The Sidemount course Nusa Penida will instantly change your entire perspective on Scuba Diving. In other words, forget the standard setup of 1 scuba tank on your back and think differently. In fact, think sideways for a moment. So, imagine diving with not one, but 2 tanks on each side of your body. Sound futuristic and fun? Well, that’s because it truly is! Sidemount diving first began with cave divers in mind as it would be easier to enter smaller and tighter spaces. Ever since then, it has ultimately flourished amongst recreational divers. Therefore, it will be no surprise to see many more people with tanks at their side enjoying an underwater journey. Visit us without delay to be sure to add this particular specialty to your list. Above all, you will not regret it!
WHY WE RECOMMEND THE SIDEMOUNT COURSE NUSA PENIDA
In the event that you still need some convincing despite how great it sounds already, then please continue reading. The Sidemount Course will not only improve your overall underwater style but will provide other additional benefits, too. Ultimately, you will want to try it for yourself in order to see what the fuss is about. So, given these points, the benefits of Sidemount include, but are not limited to:
Adaptability & Efficiency
Even if you are not looking at cave diving specifically, the Sidemount Course will provide other useful skills. For example, the ability to have your tanks at your side will truly lessen the water-resistance encountered. Therefore, helping you become more streamlined and in turn, better positioned, which helps with buoyancy and improved air consumption. Additionally, having these skills will consequently help you tackle the currents we face at our drift dive sites, for instance.
Furthermore, you will also learn how to detach your tanks from the side body, and reposition them in front. With your tanks in front of you, it will make accessing smaller overhangs and swim through passages easier than before. Moreover, Manta Point, on Nusa Penida, is the perfect place for Sidemount diving. The reef is full of secret spots only accessible with Sidemount, making the Sidemount Course Nusa Penida a must-do.
Convenience & Safety
Sidemount diving is perfect for divers seeking comfort during a long day out on the water. It is not only good for people with back pain but will also provide ease of entry and exit. Furthermore, you can now enter and clip the tanks to your side, afterward. This method will be lighter on the body and as a result, make you feel a little less tired.
Sidemount and safety are two words that definitely go together unanimously. With 2 tanks we will have a source of redundancy, which will result in longer and safer dives. Likewise, the accessibility of our tank valves becomes easier because of the arrangement of the Sidemount system. It is important to have easy access in the event of any diver emergencies that may occur. Last, but certainly not least, the risk of entanglement in your scuba hoses is dramatically reduced, resulting in less worry.
WHO CAN SIGN UP FOR THE SIDEMOUNT COURSE NUSA PENIDA?
SIDEMOUNT COURSE NUSA PENIDA, COURSE STRUCTURE
Firstly, it will only take 2.5 days to complete your Sidemount Course. All in all, we will conduct 1 confined water session and 4 open water sessions, including 1 free fun dive. Certainly, the training you receive will be nothing short of professional. We have brilliant Instructors and gear to match. Nusa Penida offers some of the best diving in Indonesia. Therefore, putting your training and new equipment to the test here will be a game-changer.
Gear specifications
As mentioned, our gear is of outstanding quality. We use the XDeep Stealth 2.0 Rec System for our training courses. We have tested it in many situations and it hasn’t failed. It’s user friendly and will allow you to learn and master the skills with ease. The easy-to-use weight system will allow for better positioning, giving you a better trim and professional look.
Skills Included
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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SIDEMOUNT COURSE NUSA PENIDA SCHEDULE
In summary, the course will take 2.5 days to reach certification. It will feature both theory and practical assessments. Hard work and indeed, tons of fun is to be expected.
Day 1
- Registration and sign up at Legend Diving Penida.
- Sidemount diving introduction
- Learn about the different equipment, how it is set up, and how it is used.
- Confined water one performance requirements:
- Donning of Sidemount Diving equipment
- Body positioning and trim adjustment
- Hovering and finning practice
- Confined water drills
- Debriefing of confined water 1
Day 2
- Open water dive briefing (Dive 1+2)
- Revise knowledge and discuss performance requirements
- Equipment assembly and final preparation adjustments
- 2 Open Water training dives
- Debrief of Day 2
Day2.5
- Open water dive briefing (Dive 3)
- Discuss performance requirements for dive 3
- Equipment preparation and adjustments
- 1 training dive
- 1 FREE Fundive
- Debrief of Sidemount course and next step discussions
