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Dive Warm All Year with the SSI Dry Suit Specialty! 

Tired of cutting your dives short because of the chill? The SSI Dry Suit Specialty is your ticket to a world of year-round adventure. Whether you are dreaming of exploring the crystal-clear silfra fissure in Iceland, drifting through kelp forests, or simply extending your local diving season into the winter months, this course ensures you stay warm, dry, and comfortable.

 

Why Become a Dry Suit Diver?

  • Extend Your Season: Don't let the calendar dictate when you dive. Enjoy the superior visibility often found in colder months.

  • Unlock New Destinations: Access remote Arctic sites and cold-water reefs teeming with life that wetsuit divers simply can't reach.

  • Ultimate Comfort: Say goodbye to the "wetsuit struggle" between dives. Stay dry and cozy even during multi-dive days.

 

What You Will Learn

This program focuses on the knowledge and techniques needed to dive safely in specialized equipment:

  • Buoyancy Mastery: Techniques to manage air distribution within the suit to maintain perfect balance.

  • Specialized Gear: Understanding different suit materials, valves, and appropriate undergarments.

  • Safety Procedures: How to handle dry-suit-specific emergencies, such as air migrating to the boots.

  • Maintenance: Essential tips for caring for your suit, seals, and zippers to ensure they last for years

 

Course Prerequisites

To enroll in the SSI Dry Suit Diving program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum Age: 10 or 12 years old (varies by region/center, though 12 is the standard for full certification).

  • Certification: Must be a certified Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another agency).

    • Note: This course can also be taken in combination with your Open Water Diver training.

  • Medical: Complete a "Fit to Dive" medical questionnaire; some conditions may require a doctor's clearance.

 

Training Structure

  • Theory: 6 academic sessions (often completed via the MySSI App).

  • Pool/Confined Water: 1 mandatory session to practice skills in a controlled environment.

  • Open Water Dives: Minimum of 2 training dives to apply your skills in real-world conditions.

 

Ready to stop shivering and start exploring? Contact your local SSI Dive Center to find upcoming course dates!

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PURCHASE ONE OF OUR DRY SUITS FROM FOURTH ELEMENT, APEKS, AQUALUNG or MARES AND GET THE SPECIALTY FOR FREE. ASK US HOW.

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