How much does a dry suit course cost?

Course Cost: $139.95 USD for eLearning only. Pool and open water training not included.

How do I get certified to dry suit?

To earn the drysuit specialty certification, you’ll need to make one additional dive after your Open Water Diver certification….Fewer than two percent of divers ever achieve this elite diver rating, which requires:

1. 5 PADI specialty certifications.
2. A Rescue Diver certification.
3. Proof of 50 logged dives.

What is dry suit certification?

Dry suit diving takes time to master, but with expert tips and guidance from a PADI Instructor, you’ll avoid common problems and potential hazards. Your dry suit certification also counts towards your Advanced Open Water Diver certification and Master Scuba Diver™rating. In some areas, you can also earn college credit.

Do you need dry suit certification?

Most dive shops will require you to have either a drysuit specialty cert or some evidence (logged dives, training records, etc) of training and/or experience before renting you a drysuit.

How expensive is a wetsuit?

Wetsuits can vary in price based on a number of factors. In general, the low end is typically around $50 for shorty springsuits, while fullsuits typically start around the $75 range. On the high end, prices typically top out around $500.

What is drysuit diver?

A dry suit or drysuit provides the wearer with environmental protection by way of thermal insulation and exclusion of water, and is worn by divers, boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and others who work or play in or near cold or contaminated water.

How do I get Nitrox certified?

It’s possible to earn your nitrox certification in just one day. Simply complete the online course and schedule a short practical session with your instructor. The two dives are optional. You can also earn a nitrox certification simultaneously with another course.

What is the difference between a wet suit and a dry suit?

Wetsuits are made of rubber neoprene and are designed to keep you warm when wet, but unlike drysuits, they are not waterproof. Drysuits, on the other hand, are completely waterproof, but not designed for warmth if used alone. Drysuits keep all water out completely like a shell and fit loosely like a big ski jacket.

Can you dive in a drysuit?

As soon as you are used to it, you will notice that diving in a dry suit is not very different from diving in a wet suit. Another advantage of a dry suit is that you can put on your underclothing at home. You only have to put on your drysuit by the side of the water, and you will be ready to dive in no time.

Can you snorkel in a drysuit?

A good well-fitting thick wetsuit or semi-dry suit, as well as suitable hoods and gloves, are essential. Snorkelling in a dry suit can be done but may compromise finning action.

What kind of training do you need for a drysuit?

Drysuit Training is for any diver who wants to learn how to use a drysuit. It can be incorporated as part of your Ocean Diver training, or delivered to any level of diver who wants to start diving in a drysuit.

Can you get college credit for a Dry Suit Diver course?

The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit. You may be able to get college credit for the Dry Suit Diver course – ask your instructor.

How to take care of your dry suit?

How to take care of your dry suit. Putting on and taking off your dry suit with minimal assistance. Mastering buoyancy control when using a dry suit. The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.

Why do you need a dry suit diver?

Becoming a dry suit diver allows you to expand your boundaries and dive more places, more often. This suit seals you off from the water and keeps you comfortable, even in surprisingly cold water. eLearning covers self-study material.