“become a Sidemount Diver and alternative diving configuration that enhances flexibility, streamlining, and diving efficiency”
The PADI Sidemount Specialty Course introduces divers to an alternative diving configuration that enhances flexibility, streamlining, and overall diving efficiency. Originally developed for cave and technical divers, sidemount diving has become increasingly popular among recreational divers. By positioning tanks along the sides instead of the back, divers experience improved buoyancy control, extended dive times, and increased safety. Whether you’re looking to optimize your air consumption, explore wrecks and caverns, or transition into technical diving, sidemount diving offers a fresh and exciting way to experience the underwater world.
This course also counts toward your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification and is a stepping stone toward Technical Sidemount Diving.
Taking the PADI Sidemount Specialty Course levels up your dive knowledge and skills whilst providing numerous advantages
✅ Increased Air Supply – Utilize two tanks for longer dives and better gas management.
✅ Enhanced Buoyancy Control – Achieve improved trim and balance underwater.
✅ Comfort & Flexibility – No heavy tank on your back; experience reduced strain and easier movement.
✅ Preparation for More Technical Diving – A great step towards more advanced diving such as wreck or cave exploration.
✅ Better Dive Planning Skills – Learn advanced gas management techniques for increased safety.
Whether you’re exploring shipwrecks, walls, or deep reefs, this course will make you a more skilled and confident diver!
📅 Duration
2.5 days (Minimum) | Confined + OW Dives
👉 Can be combined with Nitrox training or fun dive packages!
📚 What You’ll Learn
🔹 Understanding sidemount diving principles
🔹 Planning, organization, and techniques for Sideomount dives
🔹 Equipment setup, configuration, and maintenance
🔹 Gas management techniques
🔹 Sidemount-specific finning and trim control
🔹 Procedures for handling gas failures and gas sharing
🌊 Where You’ll Dive
Your deep dives will take place at Pattaya and Samae San, two of Thailand’s best dive sites! Expect stunning reefs and best wreck dive sites in The Gulf of Thailand
✅ Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
✅ 15 years or older
✅ All training dives
✅ E-learning materials
✅ PADI certification fees
✅ Equipment rental.
The course typically takes 2 days of water training; however, we need a 1/2 day session for equipment set up and review before going to the boat to start diving.
Sidemount equipment is provided, but if you own a sidemount rig, it’s best to train with your own gear for familiarity.
Yes! BUT we recommend that divers have Advanced certification for a better, smoother learning experience, Since deeper diving sees the most benefit from sidemount diving techniques.
Once certified, you can dive in sidemount configuration anywhere in the world! It also sets you up for technical diving sidemount training or taking wreck, cave, or deep diving specialties using sidemount equipment.
Ready to experience a new way of diving? Become a Sidemount Diver! Sign Up Today and Train in Pattaya Thailand.
Simply contact us and ask about the course or internship you are interested in, please include your current dive certs, number of dives and when you are thinking of training. We’ll explain your options.
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