Discover a new level of freedom, flexibility, and comfort underwater with the Sidemount Diving Specialty Course. Unlike traditional back-mounted scuba systems, sidemount diving allows you to carry your tanks on the sides of your body, creating a more streamlined profile and improving balance in the water.
Originally developed for cave diving, sidemount configuration has become increasingly popular among recreational divers due to its versatility, safety benefits, and enhanced control. This course is designed to introduce you to the principles, equipment setup, and techniques required to dive confidently using a sidemount system.
Whether you’re looking to improve your trim and buoyancy, reduce strain on your back, or prepare for more advanced diving environments, sidemount diving offers a modern and efficient alternative to traditional scuba setups.
Why Choose Sidemount Diving?
The Sidemount Diving Specialty Course is perfect for divers who want to:
- Improve trim, balance, and buoyancy control
- Enjoy greater comfort and flexibility underwater
- Reduce back strain by carrying tanks at your sides
- Access tight spaces and unique dive environments
- Enhance safety with redundant gas supply systems
- Develop advanced equipment configuration skills
Sidemount is especially useful for underwater exploration, wreck diving, and technical diving pathways.
Course Highlights
- Complete sidemount equipment setup and configuration
- Tank mounting and adjustment techniques
- Streamlining and trim optimization
- Gas management using multiple tanks
- Buoyancy and propulsion techniques
- Problem-solving and emergency procedures
- Practical open water training dives
Course Structure
1. Knowledge Development
Learn the fundamentals of sidemount diving, including equipment configuration, safety procedures, and dive planning.
2. Confined Water Training
Practice setting up and adjusting your sidemount gear in a controlled environment, focusing on balance and comfort.
3. Open Water Dives
Apply your skills in real dive conditions, refining your trim, buoyancy, and gas management techniques.
Who Can Join?
- Certified Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Minimum age: 15 years old
- Comfortable in the water and basic diving skills
