TDI Decompression Procedures - Sidemount

[scuba127]

Is it possible for a TDI Instructor to teach the TDI Decompression Procedures Course in sidemounted doubles? Thanks in advance.

 

[Cap335]

Yes when I asked this question erlier this year I was told that TDI just considers sidemount another way to carry tanks

Randy

 

[Docc]

I'd check with the Instructor. My instructor wanted me in BM doubles since he didn't dive SM.

 

[Jax]

My TDI Instructor said no problem, as long as I've mastered the gas switching load of independent doubles. My instructor doesn't dive sidemount, either.

 

[rongoodman]

I'm going to do mine at Dayo Scuba in Orlando this week. They will do it either way.

 

[ianr33]

Is it possible for a TDI Instructor to teach the TDI Decompression Procedures Course in sidemounted doubles? Thanks in advance.

Never seen anyone sidemounting doubles

 

[noreastDIVER84]

Never seen anyone sidemounting doubles

:sarcasm: You've never tried it?? The available gas is amazing and especially if you are doing a deco dive, why not get the most bottom time you can :sarcasm:

 

[scuba127]

OK. I had that one comin' I reckon.... thanks for input.

 

[rongoodman]

There's a picture out there someplace of a guy(Mark Elliyat maybe?) with a set of doubles slung on each side, along with the ones his back. I looked, but couldn't find it.

 

[piikki]

Is it possible for a TDI Instructor to teach the TDI Decompression Procedures Course in sidemounted doubles? Thanks in advance.

I've done it, two tanks on each side but one of them was always a deco tank...