TecRec Sidemount

Ready to take your diving to the next level? The PADI Tec Rec Sidemount Diver course with Giants Squalo Divers in the stunning locations of Cancun and the Riviera Maya is your gateway to the exciting world of technical diving. Experience unparalleled freedom and flexibility underwater with the sidemount configuration, placing your cylinders comfortably at your sides.

Sidemount diving is rapidly gaining popularity amongst experienced divers for compelling reasons:

Enhanced Comfort: Say goodbye to back strain! Sidemount offers a more streamlined and comfortable profile in the water, making those longer dives more enjoyable.

Increased Accessibility: Easily navigate tighter spaces and overhead environments with cylinders positioned at your sides.

Redundancy and Safety: Managing multiple cylinders allows for better gas planning and provides a higher level of safety during more demanding dives.

Easy Equipment Handling: Transporting and setting up your gear becomes significantly easier with independent cylinders.

Our comprehensive PADI Tec Rec Sidemount course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to confidently and safely conduct technical dives using the sidemount system. You will learn:

Proper Sidemount Equipment Configuration: Master the art of assembling and fine-tuning your sidemount harness, cylinders, and regulator setup for optimal performance and comfort.

Perfecting Buoyancy and Trim: Achieve exceptional stability and control underwater with precise weight distribution and body positioning techniques specific to sidemount diving.

Advanced Gas Management: Develop crucial skills in planning and executing gas switches efficiently, especially when diving with multiple cylinders.

Emergency Procedures: Learn and practice essential sidemount-specific emergency procedures to ensure your safety and that of your dive buddy.

The TecRec Philosophy: Understand the principles and procedures that underpin safe and responsible technical diving practices.

To enroll in the PADI Tec Rec Sidemount Diver course with Giants Squalo Divers, you need to meet the following requirements:

Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification from another recognized organization). PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) certifications are highly recommended.

Deep Diving Experience: PADI Deep Diver certification or proof of at least 10 logged dives to a minimum depth of 30 meters (100 feet).

Logged Dives: A minimum of 30 logged dives to demonstrate sufficient diving experience.

Age: Minimum 18 years old.

Medical Fitness: A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.

Dive Insurance: Proof of current dive accident insurance.

Your PADI Tec Rec Sidemount course with Giants Squalo Divers includes:

Confined Water Session(s): Get comfortable with the sidemount equipment and practice fundamental skills in a controlled environment.

Four Open Water Dives: Experience the freedom of sidemount diving in the stunning waters of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, reaching depths up to 40 meters (130 feet) under the guidance of our experienced PADI TecRec Instructors.

At Giants Squalo Divers, we are passionate about providing exceptional technical diving training in the world-renowned dive destinations of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Our experienced and highly qualified PADI TecRec Instructors are dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest standard of education and personalized attention. We offer:

Prime Locations: Explore the incredible reefs, wrecks, and cenotes that make Cancun and the Riviera Maya a diver’s paradise.

Small Group Sizes: Benefit from individualized instruction and focused learning in a supportive environment.

Top-of-the-Line Equipment: Dive with confidence using our well-maintained and high-quality technical diving gear.

Unforgettable Experiences: Create lasting memories as you expand your diving horizons with Giants Squalo Divers.

Contact Giants Squalo Divers today to book your PADI Tec Rec Sidemount Diver course in Cancun or the Riviera Maya! Take the plunge and discover a new dimension of underwater exploration.