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Why The KISS Sidewinder 2 Took So Long and Why It Was Worth It!

Speaking Sidemount by Steve Davis

Feb 26, 202601:39:48Sports & Recreation

The Sidewinder 2 is here — and the story behind it is wild. In this episode brought to you by XDEEP, Patrick Widmann joins me to share the real journey behind the years-long development of the Sidewinder 2 rebreather. Fr...

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Why The KISS Sidewinder 2 Took So Long and Why It Was Worth It! is an episode from Speaking Sidemount by Steve Davis. The Sidewinder 2 is here — and the story behind it is wild. In this episode brought to you by XDEEP, Patrick Widmann joins...

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The Sidewinder 2 is here — and the story behind it is wild. In this episode brought to you by XDEEP, Patrick Widmann joins me to share the real journey behind the years-long development of the Sidewinder 2 rebreather. From design struggles, manufacturing setbacks and testing fails, to finally achieving CE approval in January 2026. Please sit back and enjoy this behind-the-scenes look from inside the project, showcasing the incredible drive and ambition of the entire KISS rebreathers team that has brought us to this point. Huge thanks to Patrick Widmann, KISS Training Director, for sharing some time from his busy schedule. Host Bio: Steve Davis is a passionate sidemount instructor, technical diver, and the voice behind Speaking Sidemount. With extensive experience in sidemount and overhead environments, Steve brings deep insight and curiosity to every conversation. 🎥 Sidemount Pros YouTube Channel 📘 Sidemount Fundamentals eBook: 🤿 Train with Steve: 💛 Support the show: 📸 Follow Steve on Instagram: @nzsteved 🛠️ Thanks to our sponsor XDEEP - and to our guest, Patrick Widmann

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Published Feb 26, 2026 and 01:39:48 long