Sidemount Diving Specialty
Divers Trained
10+
Depth
≥ 18m
Days
4
Level
Experienced
BECAUSE ONE TANK ISN'T ENOUGH
For some, it’s the upgrade in gear configuration. For others, it’s about the flex & the trim. For all, it’s about the control that changes how you dive.
BECAUSE ONE TANK ISN'T ENOUGH
For some, it’s the upgrade in gear configuration. For others, it’s about the flex & the trim. For all, it’s about the control that changes how you dive.
A Different Way to Dive
In the beginning, diving is about getting comfortable underwater – enhancing your skills, getting familiar with the equipment, and following a tried & tested system. Then there’s a shift, where you start questioning the limits of your gear and what it allows you to do.
The SSI Sidemount Diving Specialty introduces you to harness configuration, trim, buoyancy, managing gas across two cylinders & handling common problems without disrupting the dive. Starting with confined sessions in shallow waters, you’ll train with a whole new setup & apply it across four open water dives, where your focus shifts to control and adaptability.
You’ll take a few dives to settle in. Some changes are obvious, others take time. By the end though, you aren’t just diving differently, but you are starting to understand the why.
Duration
4 Days
Minimum Age
12 Years
Prerequisite
Open Water Diver
Dives
4 Training Dives
ITINERARY
If you’ve been here before, welcome back!
A Different Way to Dive
Prerequisites:
- Finishing reading your course material is mandatory BEFORE you arrive.
- You should also be a certified SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent from any recognized training agency.
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 switch up the setup is 12 years.
Price:
- ₹50,000 per person, all inclusive
A Different Way to Dive
- 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.
A Different Way to Dive
How is this course different from XR Sidemount Diving?
- Well, it’s not as much about a difference as it is about an upgrade.
- Recreational sidemount is a bridge to Extended Range diving, but it is limited to recreational depth limits of 40 metres.
- The XR version takes you to the technical side with more tanks, different gas mixes, and deeper depths.
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?
- 4:1. 4 students. 1 instructor.
- That means more attention, fewer flailing fins, and plenty of time for feedback where it matters most.
- But that doesn’t mean we won’t do the course with fewer students. We do. There is always a batch finning!
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
If you’ve been here before, welcome back!
I want to dive Johnny’s, Jackson’s, & Dixon’s…
What if my course doesn’t finish?
Is there no magical way to make finning easier?
Ready to Dive In?
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