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Speaking Sidemount

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratings

The podcast where we talk all things sidemount and cave diving, from equipment, skills, techniques and sidemount/cave diving expeditions to interviews with some of the world's top sidemount and cave divers. Whether you are new to sidemount diving, have been diving sidemount for years or just want to know more, this is THE place for all things sidemount.

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Episodes

E047 - Ryan Custureri Interview

April 01, 2020 21:03 - 1 hour - 33.5 MB

As I've mentioned a few times, I am often frustrated with the level of criticism and lack of respect shown on some of the sidemount Facebook groups. I guess there's an element of human nature in there and also comments are taken out of context or misunderstood due to language barriers or the limitations of the written word. You do see genuinely helpful comments but these are also sometimes shouted down or lost in the dross of the string. So I took note when a while back when Florida based ...

E046 - Sandra Clopp Interview

March 11, 2020 02:20 - 52 minutes - 51 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up with Sandra Clopp. Sandra is an exceptional diver, instructor, adventurer, and role model for aspiring divers. I seriously enjoyed our discussions and the depth of thought and practice she has put into her growth as a diver and teacher.   She walks the talk and by that I mean, she hones her skills through regular practice, she seeks out and forms relationships with mentors from whom she can learn and follow. And then ultimately, she travel...

E045 - Roger Williams Interview

February 10, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up with Mexico based cave diver, explorer, and instructor, Roger Williams of Xoc-Ha.   We talked about how Roger got into diving, cave diving and instructing. We contrast the paths that you can take in diving - becoming an instructor or... focusing on developing as a diver through tech training. I get Roger's perspectives on sidemount and how he dives sidemount in the caves of the Yucatan Peninsula.   We discuss the importance of using lo...

E044 - Thorsten-Toddy-Waelde - Project Utopia & The Caves of Sardinia

January 19, 2020 07:40 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up again with Toddy and we talk all things caves in Sardinia. We then go deep into his staggering cave exploration Project Utopia where Toddy is set to break cave exploration distance records while employing cutting edge decompression strategies to accomplish these amazing dives. Listen in to hear how Toddy is doing this and also how he is helping to develop the next generation of Cave Explorers at Protec Sardinia. #XDEEP, #SupramonteKarstExplora...

E043 - Turning the Tables - Steve Davis with Audrey Cudel

December 30, 2019 07:51 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP and Shearwater Research, we "turn the tables" and Audrey Cudel interviews me! We talk about, my vision when I started Speaking Sidemount, how I develop episodes and find interview guests, how my own knowledge has grown through the interviews. We discuss the diving here in NZ and the sidemount training courses that I run. We cover my experience training on the KISS Sidewinder with Edd Sorenson, and plans for future CCR diving, diving the XDEEP Stealth 2....

E042 - Chris Dawson on Dive Against Depression

December 05, 2019 05:57 - 49 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up with Chris Dawson to discuss his experiences dealing with PTSD and depression following two operational tours in Iraq with the British Army. In this inspiring story, Chris shares his journey from rock-bottom to recovery through diving and how he has become involved with the organisation, 'Dive Against Depression' where he is working to help others affected by mental health issues. Chris and I also discuss sidemount diving, cave diving, and o...

E041- Richard Harris - Against All Odds: The Thai Cave Rescue

November 19, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

What you are about to hear is the first-hand account of the experiences of Richard "Harry" Harris during the Thai cave rescue. His excitement at the opportunity to participate was quickly replaced by the trepidation of what the rescue team faced. They almost certainly would witness the deaths of the 12 boys and their coach and there was little hope that they would be successful. But they had to try.   Harry had to deal with ethical dilemmas as he agreed to the plan to anesthetise the ...

E040 - Edd Sorenson on KISS Sidewinder CCR Training

November 06, 2019 05:13 - 44 minutes - 42.6 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP and Shearwater Research, I sit down with Edd Sorenson and discuss my experiences training and diving with him on the KISS Sidewinder mCCR. I spent a brilliant two weeks with Edd at Cave Adventurers, Marianna, Florida so we had much to discuss and cover: Sidemount vs. Backmount CCR Why a sidemount CCR can be your first choice Myths and reality re the KISS Sidewinder My experiences with the KISS Sidewinder and how they aligned with my expectations ...

