NEW ENGLAND DIVE
SDI Dry Suit Specialty
SDI Dry Suit Specialty
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
Product Features
Product Features
Reschedule Policy
Reschedule Policy
Reschedule Policy: In-person training
* Not applicable to E-Learning products or FREE Events *
We understand that life happens, and plans can change. That’s why we’re happy to offer:
- 1-complimentary reschedule for students who provide at least 10 days notice before their scheduled class.
- For reschedule requests made within 10 days of the class start date, a fee of $97 may apply to help cover preparation costs.
- Thank you for your understanding!
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
After purchasing this class:
Check your email. Notification of class details and other important information will be sent with your course confirmation.
Please stay alert for communications from:
- If your course includes an E-Learning code it will be sent by email
- Not all courses require or include E-Learning codes
- Your code will be pre-associated with New England Dive as your training facility but delivered in a PADI training agency email
- Other important information about training will come from New England Dive
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