| COURSE PRICE |
| $139 + $139.95 materials (Dry Suit Rental +$150) |
| PREREQUISITES |
| Open Water Diver Certification |
| 18 (12 with parental consent) |
| COURSE CONTENTS |
| Minimum 2 Open Water Dives |
| Land Drills |
| Open Water Drills |
| REQUIRED TEXTS |
| Dry Suit Diver Specialty Manual |
| LINKS |
| Medical Questionannaire (pdf) |
Scuba diving with a dry suit is useful at many types of dive sites. A dry suit is necessary when ice diving and sometimes while altitude diving. Many
technical divers wear dry suits on almost every dive due to the length of the time spent underwater. The longer the diver is in the water, the more thermal
protection is required. If technical diving is something that interests you, check out the Discover Tec Diving experience.
The SDI Dry Suit Diver Course will open up a whole new world of diving to you. Many diving environments are better experienced in a dry suit. Some areas have an abundance of marine life waiting to be seen and photographed – they just happen to be a little colder! Dry suits are also used in tropical water during the cooler months. This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills to properly use a dry suit. It will discuss the types of dry suits, accessories, maintenance and how to make basic repairs.
The certified diver looking for advanced training in dry suit equipment, selection and diving techniques. This diver can extend their diving season, spend more time diving in cooler environments and/or enjoy enhancing their dive experience by staying warm and cozy in a dry suit.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in dry suit diving activities without direct supervision of the SDI Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:
*Note: Divers under the age of 18 must participate in underwater navigation diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.
The SDI Dry Suit Diver certification counts towards a single specialty rating to complete the SDI Advanced Diver Development program or SDI Master Scuba Diver Development program.