IANTD Sidemount Diving Courses
IANTD
International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers
We choose to partner with IANTD for our training programs because of their unparalleled expertise and pioneering spirit in the field of diver training. With over 30 years of experience, IANTD has consistently set industry standards, from introducing the world’s first nitrox course to innovative programs like Tek Lite, which reduces narcosis in entry-level tech diving. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of diving education aligns perfectly with our goal of providing our students with the best and safest training available.
IANTD offers a comprehensive range of training courses, covering everything from Open Water Diver to Expedition Trimix, using both open and closed circuit equipment. Their network of instructor trainers and instructors consists of some of the most highly skilled and knowledgeable technical divers and educators globally, ensuring that our students receive top-notch instruction. Moreover, IANTD’s philosophy of equipping divers with not only technical skills but also a strong emphasis on safety, self-sufficiency, and mental and physical survival skills resonates with our dedication to producing responsible and competent divers. Their pioneering efforts, such as introducing enriched air diver certification a decade ahead of other agencies, demonstrate their commitment to staying at the forefront of diver education, making them the ideal partner for our training programs.
IANTD SIDEMOUNT COURSES
List of the sidemount IANTD Courses
Dive into Sidemount configuration with our expert courses. We’ve been diving this way since 2007, constantly refining our techniques to share with you. Opt for X-deep Stealth gear, available for purchase or rental. Join our IANTD programs, but first, complete the Essentials of Sidemount course. Invest in your diving skills today!
IANTD Essentials SM Diver
This is the entry level course and is considered the most important part of all training. We will go over equipment settings ( no matter what kind or brand you use), advantages, problem solving, emergencies and all the correct approaches to sidemount diving.
It is a prerequisite for all levels of sidemount diving and is part of the sidemount Open Water training.
Cost is $230 USD PER DAY.
IANTD Essentials Open Water SM Diver
This course is to improve your skill level and extend your knowledge with the sidemount configuration. We will work on gear, cylinders, gas management and safety drills . All you need to know about side mount diving is in this course.
Prerequisites are 18 years old and Open Water Diver
Cost is $230 USD PER DAY. Total days are based on your advancement in training, we want to make great divers, not just give away plastic cards.
IANTD Advanced OW Sidemount Diver
This course will add more dives and techniques to take you to the next level of diving. The work will be based on your learning curve, going deeper, navigating properly, gas planning and safety measures.
Prerequisites 18 years old and OW Sidemount Diver with min 20 sidemount logged dives.
Cost is $230 USD per day with a min of 4 days.
IANTD Tek OW Sidemount Diver/ Advanced EANx Diver
This course is the first step to learning and applying the advanced techniques used for technical diving using a sidemount rig and adding decompression cylinders. Planning Decompression dives, depending on the previous level, to dive safely at depths between 130 to 170 ft. Deep Diver 130ft/39m, Advanced EANx Diver 140ft/42m, Tech Diver 170ft/51m. Minimum level to take this course is Advanced Sidemount Diver with at least 50 logged dives
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD min days 5.
IANTD SM Open Water DPV Diver
This course teaches the correct approach to DPV diving. We will go over gas planning, safe ascending and descending, team communications and positioning, underwater navigation, assemble and disassemble the DPV, emergency procedures and safe transport/charging.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD min days 4 (DPV rental is not included).
IANTD SM Cavern Diver
We consider this the most important course to approach overhead environments. If done properly, it will give you the best knowledge to continue your advanced training in cave diving.
The first step to diving in overhead environments, you will learn basic concepts of team procedures, emergency protocols , line laying and stress management.
Prerequisites are 18 years old ,OW side mount Diver, Advanced Sidemount Diver.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD min days based on student learning curve.
IANTD SM Introductory Cave Diver
This is the first step to get on your way for cave diving.
We will take you over the cavern zone with limited cave penetration.You will learn perfect gas planning and emergency procedures such as lost line/lost diver, touching contact no visibility and out of gas.
Prerequisites are 18 years old and Cavern diver and OW sidemount level with 80 logged dives, at least 10 in cavern.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD and min 5 training days.
IANTD Modular Course Cavern + Introductory Cave diver
This course level is the best combination to start your cave diving journey. You will start to dive beyond the daylight zone and learn perfect overhead procedures, linear penetration of max 100ft/300m, 1/3 gas based on a single cylinder, teamwork, basic navigation, no visibility exits, lost line/lost diver procedures.
Prerequisites are 18 years old , OW side mount diver , Advanced diver with 80 logged dives.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD, min training days 6.
IANTD Side Mount Cave Diver
This level is designed for divers who want to go to the next level with their cave skills. Concepts of complex navigation,team diving, negotiating minor restrictions, and limited decompression will be learned during this course.
Prerequisites are 18 years old , Introductory Cave level and OW sidemount diver.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD min days 4.
IANTD Cavern to Cave Diver Level
The modular course is designed to take the student from the basics to the highest levels. All concepts of overhead procedures will be learned day by day to get to the final goal.
Prerequisites are 18 years old, Advanced Diver with 100 logged dives and OW Sidemount diver.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD days of training 8/10.
IANTD Advanced Cave Side Mount diver
Designed for tech cave divers with experience that want to learn concept of advanced cave diving as gas management to deal with major restrictions in side mount / no mount, recalculate thirds during dives and self rescue techniques.
Prerequisites are 18 years old, Tech Cave Side Mount diver.
COST PER DAY IS $250 USD min days 3.
CENOTE ENTRANCE FEE NOT INCLUDED
IANTD Side Mount Stage/Multistage Diver
designed to get safely on very complex planning for long cave dive, gas management and decompression technique will be applied. Use of the stage cylinders to push up dives, pro and cons of stage diving.
Prerequisites are 18 years old and Side Mount Stage Diver.
COST PER DAY IS $260 USD.
CENOTE ENTRANCE FEE NOT INCLUDED
IANTD ADVANCED CAVE Sidemount DPV DIVER
This level is for extend the penetration of your dives, using a DPV. Will be conducted in a min. of 3 days, lot of practice will be done in confined water and cave. Dive Propulsion Vehicle use and techniques and concern about conservation and ethical responsibilities for extended penetration, touring or explorations.
Min level Technical diver with at least 50 logged cave dive using Sidemount rig
COST PER DAY IS $260 USD, MIN DAYS 3 (DPV rental is not included).
CENOTE ENTRANCE FEE NOT INCLUDED
IANTD Survey Diver
survey cave diver designed for advanced cave divers, you will learn basic concept of survey and mapping overhead environment. Prerequisites 18 years old and min Side Mount Cave diver with excellent trim control.
COST PER DAY IS $300 USD min training days 3.
CENOTE ENTRANCE FEE NOT INCLUDED