PADI Sidemount / Tec Sidemount Diver

Want to be more streamlined diving? Wearing more than one tank has become increasingly
popular for technical diving. With the Tec Sidemount Diver course you can apply what you learn
to other TecRec courses.

Course Description:

If you’ve looked into technical diving, you realize that tec divers always wear more than one
tank. Sidemount is an increasingly popular way to configure multiple cylinders for technical
diving. You can enter the world of tec diving with the Tec Sidemount Diver course and apply
what you learn to other TecRec courses.
The PADI Sidemount & Tec Sidemount Diver course introduces you to both Tec diving as well
as diving with Sidemount gear configuration for Tec Diving with up to two deco gases. The focus
of this course is on diving sidemount. Tec diving concepts are introduced, but this certification
does not extended your current Tec level training.
This course can be integrated with the PADI Sidemount Diver (stand-alone), PADI Tec
Sidemount Diver, PADI Tec 40, PADI Tec 45 or PADI Tec 50 courses.
Using sidemount for Tec diving in Monterey opens-up more beach dive sites with less physically
demanding entry/exit techniques.

Getting Started:

• Minimum 18 years old
• Minimum of 30 logged dives
• PADI Adv Open Water Diver
• PADI Enriched Air Diver
• PADI Dry Suit Diver (recommended for Tec Diving)
• Medical Statement with Physician’s approval and signature (requirement for all Tec and Professional level training)
• Diver Insurance (DAN Insurance or similar)
• Complete the Knowledge Reviews in the PADI Sidemount & Tec Sidemount Diver manual
• Minimum of 2 students, maximum of 4 students

Course Structure:
PADI TecRec course are divided into 3 sections: Knowledge Development, Practical
Application and Dives. Some dives may be conducted in the pool or limited open water. Most
dives will be conducted in open water.

Course Schedule:
Day 1 – Knowledge Development 1, 2 and 3. Practical Application Part 1 & 2
Day 2 – Dive 1 (pool)
Day 3 – Dives 2 & 3 (Ocean). Practical Application Part 3
Day 4 – Dives 4 & 5

Course Fees
Tec Divers pay for the training schedule and instructor’s time. Certifcation is earned by
satisfactory completion of all course requirements.
Registration Fee (paid at PSD): $100
Instructor Fee $600 (paid at the start of the course)

Gear Requirements

• Mask, fins, Exposure suit for diving Monterey
• DSMB and spool
• Cutting tool
• Wetnotes or slate
• Sidemount Harness suitable for Tec diving such as the Hollis Katana 2
• 4 cylinders configured for sidemount diving (2 main and 2 deco)
• 4 regulators (Left/Right for sidemount and 2 deco regulators)
• Weights as needed
• Rental regulators, tanks, tank hardware and Hollis Katana 2 rental package is available