Sidemount Authority by Turk

10/02/2026

I have to agree with them on this one. What do all of you think about self-service?

Should only dive shops understand life-support gear? Deep6 explains why teaching divers to service their own regulators makes diving safer.

10/01/2026

The first run of merch is live. Check it out now and be sure to hurry so you get the launch discount.

We have multiple lines available. Some are direct from the AXIS method I created, others are funny and some are just because I wanted to and could. There is even a notebook for writing down your dive plans, gas calculations, etc. We even have a "Karst Notebook" for those days when your hands are still a little wet but you need to jot down important information.

Check it out and give us your feedback so we can take that into consideration when we solidify our different lines.

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09/22/2026

I always disliked the Ambassador thing because it was always the people with big follower counts that have already built their name in diving. It never allowed for the instructors who are working at gaining a following and put in countless hours of skills practice. Most of the time, instructors like this do not recognition, in fact, they usually get treated pretty poorly at your average dive center. Zero recognition for going above and beyond.

Now at Deep6, I get to be part of rolling out our new "Rising Star Ambassador" program. The entire premise is to find the next generation of elite instructors before the massive following shows up. Find the divers who are already doing the work in the shadows, training in new environments, chasing harder certifications, showing up for themselves when no one's watching, and tell them, early, that someone in this industry sees it and is willing to back it.

We didn't want to wait until an instructor already had 100,000 followers and a dozen brand deals lined up. By then, everyone's an ambassador. We wanted to find the ones still doing it for the love of the teaching.

Our first Rising Star is Beth Guirr. I have been following her progress closely for some time now and there is no one better to pick as our first Rising Star. Her love of teaching and the desire to be the best is what is driving her. We see you Beth and we have your back!

08/20/2026

Hoping this starts conversations around instructor mental health!
https://sidemountauthority.com/articles/

08/18/2026

Need tips on choosing your sidemount instructor? I have the only tip you need, choose me! 😂 Seriously though, here are some questions to ask any instructor you are considering paying to teach you.

Expert sidemount scuba diving training and gear reviews from a RAID Tech Trimix Sidemount Instructor.

07/17/2026

I know I promised a video so here it is! It has taken longer than I wanted and there are a few technical issues with it that I will have ironed out before the next video....but this is what I am up to now.

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06/29/2026

Now live at https://sidemountauthority.com/ is the updated review of the Deep6 Eddy Fins (flippers). I reviewed these fins 8 years ago on my YouTube channel with very little dives on them. Now I have thousands of dives in these fins and thought it was time to revisit it.

06/25/2026

What is my favorite piece of sidemount and tech diving gear? It is my hose retainers from D-Luxe Dive Gear . Go check out the article and the older video I made about these.

I just ordered some more and once they arrive, I will make a short video about them. Thanks to Sven for keeping my hoses tucked nice and tidy along my cylinder.

After six years of side mount diving on D'luxe Dive Gear's hose retainers, here's why I think they're worth every penny — even at twice the price of the rubber alternatives.

06/25/2026

The first article is up on the new website! Go check it out and share with your dive buddies.

SDI lowered their ratios — but did they do enough? A working instructor's take on training standards, the RSTC, and who's really protecting divers.

06/24/2026

The new website it is. There are still changes being made but this is the basis for much more to come.

Expert sidemount scuba diving training and gear reviews from a RAID Tech Trimix Sidemount Instructor.