SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving Specialty – Dive with Comfort and Flexibility

Discover a new way to dive with the SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving Specialty Course. Sidemount diving allows divers to carry their cylinders at their sides instead of on their back, providing improved comfort, better trim, and increased flexibility underwater.

Originally developed for cave diving, sidemount has become increasingly popular in recreational diving because it offers excellent buoyancy control, streamlined positioning, and easier access to valves and equipment.

This course teaches divers how to properly configure sidemount equipment, manage gas supply, and maintain efficient trim and buoyancy while diving with side-mounted cylinders.

Course Price

$399 per student

Included

• Academic theory training

• Sidemount equipment configuration training

• Pool / confined water practice session

• Open water sidemount training dives

• Professional SSI instructor guidance

Not Included

• SSI digital learning materials: $100

• Sidemount equipment rental

• Boat dive or shore dive fees

• Scuba equipment rental

Course Schedule

Typical course duration: 10–15 hours

Training includes:

• Academic learning sessions

• Pool / confined water skill development

• Open water sidemount training dives

Students will learn proper equipment setup, gas management, and sidemount diving techniques before completing open water training dives under instructor supervision.

Training Standards

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Maximum Training Depth:

30 meters / 100 feet

Prerequisites:

• Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

What You Will Learn

During this course you will learn:

• Sidemount equipment setup and configuration

• Proper weighting and trim control

• Gas management using multiple cylinders

• Valve drills and equipment access

• Buoyancy and streamlined positioning

• Emergency procedures for sidemount diving

Certification

After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving Specialty certification, which allows you to safely dive using sidemount configuration during recreational dives.

This certification is internationally recognized and opens the door to advanced diving environments and technical diving pathways.

Experience the Freedom of Sidemount Diving

Ready to improve your trim, comfort, and diving efficiency?

Join our SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving Specialty Course and discover a new way to dive.

Reserve your spot today.