Dry Suit Diver

Stay warmer, dive more comfortably, and extend your diving season with the PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty at Justin's Scuba Time! Learn how to safely use a drysuit while exploring cold-water destinations like Monterey and Lake Tahoe.

Course Overview

Course: PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty

Training: Knowledge development, confined-water familiarization, and 2 open water dives

Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent

Minimum Age: 10 years old

Scheduling: Contact Justin's Scuba Time to coordinate your training

What You'll Learn

Drysuit buoyancy and trim control
Proper inflation and exhaust techniques
Emergency procedures and safety skills
Choosing appropriate thermal undergarments
Drysuit maintenance, care, and storage

COURSE PRICING

Starting at $335

Includes Instructor Tuition & Training

Drysuit rental, equipment, and other applicable costs are not included. Contact Justin's Scuba Time to coordinate your course and equipment requirements.

EXCLUSIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFER

Special Nitrox Bundle — $250

Take your scuba education even further! Add the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification to your Dry Suit Diver course at a special discounted price. Learn how to plan dives using enriched air and discover its benefits for future diving.

Optional but highly recommended. Nitrox classroom training is coordinated with your course, and no additional open water dives are required.

Availability: Contact us for booking information

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STAY WARMER. DIVE LONGER. EXPLORE MORE.

Don't let cold water limit your underwater adventures! The PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty teaches you how to safely and confidently dive using a drysuit. Whether you're exploring Monterey, Lake Tahoe, or colder destinations around the world, drysuit training can help you dive more comfortably throughout the year.

Course Overview

Training: Knowledge development, confined-water familiarization, and 2 open water dives

Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent; minimum age 10; applicable medical requirements

Course Price: Starting at $335

Scheduling: Contact the store to coordinate training and equipment

Why Dive in a Drysuit?

Unlike a wetsuit, a drysuit is designed to keep water out. Combined with appropriate thermal undergarments, it provides additional insulation for colder diving environments.

Drysuits can extend your diving season, increase comfort in cold water, and prepare you for new destinations and certain technical diving activities.

More Comfort. More Diving Opportunities.

Explore California's colder waters, enjoy year-round diving, and discover new underwater environments with the right training and exposure protection.

What You'll Learn

Your instructor will introduce drysuit equipment, proper fit, inflation and exhaust valves, thermal undergarments, and maintenance procedures. You'll then practice these skills during confined-water familiarization and two open water dives.

Proper drysuit preparation, fit, and safety checks
Buoyancy control, weighting, and hovering
Controlled descents and ascents
Fin pivot and underwater positioning
Bubble checks and identifying potential leaks
Emergency roll, stuck inflator, and exhaust valve drills
Safe water entries and exits
Choosing appropriate thermal undergarments
Drysuit cleaning, storage, maintenance, and basic repair considerations

EXCLUSIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFER

Special Nitrox Bundle — $250

Add the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification to your Dry Suit Diver course at a special discounted price! Learn how enriched air can extend no-decompression limits on certain dives, how to analyze cylinders, and how to plan dives using Nitrox.

Optional, But Highly Recommended!

Nitrox classroom training is completed before or during your scheduled open water training. No additional open water dives are required. If you'd like to use Nitrox during your course, please coordinate with your instructor in advance.

Equipment & Course Preparation

You'll need a properly fitted drysuit, suitable thermal undergarments, standard scuba equipment, and a compatible drysuit inflation hose and regulator setup.

Before your course, contact Justin's Scuba Time to confirm equipment availability, sizing, rental arrangements, training dates, and any additional costs.

Reminder: Dry Suit Diver certification does not replace specialized training for ice, altitude, cave, or technical diving.

CONTINUING EDUCATION BENEFIT

Enjoy 10% Off Store Purchases

Students enrolled in our continuing education courses receive 10% off store purchases from registration through the return of their rental equipment. It's a great opportunity to explore drysuits, thermal undergarments, and accessories for future dives.