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
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.
