PADI Sidemount Rec Diver

PADI Sidemount Rec Diver

Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount scuba diving. Learn to assemble and configure sidemount gear, manage gas, trim your weight, and attach and remove cylinders.

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About the Course

Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount scuba diving with your PADI dive instructor.

Learn a different scuba configuration and how to properly assemble and configure sidemount equipment, manage gas, trim your weight, and attach and remove cylinders.

What You'll Learn

Certification Requirements

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Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification)

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Time

PADI eLearning: 2–4 hours. Entire course: 2–3 days (three dives)

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Age

15 years or older

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Health

Good physical health

How to Earn a Sidemount Rec Diver Certification

Learn sidemount diving theory and equipment setup through online independent study, then put it into practice across three open-water dives with your PADI Instructor — practicing tank management, buoyancy control and navigation in sidemount configuration.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.

  • •eLearning time commitment: 2–4 hours
Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.

You'll complete three open-water dives with your instructor, learning how to set up sidemount diving equipment, perform proper tank management, and practice techniques such as tank switching, buoyancy control and navigation.

  • •Total time commitment: 2–3 days
  • •Three training dives required

Sidemount Rec Diver FAQs

Owning your own scuba tank can be a worthwhile investment for avid divers, as it offers several benefits. First and foremost, it ensures that you have reliable and well-maintained equipment that you are familiar with, which can improve your safety during dives. Having your own tank also eliminates the need to rent tanks, which can add up over time, especially for frequent divers. Personal ownership allows you to customize your setup, choose the right tank size for your dive type, and avoid potential issues with rental equipment like leaks or improperly filled tanks. However, owning a tank requires regular maintenance and proper storage, as well as transport, which may not be convenient for all divers. For those who dive frequently or enjoy traveling to various dive sites, owning your own tank may be a cost-effective and convenient choice in the long run.

The Javascuba Difference

For more than 20 years, Javascuba has educated divers of all levels, guided by strict PADI standards and uncompromising safety. Beyond training, we've transformed diving from a sport into an adventurous lifestyle — opening the door to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.

PADI #36135

Authorized Dive School

20+ Years

PADI Recognized

1,500+

Certified Divers

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