Sidemount Diver
Learn how to safely utilize side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back-mounted configuration.
Price | Max # Participants | Certification Course | Duration | Scuba Rental Pkg Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$500 | 4 | Yes | 2-3 days | No |
Course Locations(s)
Jetties/Kiddie Pool
St. Andrews State Park
Panama City, FL
Diver's Area
Vortex Springs
Ponce de Leon, FL
Other surround areas of Panama City, FL
TBD
Prerequisites
Open Water Diver
Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
Introduction
This course is designed to teach certified divers how to safely utilize side-mounted primary Cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back-mounted configuration. The course is strictly non-decompression with a maximum depth limit of 40 metre /130 Feet, or within the limit of the student’s current certification, whichever is shallower.
Topics Covered:
Gas Management Utilizing Independent Cylinders
Equipment Considerations
COmmunications
Problem Solving
Water Entries
S-Drills (specific to Sidemount)
2 Open Water Dives are Required for Course Graduation
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