The KISS Sidewinder 2 has officially received CE approval, a milestone that confirms the sidemount rebreather meets European safety and performance standards and clears the way for wider adoption across the EU technical diving market.
The announcement was made by KISS Rebreathers in a statement shared via the company’s official Facebook page, where the manufacturer confirmed that the Sidewinder 2 had completed months of testing and assessment with the DEKRA certification body, resulting in formal CE certification becoming reality. According to the post published by KISS Rebreathers on Facebook, the approval process was completed without requiring design changes, underlining the maturity of the platform as it entered certification testing.
The Sidewinder 2 represents the latest evolution of KISS’s sidemount-focused manually controlled closed-circuit rebreather, a configuration that has long appealed to experienced divers seeking mechanical simplicity and flexibility. Built around a dual-scrubber layout and a compact sidemount form factor, the unit is designed to integrate cleanly with technical and cave diving setups while maintaining the brand’s traditional emphasis on robustness and straightforward engineering.
Product information published on the official KISS Rebreathers website describes the Sidewinder platform as a modular system aimed at divers who prefer to manage their oxygen addition manually, reducing reliance on electronics while retaining precise control. The Sidewinder 2 builds on that philosophy, refining the design while preserving the characteristics that made the original Sidewinder popular among advanced CCR divers, as outlined on the KISS Sidewinder product pages hosted by KISS Rebreathers.
CE approval is a critical step for any rebreather intended for sale and use in Europe, as certification requires rigorous testing of work of breathing, scrubber duration, gas delivery, and overall system safety under a range of simulated dive conditions. For European divers and training agencies, CE certification provides a clear benchmark of compliance and confidence in the equipment being used.
In its Facebook announcement, KISS Rebreathers described the certification as a significant moment for the Sidewinder project, marking the culmination of extensive development and validation work. The company also acknowledged the role of the DEKRA testing team in guiding the unit through the certification process, reinforcing the collaborative nature of modern rebreather approval.
With CE approval now in place, the Sidewinder 2 is positioned to expand its presence in European dive centres, training operations, and technical diving communities. For divers who value mechanically controlled CCR systems and sidemount adaptability, the certification signals that the Sidewinder 2 is no longer a niche import but a fully approved option within the European regulatory framework.
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