XR
Foundations

Pricing:

$300 - Course fee

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The XR Foundations course is a prerequisite to many other fun SCUBA courses*. Sign up today and get started on your next adventure!

*Prerequisite for sidemount (recreational & technical), and for extended range.

 

Are you looking for your next challenge?  

The XR Foundations course is just that!  Whether you are just looking to take your skills to the next level or want to enroll in an XR course, this is the class for you! 

This course focuses on advanced buoyancy, trim, and finning techniques in addition to different gear configurations, including introduction to both sidemount and back-mount double tanks. 

While it is a requirement for any other XR courses, this class is also perfect for the diver that just wants to improve his/her skills for recreational diving. Proper trim, efficient kicking and advanced buoyancy control are skills that change everyone’s dives for the better, no matter how deep you plan on going.

Gear configuration for this course is limited to a back-mounted single tank only. 

What you will learn:

  • Advanced buoyancy skills

  • How to achieve proper trim

  • How weight placement affects your body position in the water

  • Finning techniques (frog kick, back kick, helicopter turn, etc.)

  • Different equipment configurations (long hose regulators, sidemount, back mount doubles)

Prerequisites:

  • You must be certified Open Water Diver, or higher.

  • Minimum age: 16 years old.

  • Minimum 24 logged dives.

  • Signed Medical is required no matter what your answers are.

Number of dives: Confined water training is required and fully completed in our indoor pool in Colorado Springs!

No open water dives are required.

What’s Included?

  • Academics & Exam

  • Pool sessions

  • XR Foundations digital kit ($90 value)

  • Equipment rental for the duration of the class

  • Digital certification card on SSI App

 

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Important note:

One of the documents required for this course is a Medical Statement signed by a physician or other legally certified medical professional. The release must be signed regardless your answers to the questionnaire. Click HERE to download the form. Please remember that the Divers Medical release must be signed by a DO , MD, PA-C or NP. A Docter’s Note cannot be accepted.

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