E039 - Gareth Lock on Human Factors in Diving

October 21, 2019 02:23 - 58 minutes - 56.3 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up with Gareth Lock of "The Human Diver" and author of the book "Under Pressure". We discuss Gareth's application of human factors principles taken from the aviation industry in diving and their subsequent benefit in supporting dive safety. While not a specific sidemount episode, this is important for all divers and particularly those involved in technical diving. Sponsor: XDEEP www.xdeep.eu The Human Diver - www.thehumandiver.com #Humand...

E038 - Stratis Kas on Sidemount Videography & Cave Diving

September 14, 2019 01:12 - 45 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I interview Greek cave diver and instructor, Stratis Kas. Stratis is a professional fashion photographer and videographer who successfully combines his profession with his passion for sidemount and cave diving. He is a super cool guy and I really enjoyed his perspectives on sidemount, cave diving, videography, and learned heaps about the caves of Greece. #XDEEP #shearwater #sidemountdiving #cavediving #Sidemountpros #stevedavis #stratiskas #Intothewild...

E037 - Richard "Harry" Harris - Being an Explorer

August 28, 2019 01:59 - 54 minutes - 56.4 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up with Richard "Harry" Harris. A key member of the Thai Cave Rescue, Australian of the Year and cave explorer, Harry is one of the nicest guys I have ever met.  Harry and I discuss, how he got into diving, cave diving and exploration, the connection between anaesthesiology and diving, how the cave exploration group... The "Wet Mules" was formed... Harry shares on his experiences diving to over 220m in Pearse Resurgence, his partnership with Crai...

E036 - Somos Los Cenotes featuring Phillip Lehman, Natalie Gibb & Vincent Rouquet-caltha

August 08, 2019 06:16 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Recently a group of dedicated cave explorers and instructors from the Yucatan created an awareness campaign to highlight uncontrolled development of the Muyil region, south of Tulum, Mexico.    Somos Los Cenotes... "We are the Cenotes" is the campaign and we invite your support by sharing as much of our and your own content as you can with the hashtag #somosloscenotes.   In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I interview Phillip Lehman, Natalie Gibb, and Vincent Rouquet-caltha and w...

E035 - Steve Lewis on Improving Sidemount Diving & Instruction

July 15, 2019 04:26 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Steve Lewis is an absolute industry veteran and a passionate sidemount, CCR and cave diver. He has been at the forefront of instructor training since the early 90s working with TDI right from its formation and more recently becoming the Director Diver Training for RAID.   Steve is an author, a member of the explorers club and as we'll learn, he led the early exploration of the Bell Island Mine in Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada.   In this episode Steve and I discuss his ...

E034 - Marissa Eckert & James Draker on Sidemount Cave Diving

June 30, 2019 05:09 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Marissa Eckert and James Draker are the owners of Hidden Worlds, Fort White Florida and extraordinary sidemount/cave divers and instructors. In this episode, they share their passion for cave diving and instructing and their love of dive travel. We talk about their backgrounds, philosophies around teaching sidemount and cave diving, why it is important to streamline stages, deco cylinders and bailout, and about their recent dive travel to Abaco in the Bahamas, Mexico, Little Cayman and Ord...

E033 Cristina Zenato - Shark Conservation & Cave Exploration

June 08, 2019 08:38 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Cristina Zenato has dedicated her life to the protection and conservation of Caribbean Reef Sharks. From her home in the Bahamas, she has spent over 25 years interacting and learning about these amazing animals, to the point where she has real relationships with individual sharks demonstrated by their interactions with her in the water.   Cristina is world renown for her work with Sharks but she is also a Sidemount and Cave Instructor and a dedicated explorer of the caves of the Baham...

E032 - Becky Kagan Schott on Photography & Sidemount CCR

May 20, 2019 05:36 - 56 minutes - 58.2 MB

Finally... in this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I got the chance to meet one of the world's great photographers... Becky Kagan Schott.   We had a great time discussing; how Becky got into diving and photography, about Liquid Productions and their award winning features. We discuss diving the wrecks of the Great Lakes in North America, what it takes to be a great photographer or videographer, some tips from Becky on how to improve your images and then we learn of Becky's use of OC sidemo...

