Sidemount diving is all about choice and equipment configuration and it is different from diving the standard back mount set up
that most of us learn to dive in. The TDI Sidemount Diver course teaches students how to utilize side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to
the traditional back-mounted set up.
Many choose sidemount so that they carry less weight on their backs, others choose sidemount as they are looking to further their diving into caves
or wrecks where a slimline configuration can make all the difference between doing the dive safely or not at all.
Whatever your motiviation, in this workshop style course you will learn about sidemount kit set up & configuration and also environmental
considerations. In addition you will build upon your basic diver skill set to achieve sidemount buoyancy skills, trim, and positioning in the water.
The TDI Sidemount Course is all about developing your sidemount diver skills and not about depth so all the diving and learning of skills will be
completed in shallow water. It can be taught in conjunction with one of TDI's other open circuit technical specialties such as Advanced Nitrox and
Decompression Procedures. When this course is combined with another, the requirements for BOTH courses must be met.
Who is this course for?
Any certified diver looking to use sidemount configuration instead of the standard back mount set up.
Any certified diver looking to progress into technical diving, cave and advanced wreck diving.
Which courses combine well with the TDI Technical Sidemount Course?
Combine with the TDI Advanced Nitrox Procedures course to learn staged decompression technical diving with nitrox gas mixtures from 21% - 100% oxygen.
Combine with the TDI Decompression Course for the perfect introduction to safer decompression diving.
Combine all three courses here at Lanzarote Dive Centre to become a safe competent technical sidemount diver.
What's next?
After all of those, the TDI Helitrox Course or TDI Extended Range Course is next.
| Diver Level: | Minimum SDI Open Water Diver or equivalent |
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| Age: | Minimum 18 years of age |
| Duration: | 3-4 days |
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| Dives: | 3 dives |
| Depth: | On the course: 40m or your max cert depth if shallower Upon certification: as per your maximum certification depth |
| Cost: | 400,00€ |
| Includes: | - TDI e-learning - TDI e-certification card - hire of dedicated sidemount cylinders for course duration |
What theory will I learn?
- gas management when using independent cylinders
- equipment considerations: cylinder options, regs, harnesses, weighting etc.
- dive planning, gas sharing, S-Drills, environmental considerations
- procedures: entries/exits, ascents/decents and emergency strategies
What skills will I learn?
- selection and preparation of equipment
- S-drill and checks
- regulator switches
- adequate bouyancy control & trim
- attaching and detaching cylinders
- regulator and mask skills whilst maintaining trim & buoyancy
- surface marker buoy (SMB) deployment
- plan the dive and dive the plan
When are the TDI Technical Sidemount courses?
We are flexible and run this course all the time.
How do I book on to the TDI Technical Sidemount Course?
Please use the booking form below or email us info@lanzarotedivecentre.com with details of the dates you thinking of and your certifications
- see the course prerequisites
What if I need more dives to achieve the standard?
It is possible to do more dives to achieve the minimum course standards for certification, this is time permitting and there is an additional
cost of 65,00€/dive.
What is the maximum group size for this
course?
We prefer to keep groups small; 2-3 people
TDI Deco Procedures
Learn about
decompression procedures
Max depth 45m
TDI Helitrox Diver
Introducing helium to the mix
diving on trimix
Max depth 45m
TDI Extended Range
Learn to knowledge and skills
to extend your range on air
Max depth 55m
0034 677 324 879 or 0034 693 555 030
0034 677 324 879 or 0034 693 555 030
info@lanzarotedivecentre.com
Monday to Friday 08:45 - 16:00
Saturday 08:45 - 14:00
Sunday CLOSED
