Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount scuba diving with your PADI dive instructor. Many divers find sidemount tanks are more comfortable and easier to put on in the water. Sidemount diving is also beneficial for divers who want improved balance and prolonged dives.
Pre-requisites:
Minimum age 15 years
PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)
Before starting any PADI course, you MUST have a PADI Medical Statement filled.
What do I need to bring?
Full diving equipment. If you don’t have yours – write to us!
How long will it take?
This course takes up to 2 full days.
Learning objectives:
Assemble and configure sidemount equipment
Mount scuba tanks in the water
Adjust your weights for optimal balance
Frog kick to move easily while wearing sidemount
Experience a different scuba configuration
Improve gas management
Gain insight into basic tec diving techniques
What is included?
Online materials any langue
Scuba instructor supervision
Transport
Certification
First, you’ll make a confined water dive to become familiar with sidemount diving equipment. Our PADI Instructor will also teach you sidemount diving skills including: frog kicking, attaching and removing scuba tanks as you enter and exit the water, unclipping a scuba tank and swimming with the tank in front of you, and how to switch second stages and manage your breathing gas when wearing two scuba tanks. When you’re comfortable with these skills, you’ll make three open water dives where you’ll practice your new skills, buoyancy control and problem solving.
