Extended Range

This program provides divers with the training necessary to:

  • Independently plan and conduct decompression dives,
  • In a Twinset or Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System,
  • To a maximum depth of 45 meters,
  • Using decompression gas mixtures up to 100% oxygen,
  • For a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes,
  • With an equally- or more-qualified dive buddy.

Student Prerequisites.

Have logged at least:

  • 50 total dives

Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:

  • Deep Diving
  • Enriched Air Nitrox 40

For students using a sidemount configuration (in addition to the above):
Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:

  • Recreational Sidemount Diving

Duration: Recommended hours for completion: 18.