Sidemount Course Nusa Lembongan

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Why sign up to the Sidemount Diver Course Lembongan?

As you may already be familiar with the standard configuration of having a tank on your back, have you instead heard of sidemount diving? This kind of configuration started as a necessity for advanced cave diving but has been growing in popularity with recreational divers as well.

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  Usually consisting of mounting two tanks by your side, next to your hips, and below your shoulders. Additionally, you can also mount one tank at your side as well by balancing yourself out with a weigh pouch. Going to be in the Bali area? Come sign up for our Diver Specialty Sidemount Course in Nusa Lembongan! Still, need more convincing? Sidemount diving doesn’t just look cool. It has a huge amount of practical benefits compared to backmount diving. Here are some of the great advantages of diving sidemount:

• Versatility & Streamlining

  Though you may not be a cave diver, you’ll still be able to access some tight overhead environments you may have not have been able to in the past. You’ll learn to quickly reposition your tanks positioned in front to easily zoom through those cramped cavern ceilings and passageways. Luckily, there is a lot of topography like that in Bali. It’s the ultimate destination for your sidemount course training. Furthermore, positioning your tanks to your sides can lead to less water resistance. When properly configured, your trim, buoyancy, and air consumption will improve dramatically. Then again, you’ll be able to glide through the water like never before! This should help especially in the currents of Nusa Penida Protected Area.

• Safety & Comfort

  Sidemount diving is perfect for those who have a bad back. Not having that pressure on your back will allow you to move comfortably- it’s a real game changer! Instead of standing up with a heavy tank on your back, you can enter the water first and simply clip on your two tanks. This is especially beneficial to those who suffer from scoliosis. In terms of safety, having two tanks means you’ll always have a source of redundancy and you’ll be able to dive for longer as well. Additionally, you’ll be able to easily reach your tank valves as they’ll be in right in front of you. Lastly, the risk of entanglement is also greatly reduced, leading to an overall safer dive.