"Like to do all your DSAT Tec Course in Sidemount" Back to Courses
By now I am sure you will have read my page why sidemount if not please read this now, then continue reading through this page.
What do I need to do..?
Just request that you would like to do your technical training wearing sidemount rather than backmount. This is possible as I am one of the very few DSAT instructors who is also a sidemount instructor; enabling me train you in sidemount skills rather then backmount.
What courses and what do they allow me to do..?
Tec 40 -The entry point into the technical range, it provides a transition from recreational to tech. Although the use of full tech gear (doubles and wings) is preferred, it does allow modified use of recreational gear in some situations, provided the diver has two separate regulators, with one of the first stages fitted with a long hose. The intended working limit for a diver of this grade is 40 metres/130 feet with up to 10 minutes of non-accelerated decompression while breathing up to EANx50.
Tec 45 -The diver now must wear the full ‘standardised’ tech rig, including wings and doubles, plus an additional deco cylinder. (Note that side mounted cylinders are an acceptable alternative to back mounted doubles throughout the TecRec range). The course will allow the diver to go to 45 metres/145 feet and make accelerated decompression dives using any mix of EANx or oxygen.
Tec 50 - At the end of this course the diver will have the same set of skills and knowledge as the present Tec Deep Diver. As such it represents a high level of competency for a technical diver. Although the option exists to make the last dive of the course using trimix, it is intended as an air/nitrox rating and by the end the diver can dive to a maximum of 50 metres/165 feet and make extended, accelerated decompression dives.
Tec Trimix 65 - This course opens up the advantages of trimix to the diver, and divers are qualified to make multi-stop decompression dives that employ EANx and oxygen for accelerated decompression, and any trimix with an oxygen content of 18% or more. They can dive to a maximum depth of 65 metres/210 feet.
Tec Trimix - This level is essentially the same as the existing course of this name. Therefore there is no numbered suffix after the course title — there are no limits are placed on how deep the diver can go after training, providing they build their experience gradually.
I also offer all levels of instructor courses within the DSAT range; Tec Instructor, Tec Deep Instructor and Tec Trimix Instructor (all can me made in sidemount configuration)
What do I need to start and what's the costs..?
TecRec prerequisites vary (see individual course descriptions), but the following applies to anyone interested in technical diving:
- 18 years or older
- Medically fit for tec diving (physician’s signature required)
- Willing to accept the added risks that tec diving presents
- An experienced diver with at least 100 logged dives
- Certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver and PADI Deep Diver or equivalent (equivalencies vary please contact me for more information)
It is best to contact me with the level your interested in and I will provide you with all information you require. For the costs of each course, please email me with your location. I do offer training all over the world, you just need to check with me when I will be close to your area and I can talk with a local dive centre and put together a course schedule for you. More details of how I operate are explained on my sidemount course training page.
What equipment do I require..?
Below is a list of the equipment you require for making technical dives in sidemount configuration, I may be able to provide the equipment for you. If you have your own I can help you customise it to get the most from it and the course with me.
- Mask, Fins & Suitable Exposure Protection (snorkel optional)
- 2 Single Tanks
- 2 Primary Regulators and 1st Stages
- 1.5 to 2m long regulator hose (recommend Miflex)
- Sidemount Harness & BCD (approved by instructor prior to the course)
- Dive Tables, Depth Guage & Dive Timer (or Dive Computer)
- Divers Tool or Knife
- Slate with Pencil
- Two Surface Signaling Devices (whistle & SMB or signal mirror)
- Reel & SMB (if required by local regulations)
- Compass
- Multi Pouch Or Pocket
- Redundancy Equipment (spare bungee, double ended bolt snap, cable ties and mouthpiece)
What can I do once certified and what to try next..?
Since you have read the why sidemount page you know that as long as you show your diving buddy the difference in your configuration to there's during your buddy check, then you can use this configuration during all of your future dives and possibly on your future specialty courses, as it the future instructor discretion to allow sidemount as they may not have even tried it themselves yet.
All specialty courses you want to do with me can be done whilst wearing sidemount once you have done the initial sidemount course(s). There will be more sidemount course options in the future like advanced wreck penetration.