When One Tank is Not Enough.
At XR Explorers, the SSI Recreational Sidemount Course is more than just a specialty—it’s a complete transformation of how you dive. Sidemount gives you unparalleled freedom, effortless trim, and a streamlined profile that changes everything from buoyancy control to gas management.
Instead of being limited by heavy backmount gear, you carry cylinders at your sides. This improves mobility in and out of the water, relieves back strain, and provides the true gas redundancy that serious divers rely on.
The XR Explorers Difference: DIR Principles
We don’t settle for "casual" sidemount training. We teach it the right way, following strict DIR (Doing It Right) principles. This course isn’t about just strapping tanks to your side; it’s about mastering a highly technical configuration.
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Precision Buoyancy: Achieving and maintaining perfect horizontal trim.
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Gas Management: Perfecting regulator switching, hose routing, and rapid valve shutdown drills.
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Propulsion: Advanced frog kicks and helicopter turns without the bulk of a back tank.
A Rigorous Training Program & Elite Equipment
Unlike other programs that rush you through the basics, we dedicate a full 4 days to your transformation. You will complete 6 Confined Water Dives to perfect your drills and muscle memory before moving on to 4 Open Water Dives to apply your skills in the real world. To maximize your safety and time during these demanding dives, Nitrox 32% gas fills and all boat/pool fees are completely covered.
While equipment is not included in the course fee, XR Explorers is proud to offer the world's best sidemount systems. You can train in—and purchase—industry-leading harnesses including the X-Deep, Hollis Katana, Razor, or Halcyon.
Sidemount Team Bonus: 10% Cashback!
Sidemount diving is highly team-oriented. We offer a 10% cashback bonus on your tuition when you enroll with your dive buddy. This cashback is credited to your XR Explorers account and is absolutely perfect for covering your equipment rental, paying for the Nitrox certification add-on, or putting toward your own X-Deep or Halcyon harness!
*Terms apply: Cashback credit is valid for 1 month (30 days) from the date of issue.
Regional Training (GCC-Wide)
We are the region's absolute experts in technical configuration. We conduct this course weekly at our primary facilities in Kuwait & UAE, but we also regularly travel to Saudi Arabia (KSA), Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman for private clinics and dedicated technical group workshops.
Free Training Consultation
Unsure which path is right for you? We offer free expert consultations to answer your questions and help you map your diving goals. Whether you are in Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, or Oman, let's talk before you book.
💬 Chat on WhatsApp:
🇰🇼 Kuwait (+965 9925 2915)
🇦🇪 UAE (+971 555 610 100)
Video consultations via Zoom/Teams are also available upon request.
