🤿 PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty — Dive with Flexibility and Comfort Discover the freedom and efficiency of sidemount diving with Go Dive Tasmania’s PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty Course. If you want to streamline your setup, improve dive comfort, and explore new dive options, this specialty is for you. Ideal for certified PADI Open Water Divers aged 15 and up, this course teaches you how to configure and manage sidemount scuba gear safely, with hands-on training and real dives. 🧭 Course Structure — Flexible & Practical The course includes PADI’s online learning for theory at your own pace, plus three days of guided dives: Day 1: Shore Dives Day 2: Shore Dives Optional Upgrade:You can upgrade Day 2 from shore dives to boat dives for an additional $99 — ideal for divers wanting to experience Tasmania’s offshore dive sites. This structure is designed to be flexible. You can attend dives here and there as suits your schedule, but it’s your responsibility to complete the dives within the course timeframe. Dive skills and comfort with sidemount configuration will be built progressively during these sessions. 📚 What You’ll Learn Proper assembly and configuration of sidemount equipment Trimming weight systems and gear for optimal underwater balance Gas management techniques, including switching regulators between cylinders Handling potential problems unique to sidemount diving Safe dive planning and sidemount-specific emergency protocols ✅ What’s Included PADI Online Learning Shore Dives Professional instruction PADI Digital Certification Card 🧰 Equipment Requirements You will need: Your own dive gear (or gear hire available) Dive computer (mandatory) SMB with reel (mandatory) Torch (recommended) Compass 📋 Course Prerequisites Certified PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent Minimum age: 15 years Current dive medical may be required prior to starting 🩺 Medical Requirements You must hold a current dive medical, valid at the course start and completion. Please check our Medical Tab before booking. 📌 Booking Conditions Please read and agree to our full Booking Conditions before enrolling. You are responsible for scheduling and completing all course requirements within an appropriate timeframe. 🔗 Diving Doctors For information on local diving doctors and medicals, visit our Diving Doctor List.
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