The EASY way to put on a KISS Sidewinder Rebreather | BLUE WORLD EXTRA

In this short instructional video, Jonathan demonstrates how he dons his KISS Sidewinder rebreather. Credit where due: this "over the head" technique originated with Brian Kakuk. Also seen in this video is the very cool "patented" (LOL) rear exhaust string we stole from Doug Ebersole, and the "float your loop" trick also from Doug. What is not shown in this video is before you don the unit, get all the hoses and dangly stuff clipped off so you can find it all once you put the sidewinder on. Hope this is helpful everyone! Love that sidewinder!!!
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[@dgebersole]

Thanks for the "shout out" about the easy way to retrieve your loop hose in the water and I hope you are enjoying my "rear exhaust string" hack! Happy Easter! Hope to see you soon!

[@BlueWorldplus]

See you soon Doug!!

[@YukonSeanHolland]

First time I have ever seen that style of rear dump pull. Kinda cool

[@BlueWorldplus]

OK, I flat out stole that from Doug Ebersole and I should have mentioned that.

[@shaunspadafora7943]

Trolling Todd - GOLD.

[@MarkkuS]

You guys make me want to buy a rebreather and chill with it in the living room 😂

[@Pnwdive]

That was simple and easy! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Dandeb19]

Happy Easter to you and your lovely family. Too fun to see you. ❤

[@sjldfilms5126]

So glad to see your back! Happy Easter!

[@sammoyers905]

It is such a shame that you two guys never seem to enjoy what you're doing... 😉 Enjoyed the video as always. Keep up the great work. 🙂

[@BlueWorldplus]

Yes, this job is such a slog! LOL

[@MidGosp]

Happy Easter Jonathan, can you make a video about New England sharks and seal populations coming back

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

Very nice!!! ❤ 😁

[@newfaceh214]

Thank you! 👏

[@MRnautilus9]

New episode on florida springs coming ? 😎

[@johnvanostrand5426]

Try that in cold water climates with 20 lbs of lead on the harness, a can light battery on it, and a dry suit with thick thermals (because of 0C water) The harness gets caught on dry glove cufs and the dump valve. That's if you can get it that high over your head with all that weight. My harness with all that is about 50 or 60 lbs.

[@BlueWorldplus]

It's a bit harder, but still easier than lying backwards on a bench!

[@johnvanostrand5426]

@@BlueWorldplus Having struggled to do it your way many times (against the recommendation of my instructor and ignoring my buddy's success) I switched to the "on-your-back" method. Here's why it's easier. With as much weight as I have on the unit and the restrictions put on by a drysuit with full ice-diving thermals, the shoulder straps are all but stuck to your shoulders lifting them or repositioning them isn't easy. Because of the weight of the entire thing with lead it can't be lifted as easy as you show. Which means it's lifted unevenly and can't be dropped straight down. I've had one can upside down more than once while using your method. One shoulder strap twists after catching on a dump valve every time and the stuck shoulder straps make that very hard to correct. I had to locate all the things that got out of place because of the shuffle and fight the restrictions of the dry suit at the same time. On-your-back means you can manipulate straps and bungees and other things without all the tension on the unit. I've done each way about a dozen times and decided that with a 5mm wetsuit your method is easier but with a dry suit and lots of lead it isn't. There isn't one way to do things and what works for you might not work for others.

[@troponiq]

@@johnvanostrand5426 John, as a female diver - 60 kg-ish - with weak triceps and elbows - I confirm that the "on-your-back" method works better for both wetsuit and drysuit with thick undergarments. Nothing gets caught under the tensioned straps either, as you correctly pointed out. Another advantage is that you don't risk losing balance on a small boat getting hammered by waves - where I found that kneeling next to the bench or simply laying back and then lifting it from the ground up is safer.

[@ahmedmahomed]

Coool❤😊🎉

[@ahmedmahomed]

New upload🎉

[@toeticket]

I wish my CCR was that easy to put on.

[@AndrewR74]

Please show us more how you’ve modified your deflator.

[@BlueWorldplus]

It's a string in a tube that goes around back.

[@AndrewR74]

So just extending the deflator string and putting it in a tube? I’ve just had shoulder surgery, and the xdeep deflator is going to be an issue now.

[@dylonswiatek]

Send it

[@sergiescandell]

Hey Thanks Jonathan. Can you tell the total weight of the full pack you got on your back in this video? the rebreather itself with filters full + wing and harness + O2 tank? (excluding the diluent aluminum tanks on each side). Many thanks!

[@BlueWorldplus]

Actually that's a good thing to find out. I'll weigh it.

[@dirkrosemann1123]

...in wich way you route your deflate valvet?

[@wolfgangmuhsal]

Well... you are in. And how do you get out?

[@BlueWorldplus]

🤣

[@dylonswiatek]

Is that a lanyard for your back dump valve?

[@BlueWorldplus]

Yes, stolen from Doug Ebersole!

[@ScubaGirlsInternational]

Haaaaaam😂

[@matthewkretschmer7010]

I presume that your in southeastern USA, in the Swamp areas.

[@BlueWorldplus]

Merritts Mill Pond in Marianna, diving with Edd.