E031 - Yvonne Press on Open Water Sidemount Diving

May 07, 2019 07:10 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

This episode is very close to my heart!! I had the great pleasure to catch up with Yvonne Press an awesome sidemount and tech diving instructor based in Bali, Indonesia. We had a great time discussing; sidemount for open water dives, what it takes to be a good sidemount diver, how she teaches sidemount, CCR and sidemount CCR, and much more... Featured: https://www.xdeep.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/yvonnepresstechnicaldiving/ https://www.sidemountpros.com/   Join me in Truk 2020 ...

E030 - Tom Steiner on Teaching Sidemount Diving

April 24, 2019 01:35 - 46 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode, I speak with Tom Steiner of Gozo Technical Diving. I was fortunate to get to know Tom very well during my two seasons training and working at Gozo Technical. Tom is an instructor trainer for a number of agencies and an absolute consummate instructor and diver both in sidemount and backmount diving. In this episode, Tom and I discuss his background in diving, how he got into sidemount diving, his work supporting deep diving world record attempts, he is an absolute decompres...

E029 - Cave Rescues & Recoveries with Edd Sorenson

April 09, 2019 06:11 - 53 minutes - 51.8 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I speak with cave diving legend, Edd Sorenson. In addition, to his exploration of the caves of the Florida Panhandle, Edd was one of the original members of the International Underwater Cave Rescue and Recovery team. He has been involved in several successful cave rescues and sadly a number of cave recoveries. In particular Edd is renown as having the temperament and skill set to be able to undertake cave recoveries that are at the very limits of what is p...

E028 - Wrecks & Caves of Sri Lanka with Dharshana Jayawardena

March 31, 2019 01:39 - 37 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode sponsored by XDEEP, I catch up with Dharshana Jayawardena or DJ. DJ is a pioneering underwater explorer in Sri Lanka. In addition to being an author, he is the founder of DiveSriLanka.com and is also a field editor for Asian Diver magazine. DJ has identified the origins of several mystery wrecks; among them the World War I SS Worcestershire and a World War II Catalina patrol bomber. Recently he has ventured into cave diving and discovered Sri Lanka’s first major underwater ca...

E027 - Sidemount Essentials with Matteo Varenna

March 21, 2019 00:53 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In this episode, I catch up with Matteo Varenna. Matteo is a terrific sidemount diver and instructor and a great guy as well. In this episode we go deep into: his background in diving and sidemount what is wrong with Sidemount Specialty Instructor training and how this can be fixed why he decided to become a Sidemount Essentials instructor the importance of video feedback in dive courses the problems with social media and forums his XDEEP presentations on set up and fixing issue...

E026 - Expedition Bjurälven with Micke Tilja

March 09, 2019 03:57 - 33 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this week's episode kindly sponsored by XDEEP, I interview Micke Tilja of Expedition Bjurälven, a project now in its 12th year undertaken by a team of awesome divers and support crew who brave the height of the Swedish winter exploring the Bjurälven cave system in the Swedish mountains. Micke and I go deep into: his background in diving and sidemount how Expedition Bjurälven came about the equipment they use the skill-sets required to dive in these conditions what they have dis...

E025 - British Cave Diving & the CDG with Michael Thomas

February 27, 2019 20:30 - 54 minutes - 53.7 MB

When it comes to the history of sidemount diving, all roads lead back to the UK and the sump divers of the Cave Diving Group or CDG. The CDG gained world-wide attention and recognition following their stellar contribution to the Thai Cave rescue. In this week's episode kindly sponsored by XDEEP, I interview Michael Thomas. Mike is the Training Officer for the Somerset Section of the Cave Diving Group (CDG) and a TDI Sidemount and Cave Instructor. Mike and I go deep into: his background ...

E024 - Toddy Style Sidemount with Thorsten Waelde

February 20, 2019 08:44 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

In this week's episode, I interview one of the world's top divers and explorers Thorsten Waelde or "Toddy". Toddy is the owner of Protec Sardinia and the inventor of the "Toddy Style" sidemount systems and a great guy as well.   In this episode Toddy and I go deep into: his background in diving about Toddy Style sidemount diving in beautiful Sardinia, Italy the exciting T-Reb sidemount rebreather  and much more... Featured in this episode: Protec Sardinia - https://prote...

