We offer the full line of XR courses: SSI Foundation, SSI Extended Range Nitrox,

SSI Extended Range/Extended Range Trimix

The SSI Extended Range program provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 45 meters, using decompression mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes. The SSI Extended Range can be either done with a XR Sidemount or Twinset Total Diving System. There is even a Trimix option available for those who prefer to have a clear mind at 45m! In that case the Open Water Training dives 5 and 6 will be done using Trimix as a breathing gas..

Prerequisites SSI Extended Range:
  • Min. 18 years old
  • 50 logged dives
  • SSI Deep Diving or equivalent
  • SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 40 or equivalent
  • SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving or equivalent (if using Sidemount configuration in the course)
Requirements For Completion:
  • Complete all academic sessions and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Extended Range Diving.
  • Complete the program’s final exam (If qualifying for Extended Range Trimix, complete an Extended Range Trimix final exam)
  • Independently plan a full dive plan using the Extended Range Dive Planning sheets.
  • Complete the XR Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards.
  • Complete at least one 1 pool/confined water skill development session lasting at least 1 hour as outlined in the instructor manual for Extended Range.
  • Complete at least 6 open water training dives as outlined in the instructor manual for Extended Range (total of 210 min)
SSI Extended Range
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