Twinset Foundations

Why Two Tanks?

Discover the benefits of diving with two cylinders with the RAID Twinset Diver Course! Once seen as the realm of hard-core technical divers, using twinsets is now an empowering choice for any certified recreational diver looking for the peace of mind that comes with an ample gas supply.

The Twinset Foundations course is a fresh addition to the RAID program, designed to provide essential training for divers across all experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned diver wanting to enhance your gas management practices or a newcomer eager to explore this popular kit configuration, this course offers expert guidance on safe and responsible twinset diving.

Join us in the RAID Twinset Diver Course and learn how to handle this classic setup, ensuring that you dive with confidence while maximizing your underwater adventures. Embrace the opportunity to explore deeper, longer, and with greater security — twinset diving is now accessible to everyone in the diving community!

Who Can Enroll?

Students for this RAID recreational specialty need to be at least 15 years old (younger with parent or guardian written permission) and must be certified RAID OW or equivalent.

We’ve made signing up for this course simple because it’s designed to be a valuable standalone for anyone who wishes to understand and enjoy the benefits of extending their bottom time, having a second first stage ready to deliver gas in an emergency, and learning how to plan their dives to take full advantage of these benefits. This course may also be combined with other RAID courses and will become a prerequisite for students wishing to use Twinsets on advanced decompression courses and overhead programs (much like our existing sidemount course).

What To Expect

This specialty must be run by a RAID Twinset instructor who must be physically present and in direct supervision for every segment of the class and who must use matching equipment throughout the duration of the course. There may also be a certified assistant present (a divemaster at least) with certification as a RAID Twinset Foundations diver).

A typical Twinset Foundations course consists of academic modules, quizzes and a final exam, followed by confined water training of a minimum of one hour underwater, plus two open water dives totally a minimum of three hours.

When Twinset Foundations is combined with another approved RAID diver program, must be cumulative and ALL skills for both programs must be demonstrated and mastered. When combined with another course, open water time for THIS program may be reduced to two hours if circumstances and student progress allow.

NOTE: For dives below 30 metres, RAID recommends diving with a redundant source of breathing gas. Diving twins (manifolded doubles, a backplate and wing) meets this recommendation. Also note that this is not a decompression or overhead program, and all dives must be conducted within the limits of the student’s core level certifications.

Equipment Requirement

Refer to “Equipment Requirements” in the RGDS.

Next Step

RAID‘s new program is a bona fide stand-alone skills development specialty. However, facility managing a Twinset is a fundamental requirement for several decompression and advanced overhead programs

Start Today

1. To register as a RAID diver, please visit the link provided below and follow registration instructions.

2. Visit our FREe-Learning centre to read the course material, then purchase the course if you wish.

3. Locate your nearest dive center and get in touch to begin your adventure with RAID today!

Be unafRAID and get started today!

⭐ When purchasing a course online, access to the course manuals, quizzes and exam are included. Practical training is provided by your local RAID Dive Centre and Instructor.

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