I have to give a shout out to Steve Martin's sidemounting.com online training videos. I really struggled in my Cavern course and was determined to be where I needed to be skills wise before I started cave. Over the summer I would watch one of Steve's videos and then go to the quarry and practice that skill over and over. One day long hose drills,... read moreI have to give a shout out to Steve Martin's sidemounting.com online training videos. I really struggled in my Cavern course and was determined to be where I needed to be skills wise before I started cave. Over the summer I would watch one of Steve's videos and then go to the quarry and practice that skill over and over. One day long hose drills, next day valve shut down drills but the most valuable one was the Advanced Buoyancy Control/Lung Volume Training. When I started doing that one it transformed my diving and my RMV plummeted. I was able to move between 12 meters and 18 meters easily using only lung control. Steve you charge way too little for your inline training courses! read less

Definitely worth every penny!!! Subscribing to your online courses was an eye opener. Best money I ever spent! Very highly recommend Steve's online courses to everyone! Not only for sidemount divers.

You have put a lot of work into your online training mate. It's a great resource, perhaps the most comprehensive online training available in diving, not just sidemount specialism. It's especially valuable for those without access to a legitimate sidemount subject matter expert for training.

After I did my very first sidemount dive it was clear to me that I want to dive deep into this topic. So I was very happy to find sidemounting.com and these videos actually prepared me best for my further training/development in diving. When the Masterclass was launched I was very excited of the new format. Videoing the dialog between Steve and the different divers... read moreAfter I did my very first sidemount dive it was clear to me that I want to dive deep into this topic. So I was very happy to find sidemounting.com and these videos actually prepared me best for my further training/development in diving. When the Masterclass was launched I was very excited of the new format. Videoing the dialog between Steve and the different divers was a great idea because it makes the videos very vivid. Further there is a lot of information presented comprehensively & efficiently and the audience can build up very quick a good understanding of all the relevant topics. I think the masterclass as well as the other classes are very valuable for new and for experienced divers. I appreciate a lot the work that has been put into these online lessons! read less

I recently completed the online course - intro to sidemount, which was excellent. This helped me make the switch from single cylinder backmount to sidemount. There were some issues I was unclear on, but after discussing these with Steve, he has now included the donning and doffing cylinders lesson into the intro course which I think nicely completes it. I was very impressed with Steve’s... read moreI recently completed the online course - intro to sidemount, which was excellent. This helped me make the switch from single cylinder backmount to sidemount. There were some issues I was unclear on, but after discussing these with Steve, he has now included the donning and doffing cylinders lesson into the intro course which I think nicely completes it. I was very impressed with Steve’s quick response and him actually changing the intro course based on my feedback. I then decided to upgrade and am now progressing through the full side mount online course and am amazed how many little details, I hadn’t even considered, are covered in the very clear and explanatory videos. This online training is going to allow me to enjoy side mount much more as well as making it safer and less stressful. Prior to registering with sidemounting.com, I had been trying to find this information online from various unrelated and incomplete sources. Paying for the full online course has highlighted the issue, that for beginner sidemounters like me, you don’t even know what you don’t know. Just from what I have watched so far, it amazes me how many bad habits I was already developing! I cannot recommend sidemounting.com online training enough. read less

I very much enjoyed the online Masterclass course. It was nice to be able to access more exclusive material at a budget friendly rate. The brevity of the videos made them easy to follow and made it easy to maintain focus throught the course. In addition it is not daunting to go back and look again at any material since the segments are so short.... read moreI very much enjoyed the online Masterclass course. It was nice to be able to access more exclusive material at a budget friendly rate. The brevity of the videos made them easy to follow and made it easy to maintain focus throught the course. In addition it is not daunting to go back and look again at any material since the segments are so short. I did find it tough to hear some of the dialogue occurring in the class at times (I imagine dive shop classrooms do not have the best acoustics for recording!), however subtitles are available so you can read anything that you could not hear. In addition more portions of the video with the presentation as the main screen and the recording of the course as the minor side window would be nice. You did well to mix in portions of the presentation as part of the video together. All in loved the course and hope to see more content or sequels in the future. read less

This is my second year subscribing to sidemounting.com with Steve Martin. I think that the online training course is an excellent resource, and a great baseline for any diver. Steve, Vas, and Joe do an excellent job of demonstration as well as education and best practices. I was able to acquire my Sidemount certification with Joe Seda, just outside of Gainesville Florida. Steve’s online videos... read moreThis is my second year subscribing to sidemounting.com with Steve Martin. I think that the online training course is an excellent resource, and a great baseline for any diver. Steve, Vas, and Joe do an excellent job of demonstration as well as education and best practices. I was able to acquire my Sidemount certification with Joe Seda, just outside of Gainesville Florida. Steve’s online videos continue to be in my opinion some of the best resources. The Masterclass just covers some of the basics, but there is far more information when you purchase all of the courses, the video demonstration is an excellent way of learning, and when you are implementing some of the courses in the field as well as configuration of your equipment. It really does work. Thank you Steve for your excellent attention to detail. I will continue to subscribe yearly and to share what I’ve learned and the resource wherever I can. read less

