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SUMMARY:PADI Sidemount Rec Diver: Sept 26th & 27th
DESCRIPTION:Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount scuba diving with your PADI dive instructor. \nMany divers find sidemount tanks are more comfortable and easier to put on in the water. Sidemount diving is also beneficial for divers who want improved balance and prolonged dives. \nPrerequisites\nTo enroll in the Sidemount course\, you must be:\n– A PADI Open Water Diver\n– At least 15 years old \nRequirements\nThe Sidemount course consists of eLearnng knowledge development\, academic and equipment review with your instructor\,four training dives over two days. \nWhat you can expect to learn: \n\nGas management utilizing independent cylinders\nEquipment considerations\nCylinder options\nRegulator options\nBuoyancy compensator device (BCD)/harness options\nProper weighting\nEquipment configurations\nCommunication\nHand signals\nProblem solving\nGas-sharing\nGas hemorrhages\nWater entries\nS-Drills (specific to sidemount)\n\nSome of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include: \n\nPlan dive\nTest and check all equipment (depth gauges\, bottom timers/watches and computers)\nFamiliarization with area\nDescend to planed depth and not exceed any pre-planned limits\nDemonstrate the ability to safely manage gas in independent cylinders\nMonitor depth/time/air consumption\, figure all times on slate\nDemonstrate ability to control buoyancy\nAttaching sidemount cylinders while\n\nOut of water\nOn surface standing on bottom\nOn surface in water to deep to stand\n\n\nAt depth\n\nPerform gas switches\nPerform safety stops\n\n\n\n  \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nThe Scuba Gear You Use\nStudents MUST have their own Sidemount Scuba Kit.\nWe have all the leading Sidemount Kits in stock.\nYour Sidemount Instructor will show you the various options\, help you select\, and properly fit and configure your sidemount set up. \nYou’ll train with your Sidemount scuba diving equipment. \nHere is how it works: \n\nComplete the comprehensive elearning course at your own pace – online or offline. Time commitment: 4-6 hours\nSidemount Gear Configuration Classroom Session at Carolina Dive Center.\nYour instructor will work out a date and time with you prior to your practical training. Time commitment 2-4 hours\n\nSaturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm \n\nConfined Water Skill\nFour Sidemount Training Dives\n\n 
URL:https://carolinadivecenter.com/event/padi-sidemount-rec-diver-2/
LOCATION:Mystery Lake Scuba Park\, 536 Old Quarry Rd\, Wendell\, NC\, 27591\, United States
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