<p><strong>The Sidewinder 2 is here — and the story behind it is wild.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Huge thanks to Patrick Widmann, KISS Training Director, for sharing some time from his busy schedule.</p><p>Host Bio:</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>🎥 Sidemount Pros YouTube Channel  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sidemountpros">https://www.youtube.com/@sidemountpros</a></p><p>📘 Sidemount Fundamentals eBook: <a href="https://www.sidemountpros.com/store">https://www.sidemountpros.com/store</a></p><p>🤿 Train with Steve: <a href="https://www.sidemountpros.com/courses">https://www.sidemountpros.com/courses</a></p><p>💛 Support the show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/speakingsidemount">https://www.patreon.com/c/speakingsidemount</a></p><p>📸 Follow Steve on Instagram: @nzsteved</p><p>🛠️ Thanks to our sponsor XDEEP - <a href="https://www.xdeep.eu">https://www.xdeep.eu</a> and to our guest, Patrick Widmann</p><p></p>