No more carrying heavy cylinders on your back before you enter the water — just clip on and go. Sidemount diving gives you unmatched flexibility, streamlined profiles and a whole new way to experience the underwater world. Whether you're diving single or twin cylinders, sidemount opens up a more agile, balanced and comfortable style of diving that divers around the world are discovering. The SSI Sidemount Diver specialty program teaches you everything you need to dive confidently in sidemount configuration — and once you try it, you may never go back. Course Outline | 3 Components | 2 Days | 3 Ocean Dives Digital Learning (Online Study): understand the principles of sidemount diving and equipment configuration Confined Water Training: orientate yourself with the sidemount setup in a comfortable pool environment Ocean Dives: master your sidemount configuration across 3 ocean dives at Bicheno Topics & Skills Properly assemble and configure sidemount scuba equipment Trim your weight system and sidemount gear for balance in the water Manage regulator configuration and rigging Single and twin cylinder recreational sidemount diving Respond correctly to potential problems when sidemount diving Prerequisites SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognised training agency Minimum age | 12 years old What's Included What's Needed Online SSI training materials Professional SSI instruction All sidemount equipment 1 x confined water training 3 x ocean dives at Bicheno SSI Sidemount Diver certification 1-year Tas Divers Club membership (valued at $100) Mask & snorkel DSMB & reel Own transport — including the ability to transport scuba gear & tanks for the duration of the course Own accommodation in Bicheno (1 night) Dive medical (if required) Get your Nitrox ticket at the same time! Add SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to your Sidemount course for just $200 (save $49 on the standalone price of $249). At Tas Divers we believe in small group sizes guaranteed. Please carefully review all conditions before booking.
