Why PADI Dry Suit Diver?
Wanna stay warm and toasty on a dive? Then stay out of the water. What? Stay out of the water? Yes! Unlike a wetsuit, a dry suit seals you off from the outside water. In the PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you’ll learn how to use a dry suit. And that keeps you warm! Even in very cold water.
If you want to see the spectacular and prolific aquatic life often found in colder water climates you'll need to stay warm and that means a dry suit. But, you want to be trained in proper techniques and this is where Dry Suit Diver Specialty course comes in.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
During this Specialty course, you'll not only cover the background knowledge related to dry suit diving, you'll get into confined water to put that theory into practice. Then, once you've mastered confined water, it's time for two open water dives and applying that knowledge, including dive planning, organization, techniques, problems and buoyancy control.
- Don and doff techniques specific to your dry suit
- Dry suit buoyancy control skills
- Dry suit maintenance and storage
- Undergarment (fleece or overall-type garments worn under the dry suit) options
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 24
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
- Specialty Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
Where can I go from here?
At your instructor's discretion, you can count your Adventures In Diving Dry Suit Adventure Dive towards the Dry Suit Diver Specialty course. This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your PADI Master Scuba Diver certification.
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