DRY Suit DiverLearn to be warm and dry

The PADI Dry Suit Diver course is one of the most important specialty scuba diving course. Why? Because diving with a dry suit is very different from diving with a wetsuit. The obvious is that in a dry suit you stay dry. But it’s so much more than that. Weighting and buoyancy techniques are different. Care and maintenance of the suit is different. Do you need a dry suit? If you love to dive and if the water is cold, you’ll be a happier diver in a dry suit. Do you need a course? Yes!

The PADI Dry Suit Diver Course at Joe Liburdi’s Dive & Photo includes all of the following:

  • Course materials: PADI Dry Suit Diving crewpak (DVD and manual).
  • Classroom academic session                                                 
  • Confined water training session in pool                           
  • Two ocean beach dives with instructor
  • PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty certification card

What You Learn

Practical skills you'll master in this course:

  • Dry suit familiarization
  • Safety checks
  • Entry techniques
  • Buoyancy check
  • Descent techniques
  • Excess gas in feet roll drill
  • Stuck inflator emergency drill
  • Stuck exhaust valve emergency drill
  • Ascent procedure·
  • Exit techniques
  • Removal of dry suit
  • How to pack and store
  • Basic maintenance tips and repairs
  • And more

All-inclusive fee for the above: $225

Not Included:

  • Transportation to Newport Beach Tennis Club for pool session.
  • Transportation to Ocean Dive(s). Student provides own transportation
  • Trip to Avalon Marine Park, Casino Point, Catalina Island.

Prerequisites:

  • Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from 
    another training organization
  • Be 10 years or older

Equipment Required for Dry Suit Course:

All personal standard diving equipment including:

  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • Dry suit with low-pressure inflator hose
  • Dry suit undergarments
  • Hood and gloves
  • Regulator system with submersible pressure gauge or computer
  • Alternate air source BCD with low-pressure inflator
  • Dive knife
  • Ankle weights
  • Dry suit maintenance items; seal lubricant, talc, zipper wax, toothbrush

Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Suits

For more information or to enroll, call 949-476-8500.