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SMB
03-19-2009, 12:28 PM
Hi all,
Just posted a new sidemount video on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDp58Wrz4Uk
Cantey
03-19-2009, 12:42 PM
are you using a wing?
underwaterjedi
03-19-2009, 12:45 PM
Very cool video. I like the acrobatics at the start, also great music. I noticed the diver isn't using a wing. How do you control buoyancy without it?
tr909
03-19-2009, 01:23 PM
SMB i canīt see it in sweden,what is wrong?
"Not available in your country"
phillip1
03-19-2009, 01:34 PM
me too, it says not available in your country, DR.
Arek Pers
03-19-2009, 01:35 PM
SMB i canīt see it in sweden,what is wrong?
"Not available in your country"
same here in Bahamas :smt086
tr909
03-19-2009, 01:37 PM
Steve can u fix the problem?
I want to see more of your Razor harness.
cmufieldhockey8
03-19-2009, 01:47 PM
nice video!
ae3753
03-19-2009, 04:14 PM
SMB i canīt see it in sweden,what is wrong?
"Not available in your country"

Can you guys see this link?
http://www.youtube.com/v/yDp58Wrz4Uk

Might be a possible workaround.
tr909
03-19-2009, 04:36 PM
No,it don`t work
shiney
03-19-2009, 05:42 PM
Works in Canada. Nice video.

You can try posting the video to Vimeo.com, I find it streams HD videos better anyways.
czunderwater
03-19-2009, 07:21 PM
Still does not work in Bahamas
ardhill
03-19-2009, 07:37 PM
There may be issues with the music licence in different countries, I've seen that here in the UK.

Awesome video - you sure your not a fish Steve?
skdvr
03-20-2009, 08:20 AM
Love the video...

Phil
Arctic Mike
03-20-2009, 08:48 AM
Great Video! Can you give us some specifics on the sm rig?
SMB
03-20-2009, 11:57 AM
Hi All,
Sorry for not replying sooner to your questions I have been in the jungle and only just got back this morning.

Ok to answer some of the questions:

Yes the Sidemount Harness is my own design and is called the Razor.
The Razor Harness is available for sale direct from me.

I am using a buoyancy device which I call "The BAT" (Buoyancy and Trim).
You can see it wrapped around my waist.
In actual fact it is a 3l camelbak that I orally inflate if required.
It is a prototype and I am working on a better modular buoyancy system to go with the Razor Harness.
Fully inflated the BAT gives around about 7lbs of lift.

In this video I am wearing an old 7mm suit that is probably compressed to 5mm and 6lbs of lead (2 * 3lbs on the harness webbing at the waist).

With Al80 sm tanks the rig is is pretty balanced in salt water so I did not need to use the BAT during this dive and controlled my buoyancy throughout with breath control (max depth 35M/115ft).

Have a look at my other video if you want to see more of the Razor Harness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvS3muJUVWA

The reason the video will not play in some locations is due to copyright issues with one of the music tracks on the video that apply to some countries but not others apparently.
i will try and fix the problem or post the video somewhere else but it may take a couple of days.

I am back off into the jungle for a couple of days so will not be able to answer any more questions until I get back.