If you want to spend more time in-water by extending bottom times, increasing depth, or simply diving in colder climates calls for proper thermal protection which can be provided by using a drysuit, this course is for you.
GUE?s Drysuit Primer is a non-certification course designed to prepare divers for drysuit diving using proper equipment and techniques.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone interested in the transition from wetsuit to drysuit to allow for longer dives in colder water will be interested in this course. This training is available for non-GUE trained divers and can serve as a basic introduction to GUE system.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Course outcomes include, but are not limited to: buoyancy, trim practice, and refinement; types, fitting, and use of drysuits, drysuit inflation systems, and undergarments; cold water diving specifics; and management of basic emergencies related to drysuit diving. ???????
PREREQUISITES AND DURATION:
Applicants for a GUE Drysuit Primer must:
Be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Be physically and mentally fit.
Be a non-smoker.
Be able to swim.
Obtain a physician?s prior written authorization for use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical conditionthat may pose a risk while diving.
Be certified, at minimum, as an autonomous entry-level scuba diver (or equivalent) from a recognized training agency.
For a full list of course prerequisites, click here.
The Drysuit Primer is normally conducted over one day. It requires a minimum of two dives and at least eight hours of instruction, encompassing classroom lectures, land drills, and in-water work.
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.
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