Tek Sidemount Diver
This program familiarizes divers with the advanced techniques, equipment configuration, and mindset required for technical sidemount diving. It enables divers to proficiently assemble and use technical sidemount equipment configurations and teaches proper techniques to safely conduct decompression dives that warrant sidemount configurations.
Program Specifications
- Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
- Minimum Age: 15 years old (with parent or guardian authorization) or 18 years old
- Prerequisites:
- Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Diver or equivalent
- No extra diving experience is required
- Required Materials: IANTD Sidemount Diver Student Kit
- Equipment Requirements:
- Comply with all Equipment Requirements as specified in the general Tek Lite Diver Courses overview
- All equipment requirements listed in the IANTD Advanced EANx Diver Course
- Bottom gas: minimum 140 cubic feet (12 liters)
- Decompression gas: minimum one (1) AL 30
- Regulators must provide ample gas flow at all depths
- Dive slate or wet note, and a cutting tool is required
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Open Water Sessions
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
