TDI Sidemount diver course

TDI SIDEMOUNT COURSE IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN

3 Days Minimum – $230/day –

The TDI Sidemount Diver Course is the ideal specialty for any diver wishing to use this increasingly popular kit configuration either as stand-alone course OR in conjunction with one of TDI’s other open circuit courses such as Decompression Procedures, Advanced Nitrox or Cave.
The course teaches you how to utilize side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the more traditional back-mounted configuration.
Sidemount diving allows cave divers access to areas that would be otherwise not accessible with back mounted double tanks. Also, the sidemount configuration allows for easier access to valves, and takes strain off the back, shoulders and knees since we do not have to carry around heavy double tanks.

What you will learn during the course

Gas management utilising independent cylinders
Psychological considerations of technical diving
Equipment considerations including:
- Cylinder options
- Regulator options
- Harness options
- Proper weighting
- Equipment configurations
Communication
Problem solving in a sidemount configuration
Diving in tight or confined spaces
Water entrIes and exits
Buoyancy and trim
Finning techniques
s-Drills
DSMB Deployment

COURSE PREREQUISITES

These requirements must be met prior to commencement of training:

Minimum age 18
Minimum certification of SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent

Sidemount Course Combinations (Check Prerequisites):

Sidemount + Cavern Diver (6 days)
Sidemount + Cavern + Intro to Cave (8 days)
Sidemount + Intro to Cave (6 days)
Sidemount + Full Cave (8 days)
Sidemount + Cavern + Intro to Cave + Full Cave (11 days)

Prices Include:

Transportation to and from the cenote(s) or boat staging area departing from our dive center in Playa del Carmen.
Tanks (sidemount tanks)
Weights if needed
Bottled water

Not Included:

Cenote Entry/Boat Fees (15-40USD/DAY)
Manual – (included in course combinations)
TDI Certification Fees
Lunch
Personal Diving Equipment – see list of required equipment.

Sidemount Training

Sidemount configuration has gained a significant ammount of popularity over the past decade because it allows divers to have a freedom unsurpassed by twin backmount tanks. Also, it is significantly easier to find suitable tanks for sidemount diving (basically any tank will do in a pinch) than to find a set of twins.

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