I have recently completed the new online course - Masterclass. I found it to be a great diving and teaching experience concentrated in video lessons. I think it will be very useful for the site 'newcomer' to gain this expertise, to learn various helpful tricks, to get acquainted with the site and the materials offered on it and... then subscribe to one of the training... read moreI have recently completed the new online course - Masterclass. I found it to be a great diving and teaching experience concentrated in video lessons. I think it will be very useful for the site 'newcomer' to gain this expertise, to learn various helpful tricks, to get acquainted with the site and the materials offered on it and... then subscribe to one of the training packages and maybe even register for the in-water training 🙂 And for those who already have a subscription to the full sidemount course, the Masterclass can always help refresh their knowledge and even learn something new. I personally really enjoyed the Q&A section because there was new information that I wanted to know. Thank you for this new course and for sidemounting.com in general! read less

It was clear right from the beginning of the in-water training that Steve and Vas were not instructors just going through the motions to be in the lifestyle, but were master practitioners passionate about transferring their skills on sidemount diving. They were patient and encouraging, and offered personal guidance and feedback during the daily debriefs using video recorded during the training sessions. And as awesome... read moreIt was clear right from the beginning of the in-water training that Steve and Vas were not instructors just going through the motions to be in the lifestyle, but were master practitioners passionate about transferring their skills on sidemount diving. They were patient and encouraging, and offered personal guidance and feedback during the daily debriefs using video recorded during the training sessions. And as awesome and liberating as the sidemount diving experience can be, the shift in equipment configuration and management requires significant adaptation in both your skill-set and mindset from traditional back-mount scuba. Watching the online training videos on sidemounting.com until I understood the fundamental differences between the two systems was invaluable in preparing me for what to expect in the water, familiarizing me with equipment setup, and aiding in becoming proficient in important procedures. The in-water training sessions were recorded by Steve and Vas in UHD (Ultra High Definition). Looking at the quality of the footage, you would think the camera had been mounted on a gimbal. All the videos and photos were made available to be downloaded through a cloud server. Not only was I able to go back and see what went well and the techniques that needed more working on, I was able to share/upload the content with my family, friends, and social media platforms, garnering some oohs and ahhs. I can say I came out a different diver at the end of the course, and I challenge you to find a better pair of instructors than Steve and Vas. If you think you would benefit from world class sidemount training, good luck reserving a slot when they become available as they fill up fast. read less

I have enrolled in the sidemounting.com online course for all students (package 2), and it has proven to be incredibly beneficial to me. These courses offered highly detailed explanations covering every aspect of sidemount diving. I discovered certain nuances that I hadn't previously considered, and these were not even addressed by my past instructors. Especially, they were all explained by great videos, not only by... read moreI have enrolled in the sidemounting.com online course for all students (package 2), and it has proven to be incredibly beneficial to me. These courses offered highly detailed explanations covering every aspect of sidemount diving. I discovered certain nuances that I hadn't previously considered, and these were not even addressed by my past instructors. Especially, they were all explained by great videos, not only by texts and photos. The masterclass series serves as a more condensed version of the comprehensive sidemount course. It offers an overarching view of the curriculum, allowing for a quick grasp of the most important concepts. To those who haven't yet enrolled on this platform, I highly recommend taking this Masterclass to gain insight into the breadth of knowledge and expertise this website has to offer. And for those who are already participating in the sidemount courses, this masterclass can serve as a valuable knowledge review. I'm eagerly anticipating the release of more materials and the exploration of various aspects in diving by this website and Steve Martin. read less

After completing a sidemount course, I was looking for additional study material for a few doubts that I had, after searching the internet and getting a few recommendations I subscribed to sidemounting.com. I was not disappointed! The amount of material and the attention to detail is astonishing! Every single aspect is explained clearly and in HD! My diving has improved significantly thanks to sidemounting.com. I... read moreAfter completing a sidemount course, I was looking for additional study material for a few doubts that I had, after searching the internet and getting a few recommendations I subscribed to sidemounting.com. I was not disappointed! The amount of material and the attention to detail is astonishing! Every single aspect is explained clearly and in HD! My diving has improved significantly thanks to sidemounting.com. I cannot recommend this site enough, also contacting Steve is very easy, quick to reply and always helpful! If you’re looking for the BEST online material on this subject look no further! read less

