PADI Sidemount Rec Diver Course

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Dive with Freedom

Ever felt restricted by traditional back-mounted scuba tanks? The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty introduces you to a more balanced, flexible, and streamlined way of diving. With tanks mounted at your sides, you’ll enjoy improved buoyancy, reduced drag, and increased gas redundancy – making your dives more comfortable and efficient.

This course is perfect for divers looking to enhance their underwater experience, extend their bottom time, and prepare for more advanced diving techniques. Whether you're interested in longer dives, technical diving, or just want a new challenge, sidemount diving is a game-changer!

Course Details

Minimum age: 15 years

Pre-requisite: Open Water Diver

Duration: 3 Days

Day 1: Pool Training at London School of Diving

Days 2 & 3: Open Water Training at Wraysbury Dive Lake

eLearning: Complete before the course

Sidemount equipment setup & configuration

Gas management & redundancy

Streamlining & buoyancy refinement

Problem-solving techniques for sidemount diving

Safe air-sharing procedures

PADI Sidemount Rec Diver certification upon completion

£389

What's Required

Full sidemount gear (provided if required)

Lake entrance fees - £15 cash per day

Air fills at the lake - £7.00 cash each (2 required)

Money for for food and drinks, or bring your own

LSD does not provide transport to the Open Water dive sites. We will make every effort to try and get you a car share with another student but if this is not possible you will be expected to make your way to the site by your own means

Why Choose This Course?

✅ More Freedom & Flexibility – Enjoy greater mobility and a natural diving position.
✅ Enhanced Buoyancy & Trim – Achieve perfect balance and effortless control underwater.
✅ Increased Gas Supply & Redundancy – Manage two independent air sources for safer dives.
✅ Ideal for All Levels – Whether you're new to sidemount or refining your technique, this course adapts to you.
✅ Prepares You for Advanced Diving – A great foundation for technical, wreck, or cave diving.
Ditch the back-mounted tank and discover a new way to dive! Book your PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty today!