E023 - Australian Cave Exploration with Ryan Kaczkowski

February 13, 2019 20:22 - 33 minutes - 34.2 MB

  Every now and again a dive image captures your attention and you say "WTF"!! One from a few months back was the expedition into Cocklebiddy Cave, Western Australia by a team of three divers, Stephen Fordyce, Liz Rogers and Ryan Kaczkowski. The pic was taken by Liz and features Ryan and Stephen towing a literal mountain of equipment into Cocklebiddy... I thought... That is seriously badass... So when Brendan Moore suggested that I reach out to Ryan I was straight on it. Ryan lives i...

E022 - Cave Exploration in British Columbia with Peter Norris

February 06, 2019 04:49 - 46 minutes - 46 MB

Many thanks to Rebecca Barrett who introduced me to Peter Norris... a cave explorer from British Columbia, Canada. She mentioned Peter was involved in some pretty cool projects and had discovered a unique cave system on Vancouver Island called "Wet Dreams" so with that... I just had to learn more. Peter's a caver who became a sump and cave diver to extend his capabilities in exploring cave systems. Sidemount was an absolute necessity in this... Not only to enable him to pass restrictions b...

E021 - Sidemount Customisation with Andy Goring SUMP UK

January 30, 2019 06:13 - 38 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 - ht...

E020 - Multi-cylinder Sidemount

January 23, 2019 07:25 - 28 minutes - 30 MB

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 ...

E019 - Sidemount Diving Niue Island

January 15, 2019 23:37 - 27 minutes - 27.6 MB

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 en...

E018- Sidemount & Cave Exploration with Natalie Gibb

January 09, 2019 03:40 - 46 minutes - 46 MB

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 div...

E017 - Sidemount Diving Truk Lagoon

December 20, 2018 06:39 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MB

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 pla...

E016 - Dominican Republic Cave Exploration with Phillip Lehman

December 12, 2018 06:49 - 41 minutes - 40.7 MB

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 e...

E015 - New Zealand Cave Exploration with Tom Crisp

December 04, 2018 18:25 - 40 minutes - 39.4 MB

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...

E014 - The Thai Cave Rescue with Erik Brown

November 18, 2018 07:14 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

 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 brilli...

E013 - Madagascar Cave Exploration with Patrick Widmann

November 13, 2018 05:52 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MB

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: Sponso...

E012 - XDEEP Stealth 2.0 Deep Dive with Patrick Widmann

November 06, 2018 07:20 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

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 importan...

E011 - Sidemount Fundamentals - Equipment

October 30, 2018 06:21 - 24 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this week's episode, I start with a very special announcement... XDEEP will be joining us as the first sponsor of Speaking Sidemount. I have been diving the XDEEP Stealth 2.0 for the past five years and absolutely love this system. I am very appreciative of the support which will help me to continue developing Speaking Sidemount. In this episode on: Sidemount Fundamentals - Equipment, I cover: Considerations in selecting a sidemount harness Setting up and fitting your harness Steel...

E010 - Audrey Cudel Interview

October 23, 2018 07:24 - 51 minutes - 51.9 MB

This week I interview my good friend Audrey Cudel. Splitting her time between her base in Gozo and Yucatan Mexico, Audrey is an amazing Sidemount and Cave Instructor and an absolute "ninja" in the water. In this episode we discuss: Audrey's beginnings in sidemount Her experiences with a variety of sidemount harnesses Adapting sidemount to different environments Audrey's approach to sidemount and cave training Choosing a sidemount instructor The limitations of sidemount Using dry...

E009 - Jill Heinerth Interview: Sidemount and Exploration

October 16, 2018 09:38 - 28 minutes - 28.8 MB

This week I interview one of the world's great divers and foremost explorers, Jill Heinerth. Jill and I talk about: Her beginnings in sidemount and exploration Considerations in fitting a sidemount harness for women Sidemount Rebreathers Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada Jill's advice for aspiring explorers Preparing for dives and dealing with issues underwater Water conservation and much more.... If you like the podcast, please share with your friends and consider leaving us...

