Course Objective

Sidemount Diving Course Maldives ,Marathon 46 introduces a new level of equipment awareness, balance and comfort underwater. From this course onward, you begin using two cylinders, either in a sidemount configuration or later in the program with a backmount setup.

Sidemount diving offers a different way to move, balance and manage equipment in the water. With the cylinders positioned at your sides, you can develop better access to your equipment, improved streamlining and greater freedom of movement. The course focuses on setting up your equipment correctly and making every part of the configuration work naturally with your body and diving style.

During this Sidemount Diving Course Maldives, you will learn how to prepare and wear the equipment, adjust your sidemount system, manage two cylinders and maintain stable trim and buoyancy. You will practice moving efficiently, staying balanced and keeping your equipment secure throughout the dive. The goal is to build control, comfort and confidence rather than simply adding more equipment.

This course is suitable for divers who want to improve their technical foundations and experience a more flexible configuration.   It also creates a strong base for continuing into more advanced technical training.

At Max Divers, training is conducted in small groups with personal attention. We focus on correct equipment setup, calm progression and practical skills that you can use on every dive. Your configuration is adjusted carefully so that it works for you, not against you.

Join our Sidemount Diving Course Maldives and discover a new way to dive with better balance, freedom and equipment control. This course gives you the practical foundation needed to progress confidently through the Marathon 46 technical pathway.

Prerequisites

  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • ≥15 years old

Course Content

  • Theory
  • Confined sessions
  • Open water sessions
  • 12 Dives

Required Equipment

  • IANTD Tek Sidemount kit
  • Sidemount Equipment
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T5 introduces you to the world of Sidemount Diving—a configuration where two cylinders are carried comfortably along your sides instead of on your back.
Originally developed for cave exploration, sidemount has evolved into one of the most versatile and efficient diving configurations, now widely used in every area of technical diving. Its superior balance, streamlined profile, equipment accessibility, and built-in redundancy make it a favorite among experienced divers.

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