Specialty certification · Technical fundamentals
Sidemount Course in Bangalore
Streamlined comfort. Redundant gas safety.
Discover the freedom of carrying cylinders along your flanks rather than on your spine. Learn sidemount harness rigging, balance trim, gas management, and regulator switches under TDI Tech Instructor Paritosh Agrawal.
Overview
Is this course
right for you?
Divers seeking relief from heavy back tanks, greater gas volume for extended dives, or a foundation for technical and cave diving.
Originally developed by cave explorers to squeeze through tight restrictions, sidemount diving has revolutionized recreational diving. By clipping cylinders under your arms along your torso, you take all weight off your spine.
Sidemount offers unmatched balance, effortless horizontal trim, and total redundancy with two independent cylinders and regulators. Boat entries and exits become dramatically easier because tanks can be passed up before boarding.
TDI Technical Instructor Paritosh Agrawal guides you through the subtle art of sidemount: custom harness adjustments, cylinder trim positioning as gas is consumed, regulator switching protocols, and out-of-gas management.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Custom rig a sidemount harness and BCD to your exact body geometry
- Maintain flawless horizontal trim with independent flank cylinders
- Master gas management and continuous regulator switching protocols
- Earn an internationally recognized Sidemount Diver certification
Your Session
How it
unfolds.
A straightforward route from your first question to confident, supervised time underwater.
- Dry-land workshop: harness assembly, bungees, D-ring placement, and hose routing.
- Bangalore pool sessions: water entry, cylinder donning/doffing, and trim adjustments.
- Emergency drills: out-of-gas sharing with long hose, manifold isolation simulation.
- Ocean completion: qualifying ocean dives on a Gotakhor trip.
Booking essentials
Before you
book.
Duration, investment, prerequisites, and the practical next step, all in one place.
- Duration
- 2 days of pool training + ocean completion
- Investment
- ₹16,500 per person
- Group pricing
- Group pricing is available on request. Contact us for group rates and availability.
- Included
- Specialized sidemount training materials and certification fees · Extensive pool coaching in Bangalore with Paritosh Agrawal · Use of specialized sidemount rigging and cylinders during training · Personalized gear consultation for purchasing your own harness
- Training & Ocean Completion
- Bangalore pool labs cover comprehensive skills. Certification is awarded after completing qualifying ocean dives with Gotakhor.
Questions answered
Still deciding?
Common questions about this training.
Can I dive sidemount as a purely recreational diver?
Yes! Many recreational reef divers prefer sidemount for lower back comfort, double gas redundancy, and easy boat exits.
Do I need to own a sidemount harness?
No, Gotakhor provides training harnesses and rigging for your Bangalore sessions.
Next step
Ready to
talk diving?
Tell us your background, any questions, and preferred dates. Paritosh will help you choose the right session and any required ocean trip.