SDI Dry Suit Specialty

Who this course is for:

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.

Course prerequisites:

• SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
• Minimum age 18, 12 with parental consent

What you can expect to learn:

The SDI Dry Suit Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

• Types of dry suits
  • Shell style
  • Crushed neoprene
  • Neoprene
• Types of seals
  • Latex
  • Neoprene
• Features
  • Self don
  • Rear entry
  • Boots
  • Zipper guard: protect waterproof zipper from chaffing
  • Warm neck collar
  • Suspenders
• Dive wear insulation (often times called undergarments)
  • Cut to be close to the skin
  • Compression resistant
  • Components
• Dry suit valves
  • Inflator and deflator considerations
• Buoyancy control
• Maintenance and care
  • Cleaning
  • Zipper care
  • Minor repairs
• Dry suit emergencies