Summary of Contents for ADM Armadillo Sidemount
- Page 2 Introduction Designed mainly for side mount cave exploration, the Armadillo has evolved into a system that can be used for all types of diving. • Open water divers can use the harness with a single cylinder mounted on their back •...
- Page 3 Armadillo Schematic Right Left Shoulder Shoulder Strap Strap Shoulder D-Ring LP Inflator Cylinder Bungee Retrieval Strap Bungee Wing Retrieval Attachment Conforming D-Ring Strap Bungee D-Ring Cylinder D-Ring Attachment Butt Rings Stainless Waist Strap Buckle Crotch Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Scooter Strap Ring Crotch...
- Page 4 Even though the Armadillo harness is designed for Positioning the harness on your body (Fig. 5) simplicity, it is extremely important that it fits the diver correctly. An improper fit takes away the streamlined The harness must be positioned on your body cor- performance and needed buoyancy control.
- Page 5 Positioning the waist buckle (Fig. 6) The waist buckle should be placed on either the divers right or left hip (divers preference) as close as possible (1 to 3 inches) (2.5 to 7.6 cm) to the wing and hip D-ring. Note: The shoulder straps are rigged to slide over the waist buckle, which prevents the buckle from accidentally opening.
- Page 6 Positioning the armpit D-rings (Fig. 9) D-rings should be placed just below your armpits. These D-rings are used for the bungee retrieval straps and attach- ment D-ring for stage cylinders, reels, cameras, etc. To position the armpit D-rings: 1. Properly reposition the harness on your back. 2.
- Page 7 Assembling the shoulder, crotch, and waist straps (Fig. 12) The two shoulder and crotch strap loops slide over the waist strap to form a five point harness. To assemble the shoulder, crotch, and waist straps: 1. Put on the harness, and slide the left shoulder strap loop over the waist strap.
- Page 8 Fixed Knot Adjusting the cylinder bungee (Fig. 15) Cylinder The key to any side mount system is its ability to Bungee pull the cylinder valves and first stage regulators tightly into your sides. Stainless T-Bar The Armadillo comes with two large bungees that are attached to the inside back of the harness.
- Page 9 Wing conforming bungee (Fig. 18) The buoyancy inflation system is what separates the Arma- dillo apart from other side mount systems. The Armadillo is specifically designed to provide more lift on the divers hips, which displaces the weight of the cylinders. This results in less weight on the shoulders and ensures a proper horizon- tal swimming profile.
- Page 10 Feeding the cam strap (Fig. 20) Cam straps are used for the attachment points on the side mount cylinders. The diagram on the left illustrates the proper method for feeding the strap through the cam strap buckle. Arrows are molded into the cam buckle showing the direc- tion to feed the strap.
- Page 11 Right and left post cylinders (Fig. 23) The cylinder bungee on the Armadillo is used to pull the valve of the right and left Second Stage Regulator cylinders into your armpits. A right (standard) and left post valve is recommended for side mount cylinders.
- Page 12 Attaching cylinders to the butt plate (Fig. 25) The two, 3/8-inch handles on the Armadillo butt plate are the main attachment points for the side mount cylinders. To attach the cylinders to the butt plate: 1. Clip the right cylinder to the right attachment handle on the butt plate.
- Page 13 Attaching a single cylinder (Fig. 28) Cam Straps The Armadillo harness can also be used with a single cylinder for recreational diving. To set up the harness for a single cylinder: 1. Slip two cam straps through the slots located on the back of the harness.
- Page 14 For proper sidemount training courses mixtures is extremely dangerous and can cause serious injury and contact ADM at AdvDvrMag@aol.com death even by those with proper training and years of experience. For additional information on sidemount...
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