Extended Range Foundations
Divers Trained
10+
Depth
12m
Days
3
Level
DIVEBeyond
BEYOND RECREATIONAL,
WITH PRECISION
Extended Range isn’t the side of diving that you stumble into. You earn it – deliberately, with precision, one skill at a time. This is the course that builds your foundations for this next chapter of your DIVEJourney.
BEYOND RECREATIONAL,
WITH PRECISION
Extended Range isn’t the side of diving that you stumble into. You earn it – deliberately, with precision, one skill at a time. This is the course that builds your foundations for this next chapter of your DIVEJourney.
Extended Range 101
There are parts of the Ocean that recreational diving will not reveal to you – deeper wrecks, depthless walls, dark caverns. Places where light behaves differently, where zero guesswork is allowed.
The SSI Extended Range Foundations course lets you dive into those secrets of the Ocean. Over 3 days, you’ll get introduced to specialised gear and configurations, and practice in shallow waters where the goal is to master movement and body positioning. There will be a lot of debriefs; all about your buoyancy and trim. What sound like fundamental skills are of utmost importance when it comes to technical diving.
So if you’ve ever wondered about the mystery of the Ocean’s depths, this is where the answers start showing up.
Duration
3 Days
Minimum Age
16 Years
Dives
3 Confined Sessions + 1 Open Water Dive
ITINERARY
Extended Range 101
Prerequisites:
- Finishing reading your course material is mandatory BEFORE you arrive.
- Take mandatory water fitness evaluations.
- You should also be a certified SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent from any recognized training agency.
- You should have logged a minimum of 24 dives.
- You should also meet one of the following conditions –
- Have a Sidemount Diving Specialty certification to use a sidemount configuration.
- Have a CCR Diving certification to use a CCR configuration.
- Have an SCR Diving certification to use an SCR configuration.
Medical Form:
Before you dive, you’ll need to fill out a medical questionnaire. It is a self-check of your eligibility to dive.
If you do need a doctor’s clearance, we will guide you through it! Download the form now.
Age Limitations:
- The minimum age to partake in the next generation of diving is 16 years.
Price:
- ₹49,000 per person, all inclusive
Extended Range 101
- We’ve got the essentials covered – study material, instructor charges, gear, training dives, certification, snacks & beverages on all dive days, and taxes.
- Travel, meals, & stay are additional expenses.
Extended Range 101
What comes after the Foundations? When do I actually get to dive deeper?
- You’ll be ready for the XR Extended Range Program – deeper depth, more complex gas management, and a higher degree of diving proficiency.
- That is where your fundamental knowledge of technical diving will be tested, practically.
How much time do I spend on this per day?
- Plan to spend the first half of the day with us & the Ocean
- There will be debriefing / theory sessions as well. Scheduled per mutual convenience of the student & the Instructor.
What is the Student-to-Instructor ratio for the course?
- 2:1. 2 students. 1 instructor.
- That means more attention, tips for faultless trim, and plenty of time for feedback where it matters most.
Where do I access my course material?
- On the SSI App – your forever dive buddy. Available on Android & iOS. Phones & tablets. Or even a good ol’ browser.
- Theory, logs, certifications cards…this is your diver flex app, essentially!
ITINERARY
I have been diving for years. Is XR worth the effort?
I want to dive Johnny’s, Jackson’s, & Dixon’s. On Sidemount!
What if my course doesn’t finish?
Ready to Dive In?
Episodes of Extended Range
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