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Sidemount is not the preserve of Technical divers, come and try and see if its for you!

PADI Sidemount Specialty

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"Sidemount" is a method of diving 1, 2, 3 or 4+ cylinders in a configuration where none of them are on your back.  Prodominately used in cave diving (to enable explorative penetration), sidemount is now becoming evermore popular in recreational and tec diving circles.  The benefits:
  • Equipment logistics are easier than with back-mounted systems.
  • The weight on the divers back on the surface is significantly reduced.
  • Increased mobility underwater and streamlining.
  • Manufacturers are now making specialised equipment.
  • Narrow passage accessibility.
  • Simple to set up, travel friendly technical rig configurations - just use normal cylinders.
  • Ability to finely tune trim and buoyancy characteristics.

You may also count this Specialty certification as one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification. 

What do I need to start?
You need to be qualified at PADI Open Water (or equivalent) or above, and be at least 15 years old to undertake this course.

What will I do?
During the course you will practice a variety of skills required for sidemount diving including:
  • Equipment set-up and configuration;
  • Trim your weight system and sediment equipment so you're perfectly balanced in the water;
  • Out of air drills - donor and receiver
  • Regulator switching to keep air balanced in your indecent cylinders (if diving with 2 or more)
  • Neutral buoyancy swimming using various fining techniques
  • Respond correctly to potential problems when sidemount diving.

How long will it take?
The course includes a theory session prior to the dives.  Followed by a confined water training dive and then three open water dives.

If you want to try sidemount in the pool just to see if sidemount diving is for you we offer a sidemount 'taster' which covers the basic skills and drills for £45, contact us to arrange.

What will I need?
Your Drysuit, mask, snorkel, fins and computer for the confined and open water sessions.

Course price does not include your entry to open water site.

Sidemount Speciality 
£275.00
(includes sidemount equipment & all materials)
£225.00
(Own equipment)


Dive Rutland is a 100% AWARE Partner, which means we make a donation on your behalf to Project Aware and you get a Project AWARE e-certification card available via the PADI app

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