The "sidemounted" BCD is becoming increasingly popular: Its side mounting configuration allows the tanks to be placed on each side of the body instead of the back ("backmounted” configuration). This type of gear has long been preferred for cave diving as one diver can reach tighter space. Today it has become a standard in recreational diving: One has a greater supply of air with 2 tanks. Its structure provides incomparable ease in water, a sensation of lightness and freedom that is not available with a traditional configuration. It also gives a new approach to the buoyancy control because of a more hydrodynamic profile. The "sidemounted" gear is also very comfortable because it is fully adjustable to each individual.
The sidemounted gear: a new way to dive
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