PADI SIDEMOUNT SPECIALTY
PADI Sidemount Specialty
Scuba diving with a sidemount configuration simply means that you carry your tanks at your sides instead of on your back. This can reduce drag and is more comfortable for many divers.
Many 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.
The PADI Sidemount Specialty will also count towards your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
PRICE
Sidemount - $500
Sidemount + PPB - $765
Including eLearning, full gear with dive computer, 19% Honduras Tax, and credit card fees.
How long does it take?
2 DAYS
This is a 2-day course that is divided into 3 parts:
Knowledge Development: you will begin by completing the PADI eLearning from the comfort of your home without wasting time with classroom presentations during your vacation.
Confined Water Dive: you will complete 2 confined water dives with your instructor to configure your gear and learn the skills to dive with sidemount.
Open Water Dives: after you will get on board one our boats to do 3 open water dives with your instructor.
Link the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty with your Sidemount Specialty and receive a special discount!
Who can do it?
Available for ages 15 and up, it's the perfect option for advanced divers.
Become an Elite Diver! With this course you will be one step closer to the Master Scuba Diver, the highest recreational diving level.
What will I learn?
During your PADI Sidemount Specialty you will learn how to:
Assemble and configure sidemount equipment
Mount scuba tanks in the water
Adjust your weights for optimal balance
Frog kick to move easily while wearing sidemount
Why Roatan Divers?
As a Boutique Dive Center, here you will have
Small groups: maximum of 4 students per instructor, which means that we can focus on each guest's needs individually.
Boutique Service: our team handles all equipment set-up, tank changeovers, as well as rinsing and storing of gear
Best Boats: We're proud to have the best dive boats on the island, four custom-designed boats built for comfort, speed, and convenience. Spend less time in transit and more time diving!
New dive gear: all of our rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits and masks are from Mares, one of the largest scuba equipment manufacturers in the world
PADI Eco Center: At Roatan Divers, we’re proud to be a PADI Eco Center, committed to ocean protection, diver education, and reducing our environmental impact every step of the way.
DIVE COMPUTER
Roatan Divers stands out as one of the few dive shops in Roatan that provides dive computers to students for use during all course dives.
Experience the latest technology as you track your depth, dive time, and No Decompression Limits (NDL), enhancing both your safety and learning throughout your course.
What is the price?
$500 per person
No Hidden Fees! This price includes Honduras Taxes (19%), Credit Card Fees and:
PADI eLearning
and Certification
Full Sidemount Gear
with dive computer
2 Confined
Water Dives
3 Open
Water Dives
Here's what you can expect from your PADI Sidemount Specialty
Frequently Asked Questions about the PADI Sidemount Specialty
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YES! We will dedicate one instructor exclusive to your course and the maximum size of the group is 6 people.
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With the Sidemount Specialty you will:
Experience a different scuba configuration
Improve gas management
Gain insight into basic tec diving techniques
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A full sidemount set is already included in the price of your course, but if you want to do more fun dives after your course you can rent the gear with us!
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Minimum 15 years old
Be an AdvancedOpen Water Diver from any dive organization
Medical Form: You need to fill out a medical questionnaire. With any “Yes” response you will need a medical clearance for diving. You can acquire this at home or here on the Island at least one day prior to your dive. Ask us for the form!
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Increase your knowledge, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun with your instructor!