SDI - Sidemount Diver

Who this SDI course is for: The certified diver looking to use a sidemount cylinder instead of the standard back mount unit. Course prerequisites: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent. What you can expect to learn: The SDI Sidemount Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more: Gas management utilizing independent cylinders Equipment considerations Cylinder options Regulator options Buoyancy compensator device (BCD)/harness options Proper weighting Equipment configurations Communication Hand signals Problem solving Gas-sharing Gas hemorrhages Water entries Shore Boat S-Drills (specific to sidemount) Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include: Plan dive Test and check all equipment (depth gauges, bottom timers/watches and computers) Familiarization with area Descend to planed depth and not exceed any pre-planned limits Demonstrate the ability to safely manage gas in independent