Extended Range Foundations course

First step to technical diving

The XR Foundations course is the first step to technical diving. You’ll learn perfect buoyancy, trim and teamwork, and master twinset and/or sidemount configurations. It’s a solid base for further XR training, but also a great choice for recreational divers who want to improve their skills and dive like a pro.
If you like a challenge and want to dive accurately, safely and with class – then this course is for you.

Description of attractions

XR Foundations is a training course aimed at certified divers who want to improve their skills and learn the technical basics of twinset or sidemount diving.
The course takes place in a safe Deepspot environment and focuses on developing key competencies such as trim, buoyancy, communication and equipment configuration.

Take the plunge especially if:
🫧 You are a certified diver and want to improve your technical skills
🫧 You are planning further XR, decompression or deep courses
🫧 You want to learn how to work a twinset or sidemount
🫧 You dream of increasing your equipment control, trim and buoyancy to an advanced level

What we offer
🫧 Theoretical training in technical setup (twinset, sidemount, long hoses, gas redundancy)
🫧 Practical exercises in trim, buoyancy, teamwork and communication in the XR environment
🫧 Working in technical setup with full equipment
🫧 Training materials provided on the SSI organization website. Familiarize yourself with them before the class
🫧 Everything you need is included. All necessary equipment is provided by us
🫧 Intimate groups. We will always adjust the pace to you

The courses are conducted in small groups – a maximum of 4 people per instructor – so you can be sure that every breath will be calm and every question will be answered.

It’s worth it because:
🫧 You train in the deepest pool in Europe – as deep as 45 meters
🫧 You dive in exotic conditions – clear water at 32°C
🫧 You use modern, regularly serviced equipment
🫧 You have the support of an experienced, international staff of instructors
🫧 It’s the perfect place to build confidence and good technique.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI XR Foundations International Certificate, which confirms mastery of key technical skills and prepares you for further XR training.

Requirements:
In accordance with the standards: for all XR programs, each student must complete a swim fitness assessment that includes:
🫧 Swimming with additional equipment
🫧 Swimming 400 meters on the surface in a Full Dive System and with the stage cylinder(s) appropriate for the program.
🫧 Swimming Underwater in one of two options: swimming 25 meters underwater using a mask and fins or swimming 15 meters horizontally without breathing at a constant depth in a Full Diving System and with stage cylinder(s) appropriate to the program.
Notes: Underwater movement must be carried out in a pool/restricted body of water, must be performed using a horizontal reference line, breathing machine must remain in the mouth at all times, responsible instructor must directly supervise the student and be prepared to provide assistance if needed
🫧 Diver rescue: perform a full rescue with an unconscious diver on the surface for a total of 100 meters in eight (8) minutes. Both participants must wear a Full Diving System.

What is worth knowing?

  • Duration

    2 days (approx. 18h, including 5 pool sessions)
  • Minimum age of the participant

    16 years
  • You will dive to depths

    12m
  • As a gift

    short video from underwater photobooth
  • We provide

    All diving equipment. Bring with you only swimwear, towel and flip-flops
  • Don’t forget

    Have fun and all the energy will infect you with us
  • price

    2259 PLN

HEAL
Scuba diving is a recreational sport available to almost everyone. If your health is in good shape, you most likely do not need permission from a doctor, no less in some special cases it may be necessary. If you want to be sure, you can read the standard in advance
medical form.

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