Become an Extended Range Sidemount Diver with SSI
Exploring overhead environments like caves and wrecks is an exciting endeavor. However, squeezing traditional dive equipment into the tight spaces found within these areas can be challenging. Improving your diver trim and streamlining by using a sidemount configuration allows you to explore more constricted places than ever before.
The Extended Range Sidemount program trains you to dive in a sidemount configuration, and the techniques required to use multiple stage cylinders carried for decompression diving efficiently and effectively. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Sidemount certification after completing this program and can then apply that configuration to all other extended range programs.
Facts and Training Standards
Amount of Academic Sessions
4
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
1
Amount of Open Water Sessions
4
Maximum Training Depth
40 m / 130 ft
Suggested duration (h)
16-24
Certification Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification
Discover Flawless Streamlining and Diver Trim
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
Improve your trim and streamline your body positioning for more relaxed dive adventures
Learn new skills to open up exploration of the overhead environment
Reduce fatigue, stress, and improve gas consumption
