About the Course – PADI Tec Sidemount Diver
At Divers Market, Inc., the PADI Tec Sidemount Diver course introduces you to one of the most versatile and streamlined equipment configurations used in technical diving. As you begin your journey into the world of tec diving, sidemount allows for increased flexibility, better trim, and enhanced access to multiple cylinders—all essential for extended range and decompression dives.
This course not only teaches the foundational skills of sidemount diving but also serves as a stepping stone into PADI’s TecRec programs. The knowledge and techniques you acquire can be applied directly to advanced technical training, and your Divers Market Tec Instructor may even integrate the course with Tec 40, Tec 45, or Tec 50 training to streamline your progression.
Who Can Enroll:
To sign up for the Tec Sidemount Diver course at Divers Market, you must:
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Be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
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Be at least 18 years old
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Have a minimum of 30 logged dives
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Hold a PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (recommended, not required)
Getting Started – Course Materials
To begin your training, visit Divers Market, Inc. to pick up your PADI Sidemount Diver and Tec Sidemount Diver Manual. These course materials will prepare you for the knowledge development sessions and in-water skills training ahead.
If you already hold a recreational sidemount diver certification, your focus will be on Chapters Two and Three of the manual, which cover advanced sidemount concepts specific to technical diving. If you are new to sidemount, you’ll read the entire manual to build a strong foundation before your dives.
Our team at Divers Market is here to help you get started, answer questions about your reading, and make sure you’re fully prepared to transition into the world of tec diving with confidence.
Academic Overview – Tec Sidemount Diver Course
At Divers Market, Inc., the PADI Tec Sidemount Diver course provides in-depth training on the principles and practices of diving with a sidemount cylinder configuration, tailored specifically for technical diving applications.
You’ll begin by exploring the advantages of sidemount diving, including improved streamlining, ease of equipment management, and enhanced gas redundancy. Through academic sessions and hands-on guidance from your Divers Market Tec Instructor, you’ll learn how to properly configure and adjust a tec sidemount harness for optimal trim and performance.
In-Water Training Includes:
- One confined water session to introduce and practice gear setup and handling
- Four open water dives, starting with two tanks and progressively adding more—potentially up to six sidemounted cylinders—as your skills and comfort grow
This course prepares you for extended-range dives and complex tec profiles, all under the expert supervision of the Divers Market instructional team.
If you hold equivalent certifications from another recognized training agency, you may still qualify—just ask your Divers Market Tec Instructor for details.
Dive into technical diving with confidence and build a solid foundation in sidemount configuration through expert-led instruction at Divers Market.