RAID-certified instruction

Sidemount Training

From your first sidemount dive to trimix exploration — every course built around the AXIS Method and the principles that actually matter underwater.All training based out of Florida unless otherwise requested. Contact us to schedule Turk traveling to you

Available courses
Sidemount diver in dark open water
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Sidemount Workshop

This is here to help you become a better sidemount diver. We can work on making small changes to your system, do skills practice, refine propulsion techniques or anything else you feel you want to improve. I prefer to do an in-water assessment prior to starting the workshop but am willing to do a video review as well. All of this will be done via the AXIS Method. This can be a one day workshop or a week-long intensive, it is up to you and the goals you want to achieve.

Duration 1-6 days
Investment $350 per day
Two sidemount divers on a reef wall
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RAID Sidemount Diver

Master the fundamentals of sidemount configuration. This course covers harness setup, cylinder mounting, buoyancy, trim, and propulsion — everything you need to dive sidemount confidently in open water. This is taught via RAID standards but using the AXIS Method that I developed.

Duration 4 days
Investment $350 per day
Technical sidemount diver at depth
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RAID Sidemount Advanced Decompression

The RAID Advanced Decompression course is designed for experienced divers seeking to safely extend their depth limits and manage complex, multi-stage decompression. It certifies divers to depths of up to 50 meters (165 feet), utilizing air, nitrox, or trimix alongside dual decompression gases to optimize off-gassing. Student Prerequisites: Certified Sidemount Decompression Diver and Rescue Diver. Current First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Administration training. Minimum of 100 dives (RAID standard says 50) with at least 10 between 30-40 meters/ 100-130 feet

Duration 6 days
Investment $350 per day
Technical diver on deco stop with twin cylinders and DSMB
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RAID Sidemount Decompression Diver

Decompression procedures, stage cylinder management, and advanced gas planning — all in the sidemount configuration. This is a 40m course on air or nitrox or a 45m course on air, nitrox or trimix. END/EAD is 30m. Student Prerequisites: Min of 18 years old. A RAID Open Water and Deep 40 diver or RAID Advanced 35 (or equivalent) diver. Certified Nitrox Diver. Minimum of 50 dives (RAID standard states 25 but my standard is 50)

Duration 5-7 days
Investment $350 per day
Sidemount divers descending a reef wall
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RAID Normoxic Trimix Decompression

Full technical trimix training in sidemount configuration. Deep decompression dives, helium gas mixes, and the comprehensive skill set required for deep technical exploration. This open circuit technical program teaches the use of a helium-based bottom mix with a minimum oxygen content of 18 percent that can be breathed from the surface to a maximum target depth of 60 meters using sidemount primary cylinder configuration. Divers on this course use three optimized decompression gases, including up to 100% oxygen for efficient off-gassing. Staged ascents must be perfectly timed with controlled gas switches and excellent team communications. Prerequisites: Be a minimum of 18 years old. Be certified as RAID Advanced Decompression or Limited Trimix Decompression. Be a certified RAID Master Rescue (or equivalent). Have a minimum of 65 logged hours underwater or 100 dives using open circuit. Must have logged at least 20 dives between 30 – 40 metres/100 – 130 feet. Must have logged at least 10 decompression dives. Complete the registration process, including all mandatory online documentation. Submit current First Aid & CPR training and Oxygen Administration certificates. Be certified as RAID Sidemount diver.

Duration 5–7 days
Investment $350 per day
Diver demonstrating sidemount configuration
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RAID Independent Diver

This course teaches certified RAID divers with at least 100 logged dives, three main additional skills so they are competent and confident diving without the guaranteed support of a buddy. These skills are managing a ‘stage’ or bailout bottle; deploying a DSMB; safely and effectively managing several pieces of backup equipment. Divers in this program will follow best-practice, established procedures to deploy various piece of backup/redundant gear, use a DSMB as surface marker and buoyancy aid, and to prepare, carry, and use an independent gas source (bailout bottle) Bailout must be breathable at the maximum dive depth. Bailout must have sufficient volume to complete a safe ascent including the required safety stop.

Duration 3-4 days
Investment $300 per day

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