BASIC OPEN WATER SIDEMOUNT DIVER
The PSAI Basic Sidemount course at the Open Water level aims to teach proper handling of two cylinders in a sidemount configuration when diving in open water. The course will cover equipment configuration, its components, their proper maintenance, as well as procedures and techniques characteristic of the sidemount configuration.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• 2 first stages, one equipped with a 2m hose
• 2 pressure gauges
• appropriate drysuit for diving conditions (drysuit highly recommended)
• depth and time measuring device
PREREQUISITES:
Each candidate must hold Open Water Diver certification and have a minimum of 30 logged dives. Participants must have current medical examinations.
NOTE!
With the consent of the PSAI Open Water Sidemount Instructor, the participant may simultaneously participate in this course and the Open Water Sport Diver course (i.e., with the Instructor's consent, the participant may attend a basic course in the sidemount configuration).
LECTURE TOPICS:
• sidemount – history
• sidemount – today
• equipment for sidemount configuration
• configuration and options
• gas management
• buoyancy control techniques
• practical skills in water
COURSE DURATION:
• minimum 60 minutes of pool or pool-like water sessions
• minimum of 3 dives in open water to the maximum depth for which the candidate is qualified, with a minimum total bottom time of 75 minutes
Course price:
450€ including license issuance
