Keep diving the year round by taking the PADI Dry Suit Diver course with The Scuba Dive Shop!

Unlike wetsuits, dry suits are filled with air. Aspiring dry suit divers need to learn how to control the air in their drysuit along with their buoyancy. During this course, you’ll learn about the different types of dry suits available, the benefits they offer, basic dry suit repairs and maintenance, and how to safely dive in one.

Take This Course If You Want to:

Dive in colder water temperatures;
Stay warmer in colder waters;
Learn to dive in a dry suit;
Learn How to Avoid common dry suit diving problems;
Buy a dry suit / Choose a dry suit and undergarments;
Care for your dry suit

Prerequisites

Minimum Age: 10
Junior Open Water or above
Dive Medical - if you answer ‘yes’ to any in this Medical Questionnaire

About the Course

The Scuba Doctor Australia Dry Suit Diver course consists of Two Sections:

1. eLearning Independent Study

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours

The eLearning Independent Study option covers the cost of self-study materials and online verification that you have completed the theory requirements.

PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.

2. Practical Session at The Dive Shop & In-Water Session

Time Commitment: 5-8 hours

What you will learn:

How to get in and out of a dry suit with minimal assistance;
Buoyancy control using your dry suit;
How much weight you need and where;
Dry suit safety procedures;
How to avoid and escape feet-first buoyant ascents;
How to maintain your dry suit (with proper care, some dry suits can last 10 years or more).

INCLUDED: Theory . Practical . Training Materials . Shore Dive . Certification

EXCLUDED: Scuba Equipment . Dry Suit . Transport . Lunch

You need a dry suit certification to rent a dry suit, and dry suit training will be part of the conversation if you try to buy one. Can you buy or borrow a dry suit without training? Maybe, but why put yourself at risk for a serious accident?

Purchase your Dry Suit through The Scuba Doctor Australia and we will give you a $100.00 discount off your Dry Suit Course.

So what are you waiting for? Your adventure to warmth today is just one click away!