E008 - Brian Kakuk Interview: The Caves of the Bahamas

October 09, 2018 07:34 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Excellent interview with Brian Kakuk; cave explorer, cave/sidemount instructor and conservationist. Brian is a sidemount diving pioneer and the principal of Bahamas Underground. In this episode we talk about: The early days of sidemount diving How to choose a sidemount harness Cave diving and exploration in Abaco, Bahamas The KISS Sidekick Sidemount Rebreather Science and conservation of the Bahamas Caves Balancing conservation with tourism Sidemount training and much more.... ...

E007 - Garry Dallas Part 2: Bell Island & SF2 Sidemount Rebreather

October 02, 2018 20:02 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MB

Part 2 of my interview with Garry Dallas of Simply Sidemount. In this episode Garry and I discuss: Cave exploration Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada The Scuba Force SF2 Sidemount eCCR The importance of good training and much more... If you like the podcast please subscribe and consider leaving us a 5-star review. Like our Facebook page to stay in touch and receive updates on coming episodes - https://www.facebook.com/speakingsidemount/ Featured in this episode: Ocean Quest...

E006 - The Importance of the "Hover" - Garry Dallas Interview Part 1

September 25, 2018 08:07 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MB

Part 1 of my interview with Garry Dallas. Garry's a great guy and a phenomenal sidemount diver and instructor. In this episode Garry and I discuss: the benefits of sidemount, what it takes to be a great sidemount diver, sidemount boat diving, building awareness, and the importance of developing the "hover". and much more... If you like the podcast please subscribe and consider leaving us a 5-star review. Like our Facebook page to stay in touch and receive updates on coming ep...

E005 - Developing Comfort in Sidemount - Steve Bogaerts Interview Part 2

September 18, 2018 06:46 - 23 minutes - 23.5 MB

In part 2 of my interview with renown cave explorer and modern day sidemount pioneer, Steve Bogaerts, we discuss: Cave exploration The importance of building comfort levels and experience The Divesoft Liberty Sidemount Rebreather and much more... If you like the podcast please subscribe and consider leaving us a 5-star review. Like our Facebook page to stay in touch and receive updates on coming episodes - https://www.facebook.com/speakingsidemount/

E004 - The Beginnings of Modern Day Sidemount - Steve Bogaerts Interview Part 1

September 11, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 25.3 MB

This is a special episode, for a special moment, as we officially launch the "Speaking Sidemount" podcast!!! Last month, I reached out to Steve Bogaerts... renown cave explorer and one of the modern day greats of sidemount. I asked Steve if he would do an interview for my new podcast on sidemount diving. Without hesitation, he agreed and wow... the information he shared blew me away. Steve is without doubt one of the most knowledgeable and experienced sidemount divers on the planet but, ...

E003 - Michur Interview Part 2

September 03, 2018 22:06 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MB

Part 2 of our interview with Tomasz (Michur) Michura. In this episode we discuss steel vs. aluminium cylinders, his dual bladder configuration, boat diving and our wishes for the sidmount community. If you like the podcast please subscribe and consider leaving us a 5-star review.

E002 - 4 Foundations of Sidemount Diving - Michur Interview Part 1

September 01, 2018 22:44 - 25 minutes - 27.3 MB

In episode 2, I cover the foundations of a good sidemount diver and then interview one of the world's great sidemount "skills technicians"... Tomasz (Michur) Michura of Sidemount Silesia in Poland.  In part 1 of the interview, Michur and I discuss his background, sidemount diving, and the skills practice he does... an episode not to be missed!!!

E001 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Dive Sidemount

August 18, 2018 04:17 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

Steve Davis sets the scene and talks about his vision for the "Speaking Sidemount" Podcast. He then covers the benefits of sidemount diving by sharing the "7 Reasons Why You Should Dive Sidemount". Subscribe to the show to get future episodes and consider giving us a 5 star review if you liked the show. You can check out our website, like our Facebook page and subscribe to our YouTube Channel via the links below. https://www.sidemountpros.com https://www.facebook.com/speakingsidemoun...