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Dive with Freedom and Versatility – Learn Sidemount Diving!
The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty course introduces a streamlined and versatile approach to diving. By configuring your scuba gear on your sides rather than your back, you’ll enjoy greater comfort, better balance, and increased freedom of movement underwater. Ideal for both recreational and technical divers, sidemount diving also allows for extended dive times with an additional cylinder.
Why Take the Sidemount Diver Specialty?
The PADI Sidemount Course is perfect for divers looking to enhance their underwater experience by mastering sidemount diving. Here’s why you should take the course:
- Enhanced Comfort: Distribute your equipment weight more effectively for a more comfortable dive.
- Streamlined Profile: Reduce drag and improve your trim underwater.
- Increased Safety: Access to redundant air supplies when using multiple cylinders.
- Versatility: Dive in tighter spaces or enjoy longer dive times.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll gain hands-on training and expert instruction on the sidemount configuration. Key skills include:
- Proper assembly and setup of a sidemount system.
- Adjusting your sidemount gear for optimal balance and trim.
- Cylinder management, including switching regulators underwater.
- Streamlining your body position for energy efficiency and buoyancy control.
- Handling emergencies with sidemount-specific techniques.
Requirements
- Be at least 15 years old (Some locations may have a minimum age of 12 )
- Be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Medical Clearance
What's Included
- Transfers to/from your resort
- Dive Instructor
- Scuba equipment
What's not Included
- confined water/ open water Dive
Section 1: eLearning (Theory)
The theory portion for the PADI Sidemount Diver course is completed online and can be started at any time, from anywhere. To ensure you’re fully prepared for the water sessions, the eLearning must be completed before these activities begin. Upon confirming your booking, we will send you an access code via email to log into the platform.
Section 2: Confined Water Sessions
On your first day, we will take you to the pool to learn and master all the required skills. These sessions are designed to help you build confidence and mastery in a safe, controlled environment. You’ll Practice equipment setup and master the basic skills in a confined water environment. Training typically runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Section 3: Open Water Dives (3 Dives)
On day 2, you will be joining the boat excursion, giving you an opportunity to refine your skills and enjoy the benefits of sidemount diving under real conditions.
The locations will be scheduled and advised based on weather and sea conditions.
All our dive sites are in the area between Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Typically, boat excursions last from 9 am to 3-4 pm.
We will arrange for you to be picked up from your hotel to arrive at our pier 30–60 minutes before departure for briefings and pre-departure checks.
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Overview
Dive with Freedom and Versatility – Learn Sidemount Diving!
The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty course introduces a streamlined and versatile approach to diving. By configuring your scuba gear on your sides rather than your back, you’ll enjoy greater comfort, better balance, and increased freedom of movement underwater. Ideal for both recreational and technical divers, sidemount diving also allows for extended dive times with an additional cylinder.
Why Take the Sidemount Diver Specialty?
The PADI Sidemount Course is perfect for divers looking to enhance their underwater experience by mastering sidemount diving. Here’s why you should take the course:
- Enhanced Comfort: Distribute your equipment weight more effectively for a more comfortable dive.
- Streamlined Profile: Reduce drag and improve your trim underwater.
- Increased Safety: Access to redundant air supplies when using multiple cylinders.
- Versatility: Dive in tighter spaces or enjoy longer dive times.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll gain hands-on training and expert instruction on the sidemount configuration. Key skills include:
- Proper assembly and setup of a sidemount system.
- Adjusting your sidemount gear for optimal balance and trim.
- Cylinder management, including switching regulators underwater.
- Streamlining your body position for energy efficiency and buoyancy control.
- Handling emergencies with sidemount-specific techniques.
What's Included
- Transfers to/from your resort
- Dive Instructor
- Scuba equipment
What's not Included
- confined water/ open water Dive
Requirements
- Be at least 15 years old (Some locations may have a minimum age of 12 )
- Be a certified PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Medical Clearance
Itinerary
Section 1: eLearning (Theory)
The theory portion for the PADI Sidemount Diver course is completed online and can be started at any time, from anywhere. To ensure you’re fully prepared for the water sessions, the eLearning must be completed before these activities begin. Upon confirming your booking, we will send you an access code via email to log into the platform.
Section 2: Confined Water Sessions
On your first day, we will take you to the pool to learn and master all the required skills. These sessions are designed to help you build confidence and mastery in a safe, controlled environment. You’ll Practice equipment setup and master the basic skills in a confined water environment. Training typically runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Section 3: Open Water Dives (3 Dives)
On day 2, you will be joining the boat excursion, giving you an opportunity to refine your skills and enjoy the benefits of sidemount diving under real conditions.
The locations will be scheduled and advised based on weather and sea conditions.
All our dive sites are in the area between Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Typically, boat excursions last from 9 am to 3-4 pm.
We will arrange for you to be picked up from your hotel to arrive at our pier 30–60 minutes before departure for briefings and pre-departure checks.
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