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PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty
If you want maximum warmth on a cold water dive, dry suits are the answer.  The PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty shows you the basics in a fun, hands-on format.  A dry suit can allow you to explore areas of Minnesota and other parts of the world you may not have considered because of the water temperature. This class is primarily intended for divers who have their own drysuit and would like to learn more about how to properly use and care for it.
The PADI Dry Suit Diver course includes one confined water session and two open water certification dives.  The course will cover a variety of areas including: 

  • Procedures and techniques for drysuit diving

  • Proper Ascent and Descent

  • Buoyancy control for drysuit diving

  • Potential hazards and emergency procedures

  • Pre and post dive drysuit care

  • Routine minor drysuit maintenance

PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty Course manual is included with the course. - - How far will you take this diving thing? It's up to you. With PADI Specialty Diver Programs you can chart your course for a colorful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your PADI certification opens up the oceans and lakes to you, but the PADI Specialty Dives take the underwater adventure to depths that will stir your soul. Achieving PADI Specialty ratings can take anywhere from as little as one day to a full weekend -but this is all hands-on, so you'll be diving right from the start.PADI Dry Suit Diver Manual included

Not an extra fee

Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization) and be at least 12 years old.
Certification: PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty

Dry Suit Diver Specialty Course Fee: $129.00

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Includes:    PADI Dry Suit Diver manual, certification processing, and air fills.

Scuba equipment is not included, but may be rented at HALF PRICE.
What do I need to do before class?:

Read the PADI Dry suit Diver manual and complete the knowledge reviews. You also need to complete a PADI Student Record File (which includes a Medical Statement). Certain existing medical conditions will require a signed physicians approval before your dives.  You can download and review  the PADI Medical Statement here. If you answer yes to any of the medical history questions, please print a copy to take to your physician for their approval and signature.
Drysuit Diver Specialty Course Dates:

The following sessions are open to students who own a drysuit as well as those requiring suit rentals.
2008 Schedule: Class/Pool Fri. 7-10pm, Dives and briefing / planning, Sun. at Square Lake near Stillwater, Minnesota.  Dry suit diver class & pool sessions held at our store in Eagan, Minnesota.

DRY080502 - May 2 & 4

DRY080905 - Sep 5 & 7
DRY080606 - Jun 6 & 8 DRY081010 - Oct 10 & 12
DRY080801 - Aug 1 & 3

We are dealers for a wide range of dry suits, dry gloves, and undergarments.