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OVERVIEW Dry suit diving has become increasingly
popular in recent years. While dry suits were once used almost exclusively
for situations such as ice diving or deep wreck diving, many sport divers
are now using dry suits regularly for every day sport dives all over the
world. Material technology, valve design, and zipper reliability have all
improved to a point where dry suits deliver greater value per dollar for
cold and temperate water diving. This course is to provide the diver with
a basic understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to minimize risks
and gain experience in dry suit diving. It will train scuba divers to
properly use and maintain dry suits. By learning proper dry suit use and
maintenance, you will extend your opportunities for diving to year-round.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE
- Age. Minimum is 15 years.
(Junior certification for ages 12 - 14 years is allowed. See “Policies
Applying to All Courses”: Age, Junior Certification.”)
- Certification: NAUI Scuba
Diver certification or the equivalent is required unless combined with
the Scuba Diver course. The instructor is to ensure adequate student
knowledge and capability before any open water training and shall use
skill or other evaluations to do so.
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