: Crucial for determining where cylinders connect to your hips. Shoulder & D-ring Placement
According to the comprehensive Sidemount: Principles For Success eBook by Andy Davis , success in this configuration relies on mastering four foundational pillars: fit, trim, gas management, and procedural mindset. 1. Harness Fit: The Chassis of Success Sidemount- Principles For Success
The most important principle isn't gear—it’s the "Sidemount Mindset." This configuration demands constant awareness and micro-adjustments. : Crucial for determining where cylinders connect to
In back-mount, you can fake trim for a little while. In Sidemount, poor trim is an active hazard. If your hips sink, your tanks float. If your shoulders drop, your regulators free-flow. If your head is up, you look like a sinking lawn chair. Harness Fit: The Chassis of Success The most
: The shoulder plate should sit just below the C7 vertebrae (the prominent bone at the base of your neck). The lumbar plate must be positioned very low, over the S2 vertebrae at the flat area just above the buttocks.