Thanks for creating this new online course, I enjoyed the masterclass. I was in the process of getting drysuit certified when you put this out so some of the conversations were very beneficial and more detailed than your other online training materials. I appreciate that you keep adding to the content as I have been a member of your online courses now for just over... read moreThanks for creating this new online course, I enjoyed the masterclass. I was in the process of getting drysuit certified when you put this out so some of the conversations were very beneficial and more detailed than your other online training materials. I appreciate that you keep adding to the content as I have been a member of your online courses now for just over a year. The material was a great precursor to my training with Joe Seda in Florida. The more I dive sidemount the more I go back to the material and review it with additional experience and I keep getting additional understanding. I look forward to any additional material you put out. read less

I wanted to learn sidemount diving and decided on your online courses. That was 200 sidemount dives ago. Your videos were the only source I used and most importantly to setup my newly purchased X-Deep wing. I watched and studied all of your videos which helped me immensely. I will NEVER go back-to-back mount. I love the freedom it gives me as a solo... read moreI wanted to learn sidemount diving and decided on your online courses. That was 200 sidemount dives ago. Your videos were the only source I used and most importantly to setup my newly purchased X-Deep wing. I watched and studied all of your videos which helped me immensely. I will NEVER go back-to-back mount. I love the freedom it gives me as a solo diver. If there is an issue with any tank valve or similar issue it is right under my armpit attached by a bungee loop - super easy to diagnose and work with. The diving I can do in currents where I dive the St. Lawrence River in Ottawa Canada, sidemount configuration is so streamlined it makes it child’s play. Anyhow, I just wanted you to know and to thank you for your efforts! read less

After initially completing the entire online course and then the Sidemount Essentials with Steve, I am now very happy to have booked the online Masterclass. For me, it was a very helpful summary and refresher of what I was allowed to learn a few months earlier. At the same time, I was able to learn a lot of new things that were not covered in... read moreAfter initially completing the entire online course and then the Sidemount Essentials with Steve, I am now very happy to have booked the online Masterclass. For me, it was a very helpful summary and refresher of what I was allowed to learn a few months earlier. At the same time, I was able to learn a lot of new things that were not covered in the online course (or I had forgotten...). I was looking forward to every single video and used every little gap in everyday life for it. The entertaining clips are ideal for learning something in between and letting it sink in. Regardless of whether you already have previous knowledge or not, I would like to recommend the master class to you 100%. Best regards from Baltic Sea Coast, Germany read less

I have gone through the online MasterClass, and I am truly impressed on how comprehensive and at the same time concise and relevant it is. Excellent job Steve. I didn’t realize how effective remote online training could be until I watched this MasterClass series. I’m glad I know that it’s this easy and VERY effective. I wished my college courses could have been set up... read moreI have gone through the online MasterClass, and I am truly impressed on how comprehensive and at the same time concise and relevant it is. Excellent job Steve. I didn’t realize how effective remote online training could be until I watched this MasterClass series. I’m glad I know that it’s this easy and VERY effective. I wished my college courses could have been set up like this 😝. I can appreciate the hours it must have taken to prepare and structure this. read less

I just completed the online Masterclass, well done my friend! So much valuable information I’m taking away with me! I’m working with a student as we speak and I used the heel touch suggestion. It made such a difference in his buoyancy. Thank you!

Your online training has been BY FAR the best value I have ever spent on diving. Outside of my initial OW instruction (8 weeks, twice a week classroom AND pool before the actual open water) this is the best and most comprehensive scuba training I have had, although I have no complaints there are only 2 in-water courses I'd consider at this point. ... read moreYour online training has been BY FAR the best value I have ever spent on diving. Outside of my initial OW instruction (8 weeks, twice a week classroom AND pool before the actual open water) this is the best and most comprehensive scuba training I have had, although I have no complaints there are only 2 in-water courses I'd consider at this point. GUE-Fundamentals and your Sidemount Essentials course. While I would enjoy and learn from both - neither are likely due to cost and time. If I'm ever in Malta.. read less

Hi Steve, when I finished my sidemount course at a diving school at home, I was a little bit disappointed about the harsh way of teaching and a bad handbook (TDI). So, I looked for more and better information and found your online courses. I think they are great and really helped me a lot. Even now I always have points I´m looking for during... read moreHi Steve, when I finished my sidemount course at a diving school at home, I was a little bit disappointed about the harsh way of teaching and a bad handbook (TDI). So, I looked for more and better information and found your online courses. I think they are great and really helped me a lot. Even now I always have points I´m looking for during diving and try to make it better. I have not seen better teaching materials anywhere! I recently got access to the Masterclass and found it very helpful, especially after I have seen already most of your online training videos. I got lots of extra valuable hints within these videos, which made it easier for me to understand, what or how I should do a lot of things. Congratulations to your continued efforts! read less