Dry Suit Diver
Dry Suit Diver at Space City Dive Center teaches divers how to stay warm, comfortable, and in control while diving in cooler water using a dry suit safely and confidently.
If you don’t see course dates that fit your schedule, sign up for Dry Suit Diver and let us know when you're ready to get in the water.
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The PADI Dry Suit Diver specialty is designed for certified divers who want to extend their dive season and explore colder water environments comfortably. Diving in a dry suit introduces new buoyancy considerations, weighting adjustments, and safety procedures that require proper training.
In this course, you’ll learn how to use a dry suit effectively, manage air movement within the suit, and maintain buoyancy and trim while staying warm and dry. Training emphasizes control, awareness, and problem prevention so dry suit diving feels smooth and predictable.
At Space City Dive Center, Dry Suit Diver training is structured and confidence-focused. Divers begin in a controlled environment before progressing to open water, allowing skills to build naturally without feeling rushed or overwhelming.
What You’ll Learn
- Dry suit components and proper fit
- Weighting and buoyancy control when diving dry
- Managing air movement in the suit
- Emergency procedures specific to dry suit diving
- Benefits and limitations of dry suit use
Course Structure
- Time Commitment: Can be completed in one day
- eLearning: Complete at your own pace
- Confined Water: 1 session
- Open Water: 2 dives
Who This Course Is For
Dry Suit Diver is ideal for certified divers interested in cooler water diving, expanding their seasonal options, or preparing for travel to colder destinations. It’s also a popular specialty for divers planning advanced or technical-style training in the future.
Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 10
- Minimum Certification Level: Open Water Diver
Equipment Requirements
- Space City Dive Center provides all major scuba equipment, including BCD, regulator, dive computer, tanks, and weights.
- Students are required to provide their own personal gear, including mask, snorkel, fins, and boots. Rental packages are available if needed.
- Dry suits are required for this course. Students may use their own dry suit if approved by the instructor. Dry suit rentals are available for those who do not have their own.
What’s Included
- PADI Dry Suit Diver eLearning
- Instructor-led confined and open water training
- Use of provided scuba equipment
- Dry Suit Diver Specialty certification upon completion
Lake or site entry fees, when applicable, are not included.