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PADI Tec Sidemount course in Hurghada
Two independent cylinders at the diver's sides instead of a single backplate rig. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the PADI Tec Sidemount course takes 3 days. Prerequisites: PADI Tec 40 (or taken together with Tec 40 as a combined course). Age: 18+. Course price from €550 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the PADI Tec Sidemount course?
Two independent cylinders at the diver's sides instead of a single backplate rig.
PADI Tec Sidemount Diver.
Who can take PADI Tec Sidemount?
PADI Tec 40 (or taken together with Tec 40 as a combined course).
Age: 18+.
How does PADI Tec Sidemount run, day by day?
PADI Tec Sidemount usually takes 3 days.
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Day 1
Theory and gas planning
Decompression theory, gas consumption and the dive plans you'll use, plus configuring and trimming your kit.
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Day 2
Skills day
Shallow-water drills until they are smooth: valve shutdowns, gas sharing, switches and SMB deployment.
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Training dives
Building to 45 m
Progressive dives from our day boats with deco support on board — each one planned, briefed and debriefed.
- Rig and trim sidemount cylinders plus stages
- Independent-cylinder gas management under load
- Valve drills and decompression in sidemount
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Final day
Debrief and certification
Review your dive logs and plans, then your certification is processed.
Extended-range and deco dives run on the same day boats as our recreational trips. The plan adapts to your progress and the sea.
How deep will you dive?
45m.
How much does PADI Tec Sidemount cost?
PADI Tec Sidemount is from €550 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in PADI Tec Sidemount?
- Training with a certified PADI technical instructor
- Course materials and certification processing
- Training dives from our day boats
- Deco support on board and gas blended to order in-house
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Sidemount harness and cylinder rental Ask us
- Decompression gas Ask us
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for PADI Tec Sidemount?
- Your certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
- Your own technical kit, if you have it — or ask about rental
- A cutting device and a spare mask
PADI Tec Sidemount — the questions we get most
How much is PADI Tec Sidemount in Hurghada?
From €550 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting PADI Tec Sidemount?
PADI Tec 40 (or taken together with Tec 40 as a combined course).
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
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Check dates for PADI Tec Sidemount
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