CCR TRAINING  — KISS SIDEWINDER

REBREATHER

divING

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, on real cave dives.

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

Quiet gas. Long bottom times. Real consequences.

A rebreather is not a faster way to dive — it's a different one. You stop watching gauges and start reading your loop. The water becomes still around you because you are no longer breaking it with bubbles.

Every course here is run one-on-one, in Tulum's cenotes. We move at the speed of your skills, not a syllabus — because the cave doesn't care which agency printed your card.

02 — TRAINING PATHWAY

From first breath
to full 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: TECH/ADV.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, safe & confident

› 30-metre no-decompression certification

ENTRY : NO EXPERIENCE  ⋅ 1 DAY ⋅ DEPTH : SHALLOW

    • 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

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

    • 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

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

    • 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

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

    • 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

OVERHEAD ⋅ CAVE CCR ⋅ 5 DAY ⋅ PREREQ : OC CAVE DIVER

    • 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

04 — TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING

WHAT’S
INCLUDED

Tours are private and tailored. Pricing depends on level, days, and gear.

  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 tanks, diluent, and oxygen.

  5. Intro to Cave: 3-4 dives > Full Cave: 2 dives > Stage, Multi-Stage and CCR: 1 long dive.

  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.

    *Additional charge will be apply for specific cenotes.

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