Drysuit Diver

While dry suits were once used almost exclusively for situations such as ice diving or deep wreck diving, many sport divers are now using dry suits regularly for everyday recreational dives all over the world. Perhaps you live in a cold-water climate or would just like to be warmer regardless of where you dive.  If so, our Dry Suit Diver course is for you!

The Dry Suit Diver Course will open up a whole new world of diving to you. Many of the diving environments around the world are better experienced in a dry suit. Why? These 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.

As long as you are 15 years or older and in good physical condition, you can enroll in a Diver’s World Drysuit Specialty course. You will also need to hold a Scuba Diver Certification (or be enrolled in a Scuba Diver Course).

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Your class fee will cover the costs of class, pool, training materials, your Instructors and Dive Master, and a Dry Suit Specialty certification.

Student Provides

Students shall furnish and be responsible for the care and maintenance of their own diving equipment. Students are encouraged to acquire their own drysuit (or you may rent one form Diver’s World).  The instructor shall initially assist the student in checking all student gear to ensure it is adequate and in proper working order.

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A minimum of two open water dives with your instructor  are required.

You will need to provide your own transportation, rental equipment, environmental suit and accommodations. Rental equipment is available through Diver’s World. Many of our local dives are within a couple of hours drive (or right here in our own Lake Erie or Presque Isle Bay) and classmates frequently arrange for travel together.

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