Who this course is for:

Certified divers 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:

• Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent

• Minimum age 18, 10 - 15 with private instruction

What you can expect to learn:

The 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

The required skills you will have to demonstrate include all of the following and more:

• Planning a dive

• Proper donning of a dry suit

• Review functions of the dry suit

• Buoyancy check and proper weighting

• Practice dry suit skills

• Inflate and deflate dry suit

• Roll out from an inverted position

• Buoyancy skills such as hovering in a fixed position

• Emergency procedures for dry suit malfunction

• Safety stop

• Ascend and exit

• Log dive

What’s in it for you?

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in dry suit diving activities without direct supervision of the Instructor* so long as the following limits are adhered to:

• The diving activities approximate those of training

• The areas of activities approximate those of training

• Environmental conditions approximate those of training

How to take this course:

• Sign up and receive your online code. Choose between SDI or PADI!

• Once you complete the online portion schedule the class, pool, or open water dives as required.

• Course Cost:

• $116.10 (PADI) $139.95 (SDI) for eLearning & certification card once earned. 

• $315 Tuition Fee - Includes Classroom Session, Pool Session, and 2 open water dives (Equipment is complimentary for all pool sessions).

• Dive count is the minimum required amount of dives to successfully complete the course.

At The Deep Ocean Explore Store, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, but our primary goal is to maintain the highest standard of training and safety for all students. Please carefully review our cancellation policy, as it is designed to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

Booking & Payments

Classes must be paid in full prior to enrollment or participation. Digital training materials, once issued, are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Cancellations

General Cancellations:

• Up to 7 days before class start date: 50% of class fee can be refunded.
• Less than 48 hours before class start date: 25% of class fee can be refunded at staff discretion.

Rescheduling:

• Up to 7 days before class start date: Subject to a 50% tuition rescheduling fee.
• Less than 48 hours before class start date: Subject to a 75% tuition rescheduling fee at staff discretion.

Medical and Illness Policy

If you are unable to participate due to illness, including COVID-19 or other general health concerns, you may reschedule with a 50% rebooking fee. A medical waiver is required to reschedule without penalty. Failure to provide a completed and signed medical waiver before the start date of class will result in a 50% rebooking fee or loss of tuition.

Missed Classes

If you miss any scheduled class, we will work with you to arrange makeup sessions, subject to availability:

• Classroom/Zoom Session: $100/hour
• Pool Session: $100/hour
• Ocean Dives: $375/day (private 1-on-1)

This policy ensures fairness to all students and maintains the quality of our diving programs. By booking a class with The Deep Ocean Explore Store, you agree to adhere to these terms. For questions or clarification, please contact us at instruction@doermarine.com