About the Course
Wearing more than one tank has become increasingly popular for technical diving. With the Tec Sidemount Diver course you can apply what you learn to other TecRec courses.
If you’ve looked into technical diving, you realize that tec divers always wear more than one tank. Sidemount is an increasingly popular way to configure multiple cylinders for technical diving. You can enter the world of tec diving with the Tec Sidemount Diver course and apply what you learn to other TecRec courses. Your instructor may offer to integrate this course with the Tec 40, Tec 45 or Tec 50 courses.
To enroll in the Tec Sidemount course, you must meet these qualifications:
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.
- PADI Enriched Air Diver Recommended
- 30 logged dives
- 18 years old
Whats Included
- Standard Sidemount Equipment with 2 side cylinders, Sidemount Harness and Regulators with SPG’S.
- A two staged cylinders for simulated Deco and switching, EANx can be used if certify .
- Tec Sidemount eLearning.
- Gas fills.
- PADI Certification eCARD
Whats not Included
- Entrance to the inland sites.
- Any hire kit you may need.
- You must have a Drysuit and be trained to use it and be comfortable at depth.
- Be able to deploy an SMB midwater.
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your Tec Sidemount Instructor.