Sidemount Diving

Streamline Your Dive. Expand Your Options.

The Fun Part
Sidemount diving changes the way you move underwater. With tanks mounted at your sides instead of your back, you gain a new level of comfort, flexibility, and control. Many divers find it more streamlined, more balanced, and just plain fun once they try it.

What You’ll Learn

Sidemount diving introduces new gear configurations and techniques that improve efficiency and comfort. In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Set up and configure a sidemount system correctly
• Don and remove sidemount equipment in and out of the water
• Manage buoyancy and trim with sidemount tanks
• Streamline hoses and equipment for reduced drag
• Switch and manage gas between cylinders underwater
• Handle valve shutdowns and basic emergency procedures
• Improve stability, control, and awareness while diving
• Adapt sidemount techniques for different environments

For learning materials and gear, contact The Scuba Shop.

Your Next Adventure Starts Here

The PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty gives you a different way to experience the water—more freedom, better balance, and expanded diving possibilities. It also counts toward the prestigious Master Scuba Diver rating.

Ready to dive in a new configuration?
Connect with the team at The Scuba Shop and explore diving from a new perspective.