Sidemount & Deco Training
Diving Sidemount opens the door for some more serious diving, increased depth and duration are now at your fingertips. Don't like walking with heavy cylinders, well sidemount lets you carry your cylinders 1 by one, great for remote locations, or difficult entries, and underwater, oh boy, the freedom and streamlining!
TDI Programs
The Technical Diving International (TDI) is a globally renowned scuba diving training agency that specializes in providing comprehensive instruction and certification for individuals seeking to explore the thrilling and challenging world of technical diving. Founded with a commitment to advancing the boundaries of recreational scuba diving, TDI offers a wide range of courses designed to equip divers with the knowledge and skills required for diving beyond the traditional limits. Whether it's deep diving, wreck exploration, cave diving, or utilizing mixed gases, TDI is a leading authority in training divers to safely and confidently explore the underwater realm in more demanding and exhilarating conditions. With a strong emphasis on safety, TDI has earned a reputation for producing highly skilled technical divers who are prepared to tackle the underwater world's most fascinating and challenging environments.
BASIC SIDEMOUNT
The SDI Sidemount Diver Program is designed for divers seeking to enhance their skills and versatility by learning to dive with sidemount configuration. This course teaches participants the proper setup, techniques, and safety protocols for diving with tanks mounted along the sides of the body, offering increased mobility, streamlined profiles, and ease of access to equipment. Divers will gain practical experience in buoyancy control, tank management, and adapting to various diving environments, making it an excellent option for recreational and technical divers alike. Completion of the program equips divers with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy the unique advantages of sidemount diving.
How to get started?
If you are ready to get started just contact us on WhatsApp +44 7786 311 454
We will work with you to see where you are at, and where you need to be,
one of our friendly MOT days is perfect for you.
During the MOT day we check your existing skill set, your equipment, your good and bad habits and give you friendly advice on what to do next to get ready. It's also a great opportunity to get to meet each other and make sure we are on the same page ! BOOK MOT DAY
Pre-requisites: Confident Drysuit Diver
Equipment supplied: cylinders/wing/reg
Price starting from: £500
TEC SIDEMOUNT
The TDI Sidemount Diver Program is tailored for divers interested in applying sidemount techniques within technical diving environments, such as deep or extended-range dives. This course focuses on advanced configurations, gas management, and redundancy systems critical for technical diving. Divers are trained to use sidemount setups for greater flexibility, efficiency, and safety in overhead environments like caves and wrecks or for managing multiple cylinders in decompression scenarios.
Key Differences from the SDI Sidemount Diver Program:
-Level of Focus: While the SDI program caters to recreational divers and emphasizes comfort, buoyancy, and streamlined configuration, the TDI program builds on this foundation to meet the demands of technical diving.
-Cylinder Management: The TDI course trains divers to handle multiple tanks for extended dive times, staged decompression, or gas blending.
-Diving Environments: TDI sidemount training often includes practice in more challenging conditions, such as overhead or deep environments, where technical diving protocols are essential.
-Equipment Redundancy: Greater emphasis is placed on redundant systems and troubleshooting in scenarios where failure is less forgiving.
This distinction ensures that TDI sidemount divers are prepared for the complexities of technical diving, while SDI sidemount divers enjoy the configuration’s benefits within recreational limits.
How to get started?
If you are ready to get started just contact us on WhatsApp +44 7786 311 454
We will work with you to see where you are at, and where you need to be,
one of our friendly MOT days is perfect for you.
During the MOT day we check your existing skill set, your equipment, your good and bad habits and give you friendly advice on what to do next to get ready. It's also a great opportunity to get to meet each other and make sure we are on the same page ! BOOK MOT DAY
Pre-requisites: Confident Drysuit Diver
Equipment supplied: cylinders/wing/reg
Price starting from: £750
SIDEMOUNT ADV NITROX & DECO PRO
The TDI Advanced Nitrox & Decompression Procedures Combo Course in Sidemount Configuration equips divers with the skills and knowledge to conduct staged decompression dives using nitrox mixes up to 100% oxygen.
This integrated program focuses on advanced gas management, decompression planning, and multi-cylinder handling, all optimized through the versatility and streamlining of sidemount diving. Divers master buoyancy, gas switches, and ascent protocols for dives up to 150 feet (45 meters), combining the benefits of extended bottom times with safe decompression practices.
This course prepares divers for technical diving challenges with confidence and precision in sidemount configuration whilst using nitrox, 50% and 100% deco mixes, as well as accelrated decompression techniques.
How to get started?
If you are ready to get started just contact us on WhatsApp +44 7786 311 454
We will work with you to see where you are at, and where you need to be,
one of our friendly MOT days is perfect for you.
During the MOT day we check your existing skill set, your equipment, your good and bad habits and give you friendly advice on what to do next to get ready. It's also a great opportunity to get to meet each other and make sure we are on the same page ! BOOK MOT DAY
Pre-requisites: Confident Tec SM Diver
Equipment supplied: n/a
Price starting from: £750
HELITROX SIDEMOUNT
The TDI Intro to Tech Course is the ultimate starting point for divers looking to expand their skills and step into the world of technical diving.
This foundational course introduces advanced techniques, equipment configurations, and mindset shifts needed for more demanding dive environments.
You’ll refine your buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques, and learn how to manage redundant systems and handle potential emergencies with confidence. Whether you aspire to explore deeper depths, overhead environments, or simply want to dive with a more streamlined and efficient setup, Intro to Tech sets the stage. It's not just about learning new skills—it's about transforming your diving approach and preparing you for the exciting challenges ahead.
Take the first step toward your technical diving journey and unlock new underwater possibilities!
How to get started?
If you are ready to get started just contact us on WhatsApp +44 7786 311 454
We will work with you to see where you are at, and where you need to be,
one of our friendly MOT days is perfect for you.
During the MOT day we check your existing skill set, your equipment, your good and bad habits and give you friendly advice on what to do next to get ready. It's also a great opportunity to get to meet each other and make sure we are on the same page ! BOOK MOT DAY
Pre-requisites: Confident Adv Nitrox SM Diver
Equipment supplied: n/a
Price starting from: £750
TRIMIX SIDEMOUNT
The TDI Trimix Course (60m) in Sidemount Configuration prepares divers to conduct dives to a maximum depth of 60 meters (200 feet) using trimix gas blends, which include helium to reduce narcosis and gas density.
This course emphasizes advanced dive planning, gas management, and decompression strategies, with a focus on the streamlined, redundant benefits of sidemount configuration.
Divers learn to handle multiple cylinders, manage gas switches, and execute precise ascent protocols in deep environments. By combining trimix diving with sidemount, participants gain superior control, flexibility, and safety for challenging technical dives.
How to get started?
If you are ready to get started just contact us on WhatsApp +44 7786 311 454
We will work with you to see where you are at, and where you need to be,
one of our friendly MOT days is perfect for you.
During the MOT day we check your existing skill set, your equipment, your good and bad habits and give you friendly advice on what to do next to get ready. It's also a great opportunity to get to meet each other and make sure we are on the same page ! BOOK MOT DAY
Pre-requisites: Confident Helitrox SM Diver
Equipment supplied: n/a
Price starting from: £750