TDI Sidemount

The TDI Sidemount Diver Course introduces technical divers to the versatility, efficiency, and comfort of sidemount diving. Designed for those looking to explore advanced environments or enhance their flexibility and safety, this course teaches the principles of sidemount equipment configuration, gas management, and specialized techniques for technical dive scenarios. Sidemount diving is ideal for technical divers who value streamlining, redundancy, and accessibility in their setup.

Key Features of the Course:

• Prerequisite:

  • TDI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).

  • Minimum Age: 18 years old.

• Course Structure:

  • Knowledge Development: Learn the theory behind sidemount diving, including equipment configuration, gas planning, and the advantages of sidemount systems in technical diving.

  • Confined Water Training: Develop and refine essential skills, such as buoyancy control, trim, and emergency procedures, using sidemount equipment and stage handling in a controlled environment.

  • Open Water Dives: Complete at least four open water training dives, applying your sidemount knowledge and skills in real-world conditions. Focus on handling multiple cylinders, managing gas reserves, and streamlining your equipment.

Course Highlights:

• Master sidemount equipment configuration tailored to your body and diving needs.

• Practice advanced buoyancy and trim techniques to maintain control and efficiency.

• Learn gas management strategies critical for technical dives with multiple cylinders.

• Develop skills to handle emergencies, such as gas sharing and cylinder malfunctions, in a sidemount setup.

• Gain experience diving with sidemount in environments requiring increased flexibility, such as caves, wrecks, or technical depths.

Certification Benefits:

Upon successful completion, you will earn the TDI Sidemount Diver certification, which:

• Qualifies you to use sidemount configurations in technical and recreational diving.

• Prepares you for more advanced technical courses.

• Enhances your confidence, comfort, and capability for complex dives.

• Expands your diving opportunities by enabling access to restricted or challenging environments.

Why Choose This Course?

The TDI Sidemount Diver Course is the perfect choice for technical divers seeking greater flexibility, comfort, and efficiency underwater. Whether you’re preparing for advanced technical diving or simply want to experience the benefits of sidemount systems, this course provides the skills and knowledge to excel.

Ready to dive smarter and more streamlined? Enroll in the TDI Sidemount Diver Course today and unlock the full potential of sidemount diving!