Love your vids Steve. I am located in Nova Scotia Canada. Just received my tdiSM cert in August. I purchased your online course as an addition to my training. It has been extremely helpful. Many thanks!
Steve, thank you so much for your amazing online Sidemount PCB Course. Although I completed my PADI SidemountPCB training last year, I always felt my XDeep Harness setup wasn't as streamlined as it should be. While the instructor was great, it was clear that he didn’t live and breathe sidemount. I had signed up with your course system at the time, which was useful but... continue readingSteve, thank you so much for your amazing online Sidemount PCB course. Although I completed my PADI SidemountPCB training last year, I always felt my XDeep Harness setup was not as streamlined as I would like. While the instructor was great, I could tell that he wasn't a sidemount expert. I had already signed up for your free course program, which was useful but left me wanting more. I'm going to Florida for my Overhead Environment training and wanted to be sure that my setup was up to par. Your entire online course (WOW) was very helpful. I followed all of your advice and rebuilt my XDeep Harness setup. Your system helped me to re-do all of my bungee systems, attachment points, and wing. I am happy with my setup and feel very comfortable in water. Thank you again. Next up is learning all the skills that I can now work on because my harness is properly setup. I wish I would have spent the money on your training one year ago. Keep up the good work and take care. Thanks, Jason read less
If you are interested in the SDI course, we will teach it. By default, however we also offer the TDI. You can take this course as a standalone, however our students often combine it with our Apprentice Cave Diver program.
Learn about sidemount diving and how to setup a tec sidemount harness. The training will be done in a confined water session as well as four open water dives. You'll have at least two tanks, and then add two more.
Steve, thank you for the Sidemount PCB Essentials Course in Gozo. I've never spent more money on something better. It was great fun. I enjoyed every second of it. It is amazing to see your passion and experience. Your attention to details is remarkable and you never stop trying to improve. I also enjoyed... Continue reading Steve! I thoroughly enjoyed your Sidemount PCB Essentials Course in Gozo. I've never spent more money on anything. It was great fun. I loved every second of it. It is amazing to see your passion and experience. You are meticulous and pay attention to every detail. I love your passion to capture details, new equipment and hints. You can use the camera to capture them and include them in future videos. I have to say that your online training videos are exceptional. They will get you prepared for what you will need during in-water training. This concept I believe is key to the steep learning curve, as you can make the most of your time underwater. Steve, thanks so much! Nils read more
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Sidemountpcb.com online training has become a vital component for technical and recreational divers. Even though I had already completed a Tec 40 / Sidemount class before I started my technical training, I consider it sidemount essentials. Joe could focus on in-water skills with the online training. Read moreSidemountPCBing.com online training has been a crucial component for technical and recreational divers. Even though I had already completed a Tec 40 / Sidemount class before I started my technical training, I considered the beginning of my technical training sidemount basics. Joe Seda was my instructor in Florida. Joe was able to concentrate on in-water skills, which were the foundation for all technical training, including trimix with Vas. Online training demonstrates what every diver should expect from top-quality in-water training and expedites in-water skills development. My daughter is just beginning her dive journey. She has seen the backmount videos and I am now reviewing the instructor videos to ensure I am the best 'buddy" for her throughout her training. These training tools are crucial in the safe development and safety of technical and recreational divers. Daniel Glynn (father, cave diver) read more
Steve, I just noticed the new chapters in your online classes. These chapters are fantastic. These are particularly useful for reviewing videos and finding a particular part within a video. These were very useful and I began using them right away. Timo, Cheers
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Hi Steve, Your tutorials are amazing and are a valuable addition to any instructor’s toolbox. I teach PADI in Cyprus, and I took a few courses trying to master this type of diving that although came from cave diving, became very popular among recreational divers . But I found that only using your technique , I am certifying capable and confident sidemount divers , which... read moreHi Steve, Your tutorials are amazing and are a valuable addition to any instructor’s toolbox. I teach PADI in Cyprus, and I took a few courses trying to master this type of diving that although came from cave diving, became very popular among recreational divers . But I found that only using your technique , I am certifying capable and confident sidemount divers , which , I know, will not be a nightmare for any dive boat and/or Dive guide by using up double the space and needing double the time to kit up. I also know that they will look streamlined underwater and be safe. And it is all due to your structured approach in explaining every aspect of sidemount diving , where configuration is crucial. I would not hesitate to recommend it to any instructor teaching sidemount! Thank you very much ! read less
You must know this is a common sentiment, but I do really appreciate your online videos. I have been able use them to setup my sidemounts much more efficiently, and I am able to diagnose issues with students and quickly fix them. I would like to thank you for all that.
Your online videos are amazing. I know you understand this. They have helped me to set up my sidemount much easier. I also found it much easier to diagnose and fix student problems. That's why I want to say thank you.
Sidemount PCB refers to scuba divers who have their diving cylinders placed along the diver's side, below the shoulders, and along the hips. As smaller cave sections can be penetrated, the tanks can be changed more easily. This was originally a popular configuration for cave divers. Diving professionals who perform technical wreck diving penetrations recognized the same benefits. To teach scuba divers in Thailand, we have highly-trained instructors.
Hi Steve, I really enjoyed your Sidemount PCB Essentials course in Gozo! Have probably never spend my money on anything better. It made so much fun and I enjoyed every single minute of it. Seeing your dedication and experience is simply amazing. You pay attention to the smallest details and you are always striving to improve things even further. I also love your enthusiasm to capture... read moreHi Steve, I really enjoyed your Sidemount PCB Essentials course in Gozo! Have probably never spend my money on anything better. It made so much fun and I enjoyed every single minute of it. Seeing your dedication and experience is simply amazing. You pay attention to the smallest details and you are always striving to improve things even further. I also love your enthusiasm to capture all those details, new equipment, new methods, hints etc. with the camera to be able to include them in upcoming videos to the benefit of everyone. Speaking of your online training videos I must say that they are a class of its own. They definitely get you well-prepared for the things you need to know during the in-water training and I think that exactly this concept is the key to the steep learning curve because the time underwater can be used efficiently. Thank you so much for everything Steve! Cheers, Nils read less
332.35 m
Hello and welcome to the Officially Amazing universe. Ahmed Gabr. Ahmed, 41, of Egypt, has broken the record for the deepest SCUBA dive, diving 332.35 m (1,090 ft 4.5 in) in the Red Sea off the coast of Dahab.
5-6 days
Rebreather training classes are typically 5-6 days long, but can be longer depending on a variety of factors such as the training agency, your local conditions, your instructor, and your ability to meet the class standards.
Tec divers can visit reefs and wrecks at depths well below the recreational limit of 40 meters/130 feet. They can explore underwater caves and other locations far beyond the reach of mainstream sport diving with specialized training.