PADI SIDEMOUNT SPECIALTY Course
in Komodo
Enjoy optimal streamline, perfect trim, better balance, and more gas supply by becoming a PADI Sidemount Diver. Learn how sidemount diving offers comfort, flexibility, and access to new environments in Komodo’s stunning sites.
🎓 Quick Facts
- Dives: 4 open water dives + pool session
- Duration: 2 days
- Group size: Max 4 students
- Languages: EN / FR / ID / DE / CN
💡 Why Sidemount?
- Better comfort & balance underwater
- Reduced back strain
- More gas = longer dives
- Enhanced safety & redundancy
🌊 Explore Freedom with Sidemount Diving
The PADI Sidemount Specialty opens a new world of balance and control underwater. With tanks mounted on your sides, you’ll enjoy streamlined movement, easy access to valves, and a perfect trim position — ideal for Komodo’s dynamic dive sites.
📘 What You Will Learn
Learning Objectives
- Knowledge development with eManual & instructor review
- Confined water training — master your harness setup
- 4 Open Water dives around Komodo
- Gas management, buoyancy, & valve drills
- Emergency procedures & equipment troubleshooting
Confined & Open Water Practice
Start in our pool — the best in town — to get used to your sidemount harness and tanks before heading to open water. You’ll perfect your trim, kicking techniques (flutter, frog, back kick), and safety drills in real Komodo conditions.
✨ Course Benefits
- More comfortable – less strain on your back
- More efficient – better buoyancy & gas use
- More safety – access to both valves
- More fun – discover new ways to dive
✅ Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Recent diving experience (refresher if >12 months)
- Minimum age 15 years
- Medically fit to dive
💰 Sidemount Specialty Course Price
- 4 Open Water Dives + Pool Session
- All PADI materials & certification
- Instructor guidance (EN/FR/ID)
- Equipment rental included
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