CCR TRAINING — KISS SIDEWINDER
REBREATHER
TRAINING
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
Why Train on a Rebreather?
Silent Diving · Long bottom times · More emergency solutions.
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.
02 — TRAINING PATHWAY
progression on the
KISS Sidewinder
A clear progression on the KISS Sidewinder. Start where your experience places you and extend as far as you want to go.
STEP 1 · TRYEXPERIENCE DAY
Breathe the loop. No commitment.
STEP 02 · CERTIFYMOD 1
Your foundation. 30 m, no-deco.
STEP 03 · EXTENDDeco / Helitrox
Go deeper. 40–45 m, decompression.
STEP 04 · OVERHEADCAVE CCR
The cave, silent. Full overhead.
↳ Already diving another rebreather? Cross over to the Sidewinder and join at Step 02.
03 — COURSES
REBREATHER
COURSES
MOD 1 - KISS SIDEWINDER
DURATION : 7 DAYS TRAINING ⋅ 400 USD PER DAY | PREREQ: Min. certification Open Water and Nitrox Diver / Sidemount Certification
› Comprehensive training covering:
Unit assembly and configuration
Dive planning and execution
Open water CCR diving procedures
› In-depth training on:
CCR Fundamentals
Gas management strategies
Emergency procedures using the KISS Sidewinder
› Focus on safe and confident rebreather diving in an open water environment
› Certification to dive the Sidewinder
› 30 meters depth with air or nitrox diluent
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This one-day introductory experience is designed for divers who want to try the KISS Sidewinder Rebreather. It is suitable for divers with no prior CCR experience, as well as experienced CCR divers interested in the KISS Sidewinder. This is an ideal way to explore rebreather diving without committing to a full MOD 1 course.
Who this is for
Divers who are interested in learning more about rebreathers
Rebreather divers who are interested in the KISS Sidewinder
The certified diver who has an interest in moving forward with CCR diving education
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age 18
Minimum certification of an open water diver and nitrox
Sidemount certification highly recommended
What you can expect to learn
The benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for rebreathers
Theory session covering:
Rebreathers fundamentals
Key features and specifics of the KISS Sidewinder
Hands-on setup of the unit on your sidemount harness
Guided shallow dive session to experience the Sidewinder Rebreather in the water
What’s in it for you?
Trying a rebreather for the first time
Trying the Sidewinder if experienced on other units
DURATION 1 DAY ⋅ PRICE 400 USD ⋅ NO CCR EXPERIENCE-
This is the second level certification course for divers wishing to utilize a Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) for decompression. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop more advanced CCR diving skills, to a maximum of 40 metres, using an air and nitrox diluent for decompression diving. Students will use 50% oxygen for decompression.
Who this is for
Experienced rebreather divers
Divers wanting to conduct decompression diving on the KISS Sidewinder
Course Prerequisites
Prior MOD 1 certification on the Sidewinder
30 hours on the unit and 30 dives
6 months CCR diving experience
What you can expect to learn
Comprehensive training covering:
Unit assembly and configuration
Dive planning and execution
Open water CCR diving procedures
Decompression theory and planning
Focus on safe and confident rebreather diving in an open water environment
In-depth training on:
CCR fundamentals
Gas management strategies
Emergency procedures using the KISS Sidewinder
Closed and bailout ascents with decompression stops
What’s in it for you?
Certification to conduct decompression dives on the Sidewinder
40 meters depth with air or nitrox diluent
Nitrox 50% as deco gas
DURATION 5 DAY ⋅ PRICE 400 USD / PER DAY-
Tailored for experienced rebreather divers, this comprehensive program equips you with the skills and knowledge to safely dive to a maximum depth of 45 meters using helitrox as diluent.
The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills, to a maximum of 45 metres, using an air/nitrox/helium diluent for decompression diving. Students are permitted to utilize a diluent and bailout mix with no greater than a 35% helium content and no less than a 21% oxygen content, and we will use 50% oxygen for decompression.
Who this is forDivers wanting to begin diving helium as diluent on the KISS Sidewinder
Experienced CCR divers wanting to dive deeper
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age 18,
Prior MOD 1 certification on the Sidewinder
30 hours on the unit and 30 dives
6 months CCR diving experience
What you can expect to learn:
Comprehensive training covering:
Unit assembly and configuration
Dive planning and execution
Open water CCR diving procedures
Focus on safe and confident rebreather diving in an open water environment
In-depth training on:
CCR fundamentals
Gas management strategies
Emergency procedures using the KISS Sidewinder
What’s in it for you?
Certification to conduct decompression dives on the Sidewinder
45 meters depth with helitrox diluent
Nitrox 50% as deco gas
UPGRADE ⋅ HELIUM DILUENT ⋅ MAX. DEPTH : 45M HELITROX ⋅ PREREQ : MOD 1, 30HRSDURATION 5 DAY ⋅ PRICE 450 USD / PER DAY-
The MOD 2 Course on the Sidewinder trains divers to use normoxic trimix (18/45) as a diluent on dives up to 60 m (200 ft). You’ll put together all the knowledge you have already learned, practice all of the skills, and use multiple bailout gases for planned deco stops.
Who this is for
Divers wanting to use trimix for rebreather diving on the KISS Sidewinder
Divers wanting to dive deeper and plan decompression stops
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age 18
MOD 1 Deco / Helitrox on the KISS Sidewinder
50 hours and 50 dives
What you can expect to learn
Comprehensive training covering:
Deco tank and reg stepup
Dive planning and execution
Open water CCR decompression diving procedures
Focus on safe and confident rebreather diving in an open water environment
In-depth training on:
CCR fundamentals
Gas management strategies
Decompression planning
Emergency procedures using the KISS Sidewinder
Bailout ascents
What’s in it for you?
Certification to dive the Sidewinder to:
60 meters (200ft) depth with normoxic trimix diluent
Use 2 deco gases
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400 USD per day
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
DURATION 5 DAY ⋅ PRICE : 400 USD PER DAY ⋅ PREREQ : EXISTING CCR CERTIFICATION-
A 5-day crossover training designed to help CCR divers transition smoothly and confidently from another rebreather to the KISS Sidewinder.
Who this is for
Certified rebreather divers wanting to learn to dive the KISS Sidewinder
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age 18,
MOD 1 certification on another CCR
Sidemount certification
What you can expect to learn
Comprehensive training covering:
Unit assembly and configuration
Dive planning and execution
Open water CCR diving procedures
Focus on safe and confident rebreather diving in an open water environment
In-depth training on:
CCR fundamentals
Gas management strategies
Emergency procedures using the KISS Sidewinder
What’s in it for you?
Certification to dive the Sidewinder
DURATION 5 DAY ⋅ PRICE 450 USD / PER DAY04 — TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING
WHAT’S INCLUDED
IN YOUR TRAINING
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Tanks filled with Nitrox 32% (if you are not Nitrox certified I can fix that!)
Transportation to and from the dive site.
Cenote entry fees*
For CCR divers this includes bailout / diluent tanks, and oxygen.
Sorb at market prices.
Kiss Sidewinder CCR rental available on request.
DPV rental available on request.
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.
TULUM · MEXICO · YEAR-ROUND
CCR / rebreather TRAINING
One-on-one training days for certified divers looking to refine their skills, build confidence, and gain more experience. Contact me for course availability, scheduling and pricing.