Technical Sidemount Diver

TDI does not offer a distinct recreational or technical sidemount course: instead, the TDI Sidemount Diver course certifies divers to the level of their existing certification. Our technical sidemount diving programme in Bali bridges the gap.

For example, if you are already a technical diver looking to transfer your knowledge and skills from backmount to sidemount, we create an individualised curriculum for you. Think of it as a crossover from one set of skills to another. Not a technical diver yet? Check out our basic TDI Sidemount course which can be combined with Advanced Nitrox & Deco Procedures.

Generally speaking, the first couple of days of our technical sidemount diving programme in Gozo, Malta will be spent ‘getting your head around’ the configuration. During shallow dives, we develop your competence and comfort level. Next, we add more tanks to accommodate decompression gases. We will work on tank handling, donning and doffing and switching gases. Towards the end of the course we complete decompression dives in sidemount to combine all of the elements practiced on previous days.

We use the TDI Sidemount curriculum as our basis for your training and develop skills from there. Exact timings and course content will differ depending on your existing qualification.

Course Details

  • Dependent on existing qualification and starting with 2-3 days including pool or confined water session and 3 open water dives for the basic Sidemount course
  • Additional dives, both shallow and decompression dives, depending on level chosen
  • Theory through manuals or eLearning (recommended)

Dependent on existing qualification. Please also check our price list

  • Tuition
  • Tank hire and bottom gas as required for the dives EXCLUDING helium and deco gas
  • Transport to dive sites in Gozo
  • Video analysis of your dives
  • Use of the O’Dive Doppler sensor for decompression optimisation
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Technical Sidemount Course Preparation

For a better idea of what will be covered during your in-water sessions, check out our skills demonstration videos on YouTube. 

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