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BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO GET A SIDEMOUNT DIVER/SIDEMOUNT INSTRUCTOR RATING!
 
Sidemount equipment is an innovative gear arrangement which may be used for all types of diving and is unlike any other gear arrangement that a diver may be accustomed to using.
 
Sidemount equipment configuration facilitates "spot on" buoyancy within minutes and results in a more streamline profile than a conventional gear configuration.
 
Sidemount scuba diving is a safe alternative option for gas management allowing the diver to always see their valves and first stages.
 
Sidemount scuba diving is a different approach to gear configuration which allows the diver to carry both of their tanks on all dives providing greater safety due to the volume of gas.
 
Sidemount can be used for all recreational, reef, wreck, and wall dives. Interested in technical diving? No need to purchase another set of equipment as your sidemount gear will carry you through these advanced levels of training.
 
Sidemount diving is becoming the preferred equipment configuration for extended range dives, cave dives, and deep exploration dives.
 
Sidemount Instructors


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PADI Sidemount

Purpose: "Enables a unique way of buoyancy control resulting in a more streamlined profile that reduces drag making finning and moving through the water easier and more efficient. Offers a greater comfort level as sidemount equipment and harness can be custom fit to each individual, accommodating divers of all shapes and sizes. Great for divers with any disabilities, as you carry the cylinder(s) separate from your harness to the water. Whilst within the water you would then attach your cylinders and weights, making the entries and exits to dive sites much easier. Safer option in terms of air management as you have an easier access to your cylinder valve(s), first stage(s) and alternate regulator should a problem arise. One harness and BCD does it all. This statement is now true as the same sidemount equipment you use, can be used for more advanced types of diving i.e wreck, technical and cave diving." - www.sidemountscubadiving.com
  
Prerequisites:
  • Openwater diver
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    Duration: 2 days 4 dives
  • Day 1 - Classroom theory, equipment workshop and skills training. Open Water dive (2 dives)
  • Day 2 - Open water dive, advanced classroom theory and skills training. Open Water dive (2 dives)
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    Requirements:
     
  • 1- Dual or single bladder sidemount system with 15'' inflator hose or hoses
  • 2- Stainless Steel tank Cam Bands
  • 4- Stainless Steel Butterfly snaps
  • 2- Stainless Steel weight keepers
  • 1- 1/4 inch bungee cord for second stage necklace
  • 1- Regulator with 7 foot lp hose and 1 second stage
  • 1- Regulator with 34 inch lp hose and 1 second stage
  • 2- Tanks of your choice (minimum size 40cf)
  • 2- Hp gauges with 6 inch hoses
  • 2- Stainless Steel Omni or like swivels
  • 1- Stainless Steel small bolt snap for second stage regulator
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    Certification: PADI
    Cost: $400.00 diver
    Cost: $400.00 instructor