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Yes...you will need a sidemount harness, it’s got a back-mounted bladder (wing) and clips at your chest and butt to attach the tanks. I’ve got an Oxycheq and a Hollis. Dive Rite also makes them. You can go to the manufacturer’s website and see what I mean. Hollis is the only one I know of that makes different sizes so you may want to check them out if you are on the petite side.
"Swapping tanks" isn’t that bad - no worse than patting your head and rubbing your belly so if you can do that, you’re good.
Have you purchased your gear yet? You may want to try sidemount anyways to see what you prefer before you buy. do you have a sidemount instructor near you? If not, Jeff Loflin http://www.jeffloflin.com/. He’s certified a bunch of us and helped write the course for PADI so he should be able to recommend someone in your area. He also has a lot of photos and gear information in his website.
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