{"id":8205,"date":"2022-02-14T14:42:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T13:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/?page_id=8205"},"modified":"2025-03-14T14:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:32:26","slug":"ssi-xr-foundations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/ssi-xr-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"SSI Extended Range Foundations Course in Portofino"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perfect Your Diving Skills and Prepare for Technical Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>SSI Extended Range (XR) Foundations course<\/strong>&nbsp;is designed to&nbsp;<strong>sharpen and improve core diving skills<\/strong>, making it an&nbsp;<strong>essential step for divers preparing to enter the world of technical diving<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course focuses on\u00a0<strong>perfecting buoyancy, trim, propulsion techniques, equipment configuration, and emergency management<\/strong>, ensuring you build a\u00a0<strong>solid foundation<\/strong>\u00a0before advancing to deeper, more complex dives. Training sessions are conducted\u00a0<strong>exclusively in a pool or confined water area<\/strong>, with a\u00a0<strong>maximum depth of 12 metres<\/strong>, in a controlled and safe environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/timthumb.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"SSI Extended Range Foundations\" class=\"wp-image-7651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/timthumb.jpeg.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/timthumb.jpeg-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enrol in the&nbsp;<strong>SSI XR Foundations course<\/strong>, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be at least\u00a0<strong>16 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have\u00a0<strong>logged a minimum of 24 dives<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgportofino.com\/en\/corsi-padi\/padi-open-water-diver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Water Diver certification<\/a>\u00a0or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgportofino.com\/en\/corso-recreational-sidemount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recreational Sidemount certification<\/a>\u00a0(if training with Sidemount configuration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Duration and Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended duration<\/strong>: 16 hours (flexible, based on student needs and instructor evaluation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of&nbsp;<strong>daily lessons and sessions<\/strong>&nbsp;will be determined by the instructor, taking into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>student\u2019s skill level<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training needs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather and environmental conditions<\/strong>\u00a0(if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Available Equipment Configurations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the course, students can choose among&nbsp;<strong>three different configurations<\/strong>, depending on their preferences and future technical diving goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Single Tank Configuration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15-litre cylinder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 lb wing bladder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 first stages with Hogarthian configuration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long hose<\/strong>: 2.05 \/ 2.10 m with snap hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short hose<\/strong>: 57 cm with bungee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressure gauge<\/strong>: 50 cm hose with snap hook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Twin Tank (Backmount) Configuration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Twin set<\/strong>: 7, 10, or 12-litre cylinders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40 lb wing bladder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 first stages with Hogarthian configuration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long hose<\/strong>: 2.05 \/ 2.10 m with snap hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short hose<\/strong>: 57 cm with bungee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressure gauge<\/strong>: 50 cm hose with snap hook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary torch<\/strong>\u00a0with Goodman handle and\u00a0<strong>backup torch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Sidemount Configuration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sidemount cylinders<\/strong>: 7, 10, or 12 litres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BC with lumbar-positioned wing<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g., XDEEP model recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Left cylinder regulator<\/strong>: 65\/67 cm hose with 90\u00b0 second-stage swivel and bungee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right cylinder regulator<\/strong>: 2 m long hose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two pressure gauges<\/strong>: 20 cm hoses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primary torch<\/strong>\u00a0with Goodman handle and\u00a0<strong>backup torch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full equipment rental is available upon request<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<strong>booking required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u20ac590 per person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All confined water training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalised instruction based on chosen configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility to rent full equipment upon reservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Take the SSI XR Foundations Course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare for advanced technical diving courses<\/strong>\u00a0(decompression, extended range, trimix)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect\u00a0<strong>buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn proper\u00a0<strong>gear configuration and safety procedures<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build\u00a0<strong>confidence and control<\/strong>\u00a0in handling advanced equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train in a\u00a0<strong>safe and controlled environment<\/strong>\u00a0before moving to deep or challenging dives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Take Your Skills to the Next Level?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact us today<\/strong>\u00a0to book your\u00a0<strong>SSI Extended Range Foundations course<\/strong>, <strong>write to us at<\/strong>:\u00a0cecilia@dgportofino.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Build a solid foundation for technical diving \u2014 with Diving Group Portofino!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect Your Diving Skills and Prepare for Technical Training The&nbsp;SSI Extended Range (XR) Foundations course&nbsp;is designed to&nbsp;sharpen and improve core diving skills, making it an&nbsp;essential step for divers preparing to enter the world of technical diving. This course focuses on\u00a0perfecting buoyancy, trim, propulsion techniques, equipment configuration, and emergency management, ensuring you build a\u00a0solid foundation\u00a0before advancing&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8205","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>SSI XR Foundations Course in Portofino - Diving Group Portofino<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join the SSI XR Foundations course to improve diving skills and prepare for technical training. Confined water sessions. 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