemount Group - https://goo.gl/V8Hhrq 

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In this week's episode sponsored by XDEEP, I share my experiences sidemount diving at Niue Island in the South Pacific including a really cool interview with Shannon Hunter, owner of Buccaneer Adventures Niue Dive.

I cover:

• Background on Niue Island and what makes it so special
• Considerations traveling as a sidemount diver
• Questions to ask dive operators in remote locations
• How get the operator "onside" and actually enjoy having you dive sidemount
• The skills you need to have to ensure a smooth sidemount diving experience
• Your chance to join me to dive/train sidemount in Niue Sep 2019. 

and much more....

Episode Sponsor: XDEEP - https://www.xdeep.eu/

Featured in this episode:

• Buccaneer Adventures - http://www.niuedive.com/ 
• Sidemount Fundamentals eBook - https://goo.gl/Davqc1
• Truk 2020 Sidemount Group - https://goo.gl/V8Hhrq 

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In this week's episode sponsored by Shearwater Research, I speak with Natalie Gibb, consummate sidemount diver, cave instructor, explorer and co-owner of dive shop "Under the Jungle", Mexico.

We cover:

• How Nat got into sidemount, cave diving, and cave instructing 
• Her cave exploration projects in Mexico
• Building diving skills as you conduct exploration projects
• Nat's philosophy re sidemount and cave diving training
• The importance of natural navigation in cave diving
• Why cave divers should try dry caving
• Use of AI transmitters for sidemount and technical diving

and much more....

Episode Sponsor: Shearwater Research - https://www.shearwater.com 

Featured in this episode:

• Under the Jungle - https://www.underthejungle.com
• Sidemount Fundamentals eBook - https://goo.gl/Davqc1
• Truk 2020 Sidemount Group - https://goo.gl/V8Hhrq 

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In this week's episode sponsored by XDEEP, I share my experiences sidemount diving at Truk Lagoon with Pete Mesley's Lust4Rust.

I cover:

• History of Truk Lagoon and Operation Hailstone
• My planning to complete sidemount trimix dives in tropical conditions
• Using Michur's XDEEP Stealth 2.0 Dual Bladder configuration for managing trim
• Travelling to Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
• Our base and the dive facilities at Blue Lagoon Resort
• The wrecks, dive planning, decompression planning and executing our dives
• My personal favorites of the Truk wrecks
• Planning for a sidemount group to join the June 2020 trip 

and much more....

Featured in this episode:

Sponsor: XDEEP - https://www.xdeep.eu/

Pete Mesley's Lust4Rust - https://www.petemesley.com/lust4rust/ 

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In this week's episode sponsored by XDEEP, I speak with Phillip Lehman, acclaimed graffiti artist, musician and music producer... but more to the point... amazing cave explorer and sidemount diver :)!

We cover:

• How Phillip got into sidemount and cave diving 
• His cave exploration partnership with Patrick Widmann
• The DRSS and safety issues re untrained divers being guided in the cave zone
• DRSS exploration projects
• The importance of practice in building sidemount skills
• Phillip's equipment including; XDEEP Stealth 2.0, video cameras, housings, lights and editing software
• Advice for aspiring underwater videographers

and much more....

Featured in this episode:

Sponsor: XDEEP - https://www.xdeep.eu/

DRSS - https://www.dr-ss.com/ 

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In this week's episode, I speak with good friend and Kiwi cave explorer Tom Crisp. Tom has built a brilliant resume based on him just getting out there and finding projects that excite him and this has lead to the discovery of new caves in New Zealand as well as collaborations with the Wet Mules cave diving team.

We cover:

• How Tom got into sidemount diving
• His use of sidemount for cave exploration
• Cave diving projects in New Zealand and Canada
• The benefits of using Sidemount CCR for cave exploration

and much more....

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 Less than four months ago the world held its collective breath as a team of amazing divers from around the world supported by thousands accomplished the impossible, and rescued 12 boys and their coach from a flooded cave in northern Thailand.

In this episode, Erik Brown shares his experiences of his involvement in the rescue, the scene that greeted them, the organisation, long days, how the rescue plans were developed, and meeting other members of the rescue team... 

This is an brilliant story, please share the podcast with your friends.

In this week's episode sponsored by XDEEP, I speak with Patrick Widmann on the DRSS Madagascar Cave Exploration project.

We cover:

• How Patrick joined the DRSS
• His cave exploration partnership with Phillip Lehman
• How the Madagascar project came about
• The logistics of exploring in remote locations
• The hard work that goes unseen
• Finding a body in the cave
• Interesting uses for the XDEEP Stealth 2.0 Classic BCD
• Sidemount CCR

and much more....

Featured in this episode:

Sponsor: XDEEP - https://www.xdeep.eu/

Protec Dive Centres - http://www.protecdiving.com/

DRSS - https://www.dr-ss.com/ 

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In this week's episode kindly sponsored by XDEEP, I am joined by cave explorer and designer of the XDEEP Stealth 2.0, Patrick Widmann. Together we discuss sidemount diving and do a deep dive into this very popular sidemount system.

We cover:

• Patrick's background, his beginnings in sidemount and cave exploration
• The explosion in sidemount diving
• How his relationship with XDEEP began
• The thinking behind the Stealth 2.0 design
• Key features of the Stealth 2.0 and why they are important
• How customer feedback has contributed to continued innovation in the Stealth 2.0 system
• Diving the Stealth 2.0 with different cylinder types and sizes

and much more....

Featured in this episode:

Sponsor - XDEEP https://www.xdeep.eu/

Protec Dive Centres - http://www.protecdiving.com/   

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