Sidemount Diver Specialty
Streamline Your Setup And Discover A New Sense Of Freedom Underwater With The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty At Blue Marlin Komodo. Over The Course Of The Program, You’ll Learn How To Configure, Balance, And Manage Two Cylinders Mounted At Your Sides Instead Of On Your Back — Enhancing Trim, Stability, And Overall Gas Management.
Sidemount Isn’t Just For Technical Divers. It’s Becoming Increasingly Popular With Recreational Divers Who Want Improved Balance, Easier Equipment Handling, And A More Comfortable, Flexible Diving Experience. Guided By Our Experienced Sidemount Instructors, You’ll Build The Skills And Confidence To Dive Efficiently And Comfortably In This Modern Configuration — Perfectly Suited To Komodo’s Dynamic Dive Environment.
Duration: 2-3 Days
Dives: 1 Pool + 3 Ocean
Age: 15+
Course Highlights
- 3 open water dives focused on configuration, control, and comfort
- Learn proper tank setup, harness adjustment, and weight distribution
- Experience improved trim, buoyancy, and streamlining
- Practice gas management and cylinder switching techniques
- Build self-reliance through problem-solving and equipment handling
- Ideal stepping stone toward technical diving or longer dive profiles
- Counts toward your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)
- Minimum 15 years old
- Good buoyancy and recent diving experience
What You Learn
- How to assemble and adjust sidemount equipment for comfort and safety
- Gas management procedures for independent cylinder setups
- Buoyancy and trim control in sidemount configuration
- Problem management and emergency air-sharing techniques
- Streamlined finning and positioning for effortless movement
- How to apply sidemount diving to both recreational and technical environments