Sidemounting is an excellent experience as a different style of diving. It offers easy trim and position in the water and less weight to carry. Many Cave and Wreck divers use this style of diving because of easier negotiation of narrow restrictions.
IANTD® offers advanced OW training on sidemount configuration – a perfect solution for those who would like to expand their underwater diving skills, but have physical problems carrying the weight on the back.
IANTD® Open Water Sidemount Diver – Familiarize the diver with the techniques, equipment and mindset required for Sidemount diving. Enable divers to proficiently assemble and use Sidemount equipment. Teach divers the proper techniques to safely conduct dives that warrant the use of Sidemount equipment. No dives may be conducted to depths greater than diver’s previous certification level.
IANTD® Tek Sidemount Diver – Familiarize the diver with advanced techniques, equipment configuration and mindset required for Technical Sidemount diving. Enable divers to proficiently assemble and use Technical Sidemount equipment configuration. Teach divers the proper techniques to safely conduct decompression dives that warrant the use of Sidemount equipment configuration. No dives may be conducted to depths greater than diver’s previous certification level.
