CCR TRAINING  — KISS SIDEWINDER

REBREATHER

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If you're an experienced technical or cave diver ready to move beyond the boundaries of open circuit, Closed Circuit Rebreather training in Tulum is your next step. Taught patiently, in the water, based on real CCR diving experience.

6 courses

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45m Max depth

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1-7 days

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KISS Sidewinder

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6 courses ⋅ 45m Max depth ⋅ 1-7 days ⋅ KISS Sidewinder ⋅

01 — THE DISCIPLINE

Rebreather diving is not for everyone, it requires more discipline and consistent practice than open circuit diving. But the benefits are immense, greater redundancy in case of equipment failures, near unlimited gas for your dives, no bubbles and of course looking way cooler than your OC mates!

Every course here is run at the speed of your skills — because the rebreather diving does come with increased risks and complexity.

Silent Diving.
Long bottom times. More emergency solutions.

02 — TRAINING PATHWAY

From first breath
to CCR cave.

A clear progression on the KISS Sidewinder. Start where your experience places you and extend as far as you want to go.

STEP 1 · TRY

EXPERIENCE DAY

Breathe the loop. No commitment.

STEP 02 · CERTIFY

MOD 1

Your foundation. 30 m, no-deco.

STEP 03 · EXTEND

Deco / Helitrox

Go deeper. 40–45 m, decompression.

STEP 04 · OVERHEAD

CAVE CCR

The cave, silent. Full overhead.

↳ Already diving another rebreather? Cross over to the Sidewinder and join at Step 02.

03 — COURSES

REBREATHER
COURSES

KISS SIDEWINDER MOD 1

7 DAYS TRAINING ⋅ MAX. DEPTH 30M NO-DECO ⋅ PREREQUISITE: SIDEMOUNT / NITROX

› Full unit assembly, configuration & pre-dive checks

› Dive planning & execution on closed circuit

› Emergency procedures & bailout drills

› CCR fundamentals & gas management strategy

› Open-water CCR procedures

› 30-metre no-decompression certification

    • One-day intro to the KISS Sidewinder

    • Theory: rebreather fundamentals & unit specifics

    • Hands-on setup on your sidemount harness

    • Guided shallow dive — try it before MOD 1

ENTRY : NO CCR EXPERIENCE  ⋅ 1 DAY ⋅ DEPTH : SHALLOW

    • Safely dive to 40 m using air diluent

    • Benefits, hazards & procedures of CCR deco

    • Diluent / bailout ≥21% oxygen

    • 50% oxygen for accelerated decompression

UPGRADE ⋅ EXTEND DEPTH, DECO ⋅ MAX. DEPTH : 40M DECO ⋅ PREREQ : MOD 1, 30HR

    • Safely dive to 45 m using helitrox diluent

    • Benefits, hazards & procedures for helium CCR deco

    • Diluent / bailout ≤35% helium, ≥21% oxygen

    • 50% oxygen for accelerated decompression

UPGRADE ⋅ HELIUM DILUENT ⋅ MAX. DEPTH : 45M HELITROX ⋅ PREREQ : MOD 1, 30HRS

  • Dive safely dive to 60 m using trimix diluent

    • Benefits, hazards & procedures for helium CCR deco

    • Diluent / bailout ≤45% helium, ≥18% oxygen

    • 50% nitrox and 100% oxygen for accelerated decompression

 CCR TRIMIX ⋅ 5 DAY ⋅ PREREQ : MOD 1, 50HRS

    • Addresses key differences between rebreather systems, including:

      • Unit setup and breakdown

      • Diluent and oxygen flushing procedures

    • Detailed instruction on:

      • Proper use of the Sidewinder

      • System-specific operation and best practices

    • Development of strong CCR fundamentals essential for safe and effective diving

    • Course emphasis on:

      • Safety-first procedures

      • Situational awareness

      • Refined technique and efficiency

    • Prepares divers to perform confidently on their new unit in open water environments

CROSSOVER ⋅ FROM OTHER CCR ⋅ 5 DAY ⋅ PREREQ : EXISTING CCR CERTIFICATION

    • Integrated training covering essential skills from both disciplines:

      • Rebreather unit emergency management

      • Cave diving–specific emergency procedures

      • Dive planning and execution for overhead environments

    • Preparation for safe and effective CCR dives in an overhead (cave) environment

    • Review and reinforcement of:

      • CCR fundamentals

      • Cave diving principles

      • Gas management strategies

      • Emergency procedures using a rebreather in overhead conditions

    • Supported rebreather models:

      • Pelagian

      • JJ

      • KISS Sidewinder

      • DiveRite Choptima

      • Fathom Gemini

    • Strong emphasis on safety, awareness, and disciplined technique

OVERHEAD ⋅ CAVE CCR ⋅ 5 DAY ⋅ PREREQ : OC CAVE DIVER, 50 HRS

04 — TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING

WHAT’S
INCLUDED

  1. Tanks filled with Nitrox 32% (if you are not Nitrox certified I can fix that!)

  2. Transportation to and from the dive site.

  3. Cenote entry fees*

  4. For CCR divers this includes bailout / diluent tanks, and oxygen.

  5. Sorb at market prices.

  6. Kiss Sidewinder CCR rental available on request.

  7. DPV rental available on request.

  8. Any other equipment can be arranged prior to tour for an additional fee. Please ask at the time of booking.

    * Trimix fills are additional and at market helium prices

    *Additional charge will be apply for specific cenotes.