1. sidemount system for open-water and overhead enviroment

2. Little bit of history Evolution in configuration demands Sidemount divers typology FLY side FLY speleoContent

3. Little bit of history 1960’sEngland, 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

4. Photo by Duncan Price Different sidemount tanks It was really uncomfortable to put the gear on. “ready to dive” tank Complete “english “sidemount system

5. 1970’sFlorida 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’sFirst commercial sidemount system – Transpack 2000’sBrett Hamphill and his Armadillo 2010’sNew 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 2014FLYside Little bit of history Source: www.wikipedia.org

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

7. 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

8. Premise 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.

9. There are two basic types of sidemount divers 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

10. “WANT” sidemount group because My back hurts Twinset 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

11. “WANT” sidemount:FLY side

12. 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

13. FLY side : harness Optimal weight distribution → perfect trim Backplate: 3 options – Alu (0,75 kg), SS 3mm (2,75 kg), SS 6mm (5,5 kg) Unique weight pocket system (2x1kg, 2x2kg, 2x3kg)

14. FLY side : integrated weight Enough weight for your dive in drysuit FLY P-weight 6 kg Fly Blackplate Integrated weight 2x6kg

15. FLY side : wing 3D design “harmonica” Low profile Perfectly streamlined Reinforced side protection 3 entries: inflator, blank plug, over pressure valve (OPV) – all interchangeable Highly durable materials Cordura 2000 outer bladder Cordura 500 inner bladder Volume of 12L Produced in Europe 5 spots for harness attachment Tested in Europe, Mexico and New Zealand. Bungee and 2 bolt snaps attached

16. FLY side : butt plate Unique tool holder 4 positions for attaching tools Position for the light canister Hard-set design Attached to wing with 4 screws Attached to harness with 1 spot

17. FLY side : tank rigging kit Sidemount tank rigging kit for various cylinders: 7l Alu, S80, 10l/12l SS (171 diameter) Webbing band + SS buckle + boltsnap 2x stretch cord

18. FLY side : SCHOOL Version with adjustable harness After adjusting the strap ends can be secured with the rubber to be placed along the body Useful for dive schools and dive centres no need to adjust the harness for each diver Very fast solution for teaching and renting sidemount

19. Openwater divers Comfortable, reliable and well known harness Sufficient streamlined wing lift volume The unique and comfortable pocket weight system is more than sufficient for dry suit dives Flexible 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 diving All of the above & and have been tested in many caves so far. Who can use FLY side:

20. FLY side testing in Mexico

21. “NEED” sidemount : FLY speleo Minimalistic design Dedicated for explorers, at the end of the cave line There is a base model which is currently being modified It is smaller – approx. 6-8 L Compact Cooperation with cave explorers – Martyn John Farr Martyn John Farr

23. FLY speleo Being currently tested on New Zealand Old Cottage Cave Martyn explored new “Delightful Cave” with the FLY speleo prototype Tested together with our FINN LIGHTs FLY speleo is being developed now

24. New exploration made in Old Cottage cave

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