TDI Sidemount Diver Course
The TDI Sidemount Course is designed for divers looking to expand their skills, covering sidemount equipment setup π οΈ, gas management π¨, and emergency procedures π¨. This course provides divers with greater freedom π and safety π‘οΈ underwater, serving as the foundation for exploring more complex dive environments π§.
DIVING COURSES
TDI Sidemount Diver Course:
Divers looking to improve their underwater skills and techniques.
Certified divers interested in advancing into technical diving and expanding their equipment configuration options.
Course Prerequisites:
Minimum age of 18
Open Water certification
Course Content:
Gas matching procedures for different tank volumes
Gas management with independent cylinders
Psychological considerations of technical diving
Equipment selection and configuration: tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators/harnesses, weights, etc.
Light and hand signal communication
Problem-solving and techniques for diving in confined spaces
Entry/exit techniques and S-Drill specific
Required Skills Demonstration:
Various propulsion techniques: frog kick, modified frog kick, back kick, helicopter turns, etc.
Stable buoyancy control and trim adjustments
Maintaining trim and buoyancy while moving
Unclipping and reattaching tanks, performing gas switches, gas management
Course Benefits:
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates may engage in sidemount diving activities without direct supervision, as long as the activities align with the training scope.