Tec Sidemount Diver

Tec Sidemount Diver teaches divers how to configure and dive sidemount in a technical diving context. This course focuses on equipment setup, streamlining, and precision control so sidemount becomes a reliable platform for deeper, more complex dives.

You’ll learn how to manage cylinders, valves, and hose routing while maintaining stable trim and buoyancy under task loading. The emphasis is on efficiency, redundancy, and comfort — building a sidemount foundation that supports decompression procedures and advanced technical training.

The Fun Part

For many divers, sidemount feels immediately natural. Better balance, easier access to valves, and a streamlined profile can make technical diving feel calmer and more controlled. It’s also one of the most adaptable configurations for travel, cold water, and diverse dive objectives.

What You Learn

• Technical sidemount equipment configuration and fit

• Cylinder rigging, attachment, and management techniques

• Valve access, hose routing, and problem prevention

• Buoyancy, trim, and propulsion with multiple cylinders

• Team protocols and task loading considerations

Your Next Adventure

Tec Sidemount is a strong foundation for Tec 40, Tec 45, and Tec 50, and it pairs naturally with Trimix training as you move toward deeper technical dives.