MARES SIDEMOUNT HIP ALU RINGS (R&L) BCD
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Product Information
The Mares Sidemount Hip Alu Rings (R&L) are anodized aluminum rings that mount in the hip area of a sidemount harness for attaching sidemount cylinders. Made from 2mm thick, 40μ anodized aluminum, they are laser cut and engraved and sold as a right and left (R&L) pair.
Who it is for
These rings are built for divers using a Mares XR Sidemount harness system who need hip attachment points for their sidemount cylinders. The highly technical pre-shaping and total modularity design let them work across different sidemount configurations.
Key details
- Material: 40μ anodized aluminum, 2mm thick
- Construction: laser cut and engraved
- Design: highly technical pre-shaping for total modularity across sidemount setups
- Weight: 42 grams
- Configuration: sold as a right and left (R&L) pair
- Compatibility: Mares XR Sidemount harness systems
Compatibility and sizing
These hip rings are designed to mount in the harness of Mares XR Sidemount systems. Mares also offers a stainless steel SS316 version of this hip ring (Sidemount Hip SS316 Rings) as a separate product, if a different material is preferred.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Mares dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California, serving divers since 2003. Call or chat with us if you have questions about fit or compatibility with your sidemount harness.
- Anodized aluminum construction: made from 40μ anodized aluminum for the ring body.
- 2mm thickness: the rings measure 2mm thick.
- Laser cut and engraved: the rings are laser cut and engraved.
- Highly technical pre-shaping: the rings are pre-shaped for use in sidemount harness setups.
- Total modularity: designed to work with all types of sidemount configurations.
- Right and left pair: sold as an R&L set for symmetrical hip mounting.
- 42 gram weight: listed weight of 42 grams.
- Mares XR compatible: built to mount in Mares XR Sidemount harness systems.
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Anodizing | 40μ anodized aluminum |
| Material | Anodized aluminum |
| Weight | 42 g |
| Configuration | Right and Left (R&L) pair |
| Compatibility | Mares XR Sidemount harness systems |
| MPN | 4175462MM |
| SKU | 4175462MM |
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What material are the Mares Sidemount Hip Alu Rings made from?
They are made from 40μ anodized aluminum, 2mm thick, and are laser cut and engraved. This construction is designed for the highly technical pre-shaping used in Mares XR Sidemount harness systems.
Are the Hip Alu Rings compatible with any sidemount harness?
They are designed to mount in Mares XR Sidemount harness systems. Their total modularity design allows them to work across different types of sidemount configurations within that compatibility.
Do the Hip Alu Rings come as a single ring or a pair?
They are sold as a right and left (R&L) pair, with a listed weight of 42 grams and 2mm anodized aluminum construction.
Is there a stainless steel version of this hip ring available?
Yes, Mares also makes a stainless steel SS316 version called the Sidemount Hip SS316 Rings. It is a separate product from this anodized aluminum version, for divers who prefer stainless steel hardware.












