SDI Dry Suit Diver Course

SDI Dry Suit Diver Course: Extend Your Dive Season and Explore in Comfort

Want to dive year-round, no matter the water temperature? The SDI Dry Suit Diver Course is your key to unlocking a whole new of diving possibilities! Drysuits aren't just for extremely cold water; they offer unparalleled comfort and warmth, even in moderately cool conditions.

This course teaches you everything you need to know about diving in a drysuit, including:

• Drysuit Types: Learn about different types of drysuits (shell style, neoprene, crushed neoprene) and their features.
• Seals and Valves: Understand the various types of seals (latex, neoprene) and how to operate drysuit inflation and deflation valves.
• Undergarments: Discover the importance of proper layering for warmth and insulation.
• Buoyancy Control: Master the unique buoyancy characteristics of diving in a drysuit.
• Maintenance and Care: Learn how to properly clean, store, and perform minor repairs on your drysuit.
• Emergency Procedures: Be prepared for potential drysuit malfunctions.

You'll practice these skills in both confined and open water, learning how to don your suit, perform buoyancy checks, manage airflow, and handle emergency situations. It's all about becoming a skilled, comfortable, and warm drysuit diver.

Who should take this course? Any certified diver who wants to extend their dive season, explore colder waters, or simply enjoy the increased comfort of diving dry.

Prerequisites: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent. Minimum age 18 (12 with parental consent).

What You Get: Upon successful completion, you'll be certified to engage in drysuit diving activities, within the limits of your training and experience. This certification also counts as one specialty towards the SDI Advanced Diver Development Program or the SDI Master Scuba Diver program!

Note: Divers under the age of 18 must participate in dry suit diving activities with a parent, guardian, or dive professional.

Key Topics:

• Types of drysuits (shell style, crushed neoprene, neoprene)
• Types of seals (latex, neoprene)
• Drysuit features (self-donning, rear entry, boots, zipper guard, warm neck collar, suspenders)
• Drysuit valves (inflator and deflator considerations)
• Buoyancy control in a drysuit
• Drysuit maintenance and care (cleaning, zipper care, minor repairs)
• Drysuit emergency procedures
• Dive planning for drysuit diving
• Proper donning of a drysuit
• Buoyancy check and proper weighting
• Drysuit skills practice (inflation/deflation, roll-out from inverted position)

Prerequisites:

• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
• Minimum age 18 (12 with parental consent)

Outcomes:

• Certification to engage in drysuit diving activities (within training limits)
• Counts as one specialty towards SDI Advanced Diver Development Program or SDI Master Scuba Diver program