Free Training | 5 h 44 min split over 44 videos

What Can We Expect In 2021 – 5 min

We listened to all your feedback and suggestions and in this video we discuss what is coming in 2021.

Vas The Serious Guy At Sidemounting.com – 10.5 min

This video is guaranteed to put a smile on many faces, for those who don’t know Vas has played a huge part in the development in our online training series and this video will explain his “serious side” 🙂

Sidemount Essentials | Changes To In-Water Course – 12 min

We discuss why our Sidemount Essentials in-water training course has been so successful over the years and how it constantly develops and improves each time we run it. We explain all the details that truly makes this a comprehensive training course and why it stands out from all the others.

Instructor Training Series – Coming 2021

We give you a brief overview of what this new online training series will include, release date set for 01.01.2021 at sidemounting.com

Our Goal For This Instructor Training Series – 7.5 min

We explain why after all these years we decided to give all our training secrets away, and how we hope this will allow other instructors using our new training course to get great results with their students.

Worried About Giving All Training Secrets Away – 5 min

We discuss our concerns and thought process behind the instructor training series and why it has taken until 2021 to get it developed and released.

Will We Create Online Cave Diver Training Series – 6.5 min

Many of you have requested we make an overhead online training course, well here is our answer to your request and we discuss what we are going to do.

Drysuits | Why Some Divers No Longer Use Wetsuits – 3.5 min

This video explains why many divers around the world are opting to no longer use wetsuits for any of the dives they are making. Vas owns 3 top end drysuits and he goes into detail about the reasons he made the choice to now only dive dry.

Is Online Training All You Need – 7 min

In this video we speak about what our online is and how it can be used with in-water training from us or any other dive instructors course. We also explain the key differences with our online training over other dive agencies materials.

Donning SM System | Over Your Drysuit – 3 min

Demonstration showing a step by step procedure for putting on your sidemount harness, easily over any drysuit and under layer combination.

Should You Buy Equipment Before Your Course – 10 min

This video lesson is one you do not want to miss, just watching it could potentially save you a lot of time, frustration and money. We explain exactly what we do and prove for your during our in-water training courses at sidemounting.com.

xDeep Systems Comparison Review – 7 min

In depth review of the xDeep sidemount systems with a side by side comparison

Agency eLearning vs Sidemounting.com – 35 min

This video shows two things.. Firstly, we go head to head with PADI, SDI/TDI & RAID with live comparisons & demonstrations showing how the Sidemounting.com video-based courses lead the market.

Secondly, we breakdown our online courses and discuss everything from the reason behind their creation to what they will save you. We also show what is different and why all materials are not the same.

Quick Fixes with Cable Ties – 4 min

Shows how to fix a broken mask or fin strap, using just cable ties

Fourth Element – Exposure Protection – 10 min

I review all the Fourth Element equipment, I regularly use and give detailed user feedback

What Can We Expect In 2020 – 6 min

In this video we speak about are latest updates and what you can expect to see from us regarding further development of our online training in 2020.

Regulator of Death Failures – 5 min

Demo how to handle a regulator deliberately setup to test failures e.g. freeflow & broken mouthpiece

Invest In Your Essential Skills | Fix Gaps In Training – 4 min

We explain how crucial learning essential dive skills are; to you developing as a new scuba diver, especially if you ever want to learn any level within technical diving limits.

Review of Apeks SM System – 12.5 min

After fully testing I give an in depth review of the Apeks WSX-25 sidemount system

Single Cylinder Divers – How to manage a BCD Failure – 8.5 min

In case of a complete BCD failure, this video proves why you need to be correctly weighted

Underwater Skills with 4 Cylinders – 6.5 min

Covers general use of 4 cylinders, plus many tips; like how you keep cylinders in trim throughout your dive

Why You Need Good Skills – 5 min

I cover general tips and advice, why skills diminish overtime and how you can avoid this

Art of Teaching by Steve Martin – 38 min

Training Drills on Correct Body Position – 8 min

Land workshop covering how to hold & position your body to enable effective finning underwater

Advice on Stretches & Exercises for Divers – 11 min

Efficient finning does not start in the water, my guide for what you should do when you’re on land

Reviews & Swim Testing Different Fins – 8.5 min

I review several types of fins, how effective they are and what styles of fins different divers need

Testing Different Fin Weights in Water – 7.5 min

Buoyancy testing of fins, find out of positive, neutral or negative while on/off your feet

Developing the Modified Flutter Kick – 3.5 min

This kick should replace the standard scuba kick you’re shown in your open water course

Mastering the Frog Kick – 10 min

Every diver must master this kick, most experienced divers use it approx 80% of the time

Modified Frog Kick Step by Step – 3.5 min

Different environments will require you to modify your kick, this video covers how to do it

Mastering the Shuffle Kick – 4 min

Different environments will require you to modify your kick, this video covers when to use the shuffle

Learn the Helicopter Turn | Step by Step – 9 min

The only way you should be turning around underwater

Mastering the Back Kick – 8.5 min

Comprehensive step by step guide to mastering the infamous back kick

Back Kick Problem Solving – 7 min

I review all the common challenges, and how to fix them with real students in training examples

Back Kicking, Spool & Ground Touch – 3.5 min

This video will help you develop & master the “cave diver standard” of back kicking

Importance of Training with No Fins – 3.5 min

No fins training is very effective for improving all round body control

Pull and Glide Technique – 1.5 min

Only divers with special overhead training learn this, but important for all to know about it

Student Masters the Back Kick – 4 min

Counting Numbers with One Hand – 3 min

Guide to one handed number counting, every diver needs to learn this

Useful Hand Signals for All Divers – 12.5 min

Comprehensive guide to hand signals for general underwater communication

Hand Signals for Finning Techniques – 3 min

Special hand signals for signaling different finning techniques between divers

Hand Signals for Training Skills – 9.5 min

Comprehensive guide to hand signals for divers in training, help with understanding your instructors signals

Hand Signals for Technical Divers – 2 min

Covers additional hand signals required for all technical divers

Hand Signals for Overhead Divers – 3.5 min

Covers useful hand signals and light communication for Cave and Wreck divers

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All Lessons | 5 h 44 min | 44 Videos