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Sidemount

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The TDI Sidemount diver course introduces divers to the benefits and techniques of using a sidemount configuration, providing enhanced flexibility, streamlining, and redundancy.
Duration: 3 Days
Dives: 1 Pool & 4 Ocean
Age: 18+

Rp 6,500,000.00 6500000.0 IDR Rp 6,500,000.00 Tax Included

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All divers diving or completing a course will require to fill out the TDI Medical form on arrival or pre-arrival.

Please make sure you read and confirm you are fit for scuba diving before booking.

Course Highlights


  • Learn advanced gas management techniques with independent cylinders.
  • Explore various equipment configurations, including regulator and cylinder options.
  • Master buoyancy control specific to sidemount diving.
  • Develop problem-solving skills, including gas-sharing and handling gas hemorrhages.
  • Gain experience with different water entries from shore and boat, including sidemount-specific drills.

Prerequisites


  • Must be an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or hold an equivalent certification.
  • Minimum age: 18 years (15 with parental consent).

What You Learn


  • Equipment setup and maintenance for sidemount diving.
  • Advanced communication and problem-solving underwater.
  • Techniques for efficient gas management and switching between independent cylinders.
  • Mastery of buoyancy and proper weighting specific to sidemount configuration.
  • Advanced propulsion techniques.
  • Carrying additional stage cylinders.


HOW TO BEGIN?



Self-Study


Choose your preferred self-study option: receive a comprehensive course manual or detailed instructions via email to begin your learning journey. Study at your own pace before arrival to ensure you’re well-prepared. Once on-site, you’ll join classroom sessions with your instructor to review the material, clarify concepts, and solidify your knowledge, setting the stage for successful hands-on training.


Self-Study time commitment: 4-6 hours


With Your Instructor


Engage in practical, hands-on training with your instructor. You’ll develop and refine essential skills, covering everything from equipment setup to advanced diving techniques. Your instructor will guide you through real-world scenarios, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dive independently. This immersive training builds your confidence and competence, equipping you to safely and efficiently explore the underwater world.


Diving time commitment: 3 Days



COURSE DETAILS


Includes: Course Materials, Sidemount Wing, Rigging & Regulators

Excludes: Gas for Nitrox options & Dive Computer