Sidemount Diver
PADI Sidemount Diver Course
Find a new and different way to configure your cylinders with the PADI Sidemount Diver course. Because you are able to move the cylinder from your back to your side, it instantly takes the pressure off of your back and gives you more flexibility to move and enjoy your dive.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Sidemount Diver Course Details
Total Cost:
- Class, pool and ocean instruction: $650
- Student Manual: Approx. $52.83 (PADI costs may change)
Prerequisites: Open Water Diver Certification. Minimum age – 15 yrs old.
We Provide: Instruction, 3 ocean dives, tanks, weights, light lunch and drinks on boat.
Students Provide: PADI manual, log book, sidemount BCD, sidemount regulator set, wetsuit,mask/fins, and underwater timing device (dive computer recommended). Rental gear available.
Discounts: 10% off most regular priced merchandise. $5 off of dives.
Sidemount Diver Course Schedule
- Duration: Two days – Three dives.
Preparation: Read Sidemount Diver manual and fill out Knowledge Reviews for Recreational Sidemount Diver
- Day 1 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm): Come with completed Knowledge Reviews from manual. Classroom and pool may be followed by a shore dive today - or we may do 3 dives on Day 2. Post dive: log dives with instructor.
- Day 2 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm): Come with completed Knowledge Reviews from manual. Ocean: 2-3 dives, max depth 60'. Post dive: log dives with instructor. Certifications issued upon successful completion of dives.
Things to Know:
Review the Continuing Education Administrative Document. If you have a YES to a medical question, you will need to get a doctor’s approval before starting the course. You may use this Medical Statement.
Flying or Driving to Altitude After Diving: If you complete the open water experience, it is recommended you wait at least 12 hours before flying or driving to altitude. If you make more than one open water dive on the same day; or, dive over two or more days, wait 18 hours - Call to make your reservations
PADI TEC SIDEMOUNT DIVER
Two tanks not enough? The Tec Sidemount Diver will teach you the skills needed to carry stage and deco cylinders in addition to your main tanks. Ask how Tec Sidemount Diver can be combined with Tec 40 Diver!
