Carrying scuba tanks on your back is not a requirement to explore the underwater world. Many divers have discovered the pleasure of mounting their tanks to the sides.
Sidemount diving gives you flexibility and options to achieve a hydrodynamic position. Plus, you won’t have to walk around with heavy bottles on your back – just step into the water, hook them up, and go.
Does this sound interesting to you? Sign up for the Sidemount specialty SSI course
In general, we achieve the teaching objectives in the minimum number of days set, but you must understand that achieving the minimum level that we require requires a lot of effort, both on the part of the student and your Instructor and that is why we charge this type of courses per teaching day.
We should also point out that we will certify you once your Instructor believes that you have achieved the minimum standards required by both SSI and Xaloc and that you would be able to dive safely with a buddy of the same level as you. We will not certify you if we consider that you have not sufficiently completed the program for which you are registering.
Therefore, the approximate number of days marked in our price list is the minimum assuming that you follow the course by doing everything perfectly the first time. If you do not progress perfectly, you will have to add more days of training until you achieve it.
The price is €150/day.
The SSI Sidemount course consists of two parts:
In addition to learning the many advantages of diving with a side mount configuration, during the confined water dive(s) and several open water dives you will learn how to:
– Correctly assemble and configure the sidemount diving equipment.
– Adjust your ballast system and sidemount equipment so that you are perfectly balanced in the water.
– Manage the gas by changing the second stages as planned, if two bottles are carried.
– Respond correctly to possible problems when diving with sidemount.
You must read the topics related to the course you are going to take, and complete the evaluations and the final exam of the course.
The system used is online, that is, the SSI digital system – to start immediately. Each person studies at their own pace, through an interactive and easy-to-use program. You have access to the online version of the manual and can complete the theoretical part of the course in this way.
GOOD TO KNOW:
The price is per person
Payment method: Fee of 300 € by bank transfer or credit card. The rest will be paid on the first day of the course
Participants: minimum 1 person
Available days: every day of the week
Duration: minimum 4 days (dates are customized depending the diver)
What should I bring: Diving suit, mask and fins/socks (if you have a total sidemount system, bring it, you will work with your own material!)
Is the rental of sidemount equipment included?: Yes, the use of sidemount bottles, use of full regulators and use of the sidemount wing is included
Where the course dives will be conducted?: Within the Medes and Montgrí Islands Natural Park, specifically in areas of the Montgrí Coast. The last dive will be in the Medes Islands.
Who will train you?: Ramon Siliceo Canyet, expert instructor in caves, and technical diving in this configuration.
Mandatory: You must fill out a medical form and/or bring your medical certificate of fitness to dive + you must have your own diving insurance (if you do not have one, you can buy one with us, €6/day)
Additional information: Dive dates must be reserved by phone or email in advance