Sidemount Diving — February Specialty of the Month

If you’ve been curious about expanding your scuba skills in a fun, flexible, and highly useful way, there’s never been a better time to take the plunge. This February, we’re proud to feature SSI Recreational Sidemount Diver as our Specialty of the Month — now available for a special rate of only $399, down from the usual $449.

Why Sidemount Diving?

Sidemount diving is one of the most versatile and comfortable ways to dive, and it’s increasingly sought after by recreational divers around the world. Rather than carrying tanks on your back, sidemount places cylinders clipped at your sides. This configuration brings a host of benefits that both new and experienced divers will love:

• Improved Comfort and Streamlining– Sidemount setups sit snugly at your hips, allowing for a much more natural swimming position. Without tanks on your back, you’ll feel softer, more balanced and ready to enjoy every minute underwater.
• Better Trim and Buoyancy Control– With cylinders located at your sides, you can fine-tune your trim more easily. Many divers report enhanced buoyancy control and a significantly smoother ride through the water.
• Gear Flexibility– Whether you’re diving shallow reefs, caverns, or complex terrain, sidemount gives you options. Carry more gas, tailor rig setup to the dive, and reduce drag with a cleaner profile.
• Equipment Confidence– Learning sidemount helps you become more confident with your equipment overall. You’ll gain solid skills in valve handling, hose routing, and problem-solving — all valuable for any diving situation.

A Natural Step Toward Technical and Overhead Diving

Another major advantage of sidemount diving is how smoothly it prepares you for technical and overhead environments. Cavern, cave, wreck penetration and decompression diving often use sidemount configurations because of the redundancy and streamlined profile. By learning sidemount now, you build familiarity with independent cylinders, advanced gas management and precise trim control. Even if you never go technical, these skills make you a more capable and confident recreational diver.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

The SSI Recreational Sidemount Diver course is designed for divers who already have some Open Water experience and want to increase their control and freedom underwater. In this speciality you’ll:

• Rig and configure your sidemount equipment safely
• Balance and trim properly with independent side cylinders
• Improve buoyancy and streamline movement
• Gain confidence in dive planning with multiple tanks
• Dive with flexibility in a range of environments

All training is delivered by experienced professionals who know how to make learning effective — and fun. You’ll enjoy personalised attention, hands-on practice, and real dives that build skill and confidence.

February Special Rate — $399

This month only, take advantage of our sidemount diving specialty course for just $399, down from the regular $449. That’s a saving of $50! Whether you’re preparing for future tech training, expanding your recreational skills, or simply want to dive something new, this course is a perfect next step.

Spaces are limited — don’t miss your chance to transform the way you dive in 2026!