Description
Open Water Side Mount diving has received a lot of interest lately because of the ability to extend bottom times by carrying more gas but with the benefit of dividing up the equipment. Further, side mounting is available anywhere you can find two cylinders which makes it more available that diving with manifolded twin cylinders.
What is the class schedule?
| Class 1 | Orientation, Equipment Considerations, |
| Class 2 | Planning and Execution, What you need to know |
| Class 3 | Hands-on Configuration |
| Pool/Confined Water | This is where you can put it all together and refine your system |
| Open Water Session | Beautiful Blue Lagoon or on one of our Escorted Travel Adventures |
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To benefit most from the course, you should complete all of the reading and textbook exercises prior to attending class. You will also need a total diving system including weights, sidemounting components and cylinders. The cylinders can be rented for the program from Oceanic Ventures
Like any training program, your ratings and certification cards will be awarded when earned and by completing all of the requirements and paperwork.
What is included in the program?
- Instruction for all class, pool & open water sessions
- Educational materials including, lecture notes and cards when earned
- Use of Cylinders for pool work
- Use of instructional aids for class
Not Included: Total Diving System, transportation to the open water sessions (car pool can be arranged), park entrance fees, cylinders and air fills for open water sessions.
What equipment is required?
Required Equipment beyond Basic System: Your instructor will work with you to determine what is best for your needs and goals (please wait and talk to your instructor prior to purchasing new equipment so you don’t purchase things you may not be able to use in the program)
- BCD for Side Mount
- Sidemount hardware
- Side Mount bottle kit (2)
- Second Air Delivery System, with SPG
- Reel or Spool & Surface Marker Buoy
- 2 cutting devices
What is the minimum class size and the maximum class size?
- Minimum: 2 person minimum for class,
- Maximum: 6 (although there will be a 4 to 1 ratio of Dive Leader to student)
Become eligible for the Master Diver Challenge and Drawing, ask us how
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ann Keibler at 713.523.3483 or via email.
What are the prerequisites?
Open Water Certification and 18 years old or 15 with parent consent.
What specialty classes are covered?
Open Water Sidemount
Club Member Special
Club Aquarius members receive special pricing.
(Club membership entitles you to discounts on many of our classes, invitations to special events, special Member previews and much much more.).
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