sidemount system for open-water and overhead enviroment

Little bit of history Evolution in configuration demands Sidemount divers typology FLY side FLY speleo

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Little bit of history1960’s England, Wookey hole, Axe river

“Sump diving” no mount, sidemount, fins only occasionally most of exploration done in dry caves diving only as a tool how to penetrate the cave further

Typical english caver/diver with a sidemount.

Photo by Duncan Price

Source: www.wikipedia.org

Photo by Duncan Price

Different sidemount tanks

It was really uncomfortable to put the gear on. “ready to dive” tank

Complete “english “sidemount system

1970’s Florida• Starting to focus on buoyancy and trim• Not only focusing on how to get through the sump anymore,

but also how to dive safely, comfortably and with fins

1990’s First commercial sidemount system – Transpack

2000’s Brett Hamphill and his Armadillo

2010’s New huge trend of scuba diving with sidemount• many types and producers• two basic types of sidemount:

1. minimalistic 2. with some kind of back plate

2014 FLYside

Little bit of history

Source: www.wikipedia.org

Configuration and requirements of sidemount have changed in past 50 years.

Divers who use sidemount have changed also.

Exloplorers in super though conditions.

For hours in caves, in mud, only to explore.

Sport divers having fun

in open water

Premise:

“There is no perfect sidemount for everyone and for every kind of enviroment”

Sidemount today is mostly a trendy thing and a style of diving. It’s no longer necessity, it is a choice that customer makes.

There are two basic types of sidemount divers

I WANT sidemount overwhelming majority diving mostly in open water occasional cave dives for fun

I NEED sidemount minority the top of cave divers explorers – those guys at the end of the cave line

“WANT” sidemount group because

My back hurtsTwinset is too heavy My shoulder hurts for valve drill on twinset ..I just like it...

where and how do I dive In Europe: cold water Dry suit : need enough weight sometimes holidays: warm water sometimes caves: mexico?

“NEED” sidemount group because

I have to get through cave restrictions..

Where and how do I dive caves: exploring in drysuit or wetsuit

I am in the cave all the time

“WANT” sidemount: FLY side

Biggest Sales potential: Overwhelming majority: everyone with basic training can use it

Customers that are looking for: Fun Comfortable sidemount system Safe sidemount system Good looking sidemount system Reasonable price

Influenceable by: Sales person in shop Instructors Marketing communication Friends

FLY side target audience is: the “WANT” Sidemount group

FLY side : harnessOptimal weight distribution → perfect trimBackplate: 3 options – Alu (0,75 kg), SS 3mm (2,75 kg), SS 6mm (5,5 kg) Unique weight pocket system (2x1kg, 2x2kg, 2x3kg)

FLY side : integrated weightEnough weight for your dive in drysuitFLY P-weight 6 kg Fly Blackplate Integrated weight 2x6kg

FLY side : wing3D design “harmonica”Low profilePerfectly streamlinedReinforced side protection3 entries: inflator, blank plug, over pressure valve (OPV) – all interchangeable Highly durable materials

Cordura 2000 outer bladderCordura 500 inner bladder

Volume of 12LProduced in Europe5 spots for harness attachmentTested in Europe, Mexico and New Zealand.Bungee and 2 bolt snaps attached

FLY side : butt plate

Unique tool holder4 positions for attaching toolsPosition for the light canister Hard-set designAttached to wing with 4 screwsAttached to harness with 1 spot

FLY side : tank rigging kitSidemount tank rigging kit for various cylinders:7l Alu, S80, 10l/12l SS (171 diameter)Webbing band + SS buckle + boltsnap2x stretch cord

FLY side : SCHOOL

Version with adjustable harnessAfter adjusting the strap ends can be secured with the rubber to be placed along the bodyUseful for dive schools and dive centres no need to adjust the harness for each diverVery fast solution for teaching and renting sidemount

Openwater diversComfortable, reliable and well known harness Sufficient streamlined wing lift volume The unique and comfortable pocket weight system is more than sufficient for dry suit divesFlexible inflator/OPV/blank-plug set up

Wreck diving High durability materials used Lift volume sufficient for more than 2 tanks No problem adding weight for dry suit dives while not changing streamlined profile Unique designed tool holder for spools and reels and others

Cave divingAll of the above & and have been tested in many caves so far.

Who can use FLY side:

FLY side testing in Mexico

“NEED” sidemount : FLY speleoMinimalistic designDedicated for explorers, at the end of the cave lineThere is a base model which is currently being modifiedIt is smaller – approx. 6-8 LCompactCooperation with cave explorers – Martyn John Farr

Martyn John Farr

FLY speleoBeing currently tested on New ZealandOld Cottage CaveMartyn explored new “Delightful Cave” with the FLY speleo prototypeTested together with our

FINN LIGHTs FLY speleo is being developed now

New exploration made in Old Cottage cave

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