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Sidemount Rec Diver

$128.00

About the Course

Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount scuba diving with your PADI dive instructor. Many divers find sidemount tanks are more comfortable and easier to put on in the water. Sidemount diving is also beneficial for divers who want improved balance and prolonged dives.

What You'll Learn

Assemble and configure sidemount equipment
Mount scuba tanks in the water
Adjust your weights for optimal balance
Frog kick to move easily while wearing sidemount

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

Time

PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours

Entire course: 2-3 days

Age

15 years or older

Health

Good physical health

How to Earn Your PADI Sidemount Diver Certification

Complete your Sidemount Diver eLearning coursework online, then meet with a highly-trained PADI Instructor for training dives.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning® makes it easy to fit scuba certification into a busy schedule. Study online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor if you have questions.

  • eLearning time commitment: 2-4 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

First, you'll make a confined water dive to become familiar with sidemount diving equipment. Your PADI Instructor will also teach you sidemount diving skills including: frog kicking, attaching and removing scuba tanks as you enter and exit the water, unclipping a scuba tank and swimming with the tank in front of you, and how to switch second stages and manage your breathing gas when wearing two scuba tanks. When you’re comfortable with these skills, you’ll make three open water dives where you’ll practice your new skills, buoyancy control and problem solving.

  • Total time commitment: 2-3 days

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Your Dive Shop

Johnson's Sporting Goods-Brunswick
206 Bath Road,
Brunswick, Maine 04011 US

+12077257531

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