Sidemount Diver Course – Dive Streamlined & Balanced

Why Sidemount Diving?

Sidemount diving lets you carry your tanks at your sides instead of your back – for better comfort, trim, and control. Originally used in cave and technical diving, it’s now a popular setup for recreational divers, especially those with back issues or technical aspirations.

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What You’ll Learn

⚙️ Streamlined equipment setup and gear trim
Buoyancy, balance, and gas management with two cylinders
Sidemount-specific dive planning and emergency procedures
How to switch regulators and manage redundancy
Ideal for wrecks, caves, and advanced exploration

Your Options

Sidemount Certification: Online theory + 3-4 open water dives
Combine with: Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures, or Wreck Diver

Theory access via SDI eLearning or in-house sessions

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Requirements

Agency: SDI or PADI
Minimum Age: 15 years
Certification: Open Water Diver or equivalent
Duration: 1 day
Dives: 3-4 open water dives
Pool: Required for skills development

What's Included?

1 to 2-day Sidemount Specialty course (SDI or PADI)
3 to 4 Sidemount dives from the boat
Professional instructor (1-on-1 to max. 1-on-4)
All scuba equipment included
Full digital materials or printed manual
Lunch, fruits, soft drinks, tea/coffee
Hotel pickup (available in selected areas of Koh Chang)

⚠️ Optional

Exclusive for our students & dive guests
Get a special discount on selected equipment
Mask, snorkel, fins & more available online
Book this equipment together with your course or trip and save instantly!
Offer valid only for combined online bookings on our website.
Dive accident insurance – recommended for all divers
GoPro rental available for certified divers

Sidemount diver demonstrating proper tank configuration during specialty course at Koh Chang

Instructor teaching sidemount gas management and regulator switching techniques

Sidemount diver showing improved trim and buoyancy control with side-mounted tanks

Sidemount diving setup with streamlined equipment configuration and redundancy systems

What can you discover?

Join our fun dives and explore vibrant coral reefs, fascinating critters, and majestic marine life — including the legendary HTMS Chang Wreck.

Use our dive site map to plan your adventure or dive deeper into our Marine Life Guide and see what awaits below the surface.

What other divers discovered

Real reviews and experiences from our guests – see what others found on their diving adventures with us!

Ready to Dive with Freedom & Balance?

Sidemount is more than a gear setup – it’s a mindset. Discover new balance, reduce strain, and prepare for the world of advanced diving.

✅ More comfort and stability
✅ Redundancy and safety for technical transitions
✅ Ideal for divers with back strain or future tech goals
✅ Counts toward your Master Scuba Diver rating

SDI Sidemount

💸 9,990.00 THB

SDI Sidemount – 3 dives incl. eLearning & cert. Dive smarter & more flexible!

PADI Sidemount

💸 11,990.00 THB

PADI Sidemount – 4 dives incl. PDF manual & cert. Streamline, balance & backup!

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Sidemount Diver Course – Dive Streamlined & Balanced