SNSI Dry Suit Diver
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SNSI Dry Suit Diver

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The SNSI Dry Suit Diver Course will open up a whole new world of diving to you. Many of the diving environments around the world are better experienced in a dry suit. Why? These areas have an abundance of marine life waiting to be seen and photographed – they just happen to be a little colder! Dry suits are also used in tropical water during the cooler months.This course allows the student to develop the knowledge and skills to properly use a dry suit. It will discuss the types of dry suits, accessories, maintenance and how to make basic repairs.

SPECIAL:  $199.00 (includes lake entrance fee)
Drysuit Rental: $50.00
Additional Pool Time: $35.00

* All Drysuits are new! If neck seals are damaged $168.00.  If wrist seals are damaged $130.00.  If the drysuit is damaged you will be responsible for the repair cost. *

FAQ

Who is this course 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.

What are the course prerequisites?
  • SNSI Open Water Scuba Diver, SNSI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
  • Minimum age 18, 12 with parental consent
What can you expect to learn?

The SNSI 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 SNSI 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
What are the SNSI Dry Suit Diver minimum requirements?
  • Satisfactorily complete the SNSI Dry Suit Diver Knowledge Quests with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
  • Complete all open water requirements efficiently
  • Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution