Sidemount course
Price
$700USD
Includes
Transport to & from the cenote
Full equipment rental
Entrance fees
Student manual
TDI Diver Certification card
Sidemount Training - Need to know
Sidemount is a new configuration where the diver will use 2 completely independent tanks. This enables the diver to:
*Carry more breathing gas.
*Be more independent as both tanks will have their own 1st and 2nd stages.
*Easier carry and find 2 available single tanks rather than a traditional set of doubles.
The TDI Sidemount Training is open to any diver already certified.
The duration of this course will be at least 3 days covering topics such as tank and harness set up, confined water practice, and open water dives.
Who is the sidemount course for?
The certified diver looking to use sidemounted tanks rather than the standard backmounted unit
Course Prerequisities
SDI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
18 years old or 15 with parents consent.
What can you expect to learn?
The SDI Sidemount Course takes an in depth look at all of the following and more:
Gas management utilizing independent tanks
Equipment considerations
Cylinder options
Regulator options
Wing and harness choices
Proper weighting
Hose routing
Communication
Hand signals
Problem Solving
Gas Sharing
Gas leaks
Water entries
Shore
Dock
S Drills
Sharing gas
Valve manipulation
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate are;
Plan Dive
Test and check all equipment
Familiarisation with area
Demonstrate the ability to safely manage gas in independent cylinders
Descend to planned depth and not exceed any pre planned limits
Safely manage gas in independent tanks
Attach tanks while
On the surface
At depth
Perform regulator switches
Execute safety stops
Whats in it for you?
Upon succesful completion of this course, graduates may engage in sidemount diving activities without supervision, provided the following limits are adhered to
Safety Stops as appropriate
Planned dives do not exceed divers current level of certification eg depth and
Decompression obligations.
Satisfaction delivered
"If you’re looking for an operator with knowledge, flexibility, and personability, look no further! Diving with Marc & Hannah was one of the best diving trips thus far - essentially a personally tailored couple days where they provided excellent guiding in and out of the water. Thanks again for the good times Marc & Hannah."
Dan C.
"Amazing diving today with Marc in cenotes Los Dos Ojos! Marc was super professional and friendly, I highly recommend to dive with him ! Thanks again."
Zoe L.
"Marc was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. We had an absolutely amazing day exploring the cenotes. I can't recommend him enough."
A. Gerrod
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