KISS Sidewinder MOD I Course

KISS Sidewinder MOD 1
Dates
Location: Tulum, Mexico
Small team training (max 3 divers)
Instructor: Skanda Coffield-Feith

This 7-day CCR course is designed for experienced technical divers or those beginning their technical diving journey on a sidemount closed-circuit platform. It focuses on precision, control, and a thorough understanding of the KISS Sidewinder system, developing the core skills required for safe and efficient CCR operation.

Key learning objectives

    • Unit assembly and configuration
    • Dive planning and execution
    • Open water CCR procedures
    • Core sidemount CCR skills
    • Bailout and emergency protocols.

Course Structure

Day 1

  • Theory sessions and unit setup/configuration, including system familiarization.

Day 2–5

  • Extended theory combined with confined water training and skill development in shallow open water cenotes.
  • Focus on fundamental procedures, drills, and controlled practice of core skills.

Day 6-7

  • Deeper open water dives with emphasis on descent and ascent procedures, including both closed-circuit and bailout ascents. All previously learned skills are repeated and integrated under more demanding conditions.

Typical daily schedule - 8:30AM - 5:30PM 

Skanda Coffield @skandacophield fully equipped and wet in diving equipment in a forest

Instructor

Based in Tulum, Mexico, Skanda is one of the most experienced KISS Sidewinder instructors worldwide. A cave explorer involved in deep work within the Nohoch Nah Chich system, he has trained divers across all levels and contributed to InDEPTH magazine on sidemount CCR diving.

More bout Skanda

Equipment Requirement

  • Basic Sidemount equipment

Accomodation - Not included

Accommodation is available in the dive center suite.

Divers League operates a two-level house in Tulum that serves as both a dive center and accommodation, allowing divers to train, rest, and prepare equipment in the same place.

Thie accomodation includes an open living space with kitchen, a private bedroom and bathroom, air conditioning, filtered drinking water, and all essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Pricing

$400/day instruction (1 student)
$350/day per diver (2+ students)
$50/day CCR rental
$180 RAID materials & certification
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

Training dates are flexible and organized around small teams to maintain the highest training quality.

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