Sidemount Authority by Turk

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.

04/28/2026

Don't follow me. I love deep, tight spaces that are dark.

04/10/2026

Been awhile since I have done a "Just The Tip" so here is another one based on a failure I had on a dive. Get some D'Luxe Dive Gear hose retainers and always carry double enders. If you know me, you know my love of double enders!!