Sidemount
Duration: 3 Days
Dives: 1 Pool & 4 Ocean
Age: 18+
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