First Dive With New 7-litre Stage in Side Mount

I've dived with the new stage in twins; now to try in sidemount. Clipping on and off took some practice but then with a wee change in weight distribution it felt really good. Lateral trim imbalance easily offset by breathing a bit more out of the LH primary cylinder and then I really could forget it was there! A few more dives required before I'm ready for the TDI Adv Nx and Deco later in the year.
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[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

I get so claustrophobic breathing underwater, it's the weirdest feeling. Kudos to you!

[@timgosling6189]

I think it did feel odd at first. But I started in the shallow end of a pool where you could just stand up if you needed, and went from there. Very soon I hardly thought about it. Now it’s just like being weightless and flying slowly through this beautiful world. Takes lots of training but can be so worth it😊

[@youMatterItDoesGetBetter]

@@timgosling6189 I’ll try again. My first time was 30+ ft in the ocean and I eventually shot up to the surface.

[@timgosling6189]

@@youMatterItDoesGetBetter That's definitely not good. Step-by-step training should gradually expand your skills and comfort zone. And in fact good divers never stop learning. I hope you come to love the sport as much as I do.