Become a certified dry suit diver
Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit.
The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit.
You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.
Facts and Training Standards
Minimum Age
10
Amount of Academic Sessions
6
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
1
Amount of Open Water Sessions
2
Maximum Training Depth
30 m / 100 ft
Suggested duration (h)
10-15
Certification Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification, In combination with Open Water Diver
Comfort and warmth on every dive
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
Learn the knowledge and techniques needed to safely and comfortably dive in a dry suit
Practice using specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs
Develop new dry suit skills and practice emergency techniques
