Drysuit Diver Class
Always in Season.
Take the season out of your dive season. When diving dry, you are warmer than diving wet, whether in the quarry, Great Lakes or under the ice.
Ever notice that our staff is always wearing a drysuit while you struggle to squeeze into a wetsuit?
After this course & you will know why.
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What to expect
during your class
Drysuit Class
Prerequisites
- 15 years old (10 years old for Junior Certification)
- Current enrollment in Scuba Diver Class or certification as an Open Water Scuba Diver (or equivalent) from a recognized training agency.
- Acceptable medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required based on responses)
- All dive gear. See FAQ for additional details.
Why Dive Dry
Thermal protection is one of the most important aspects of diving safely. Drysuits not only make the diver more comfortable, but staying warm reduces the risk of diver errors.
Being comfortable allows one to stay more alert & relaxed during the dive.
Studies show that a diver that is warm throughout their dive may have a receded risk of decompression illness from nitrogen loading.
Enjoy everything from a deep wreck dive with a long deco obligation to a quick 3-minute safety stop warm & cozy.
Classroom Discussion
In depth discussion of the types of drysuits available, proper drysuit procedures, safety concerns & more.
- Bring questions, this is an interactive discussion.
In Water Training
In a controlled heated pool, the learned theories are put into practice as you learn the necessary skills to become a certified Drysuit Diver. Small class size ensures everyone gets individual attention & a bespoke experience.
Check Out Dives
A single day of check out dives where you put learned skills into practice at the quarry using a drysuit while being the envy of the wetsuit divers around you.
FAQ
- Do I have to buy all the gear?
- Included in the course are tanks & weights as needed.
- We recommend taking the course in your drysuit as this increases your proficiency due to comfortability in your own gear, however, we recognize this may not be financially viable or that you may wish to take the course to better understand what type of drysuit you will ultimately purchase. We have drysuits available to for rent during the course if you do not own one.
- As for other dive gear, if you do not own a particular item you may rent what you need, however, dive gear is not included in the course.
- Could class dates change?
- Of course. While rare, public class dates are subject to change. A minimum number of students is required for the class to be conducted & sometimes instructors get sick (yes, we are not invincible) or the pool facility needs unplanned maintenance. If a class is cancelled you will be notified & rescheduled into the next available public class.
- If you have certain deadlines or needs, please consider our Bespoke SCUBA Class to obtain a schedule built around your needs.
- Can I skip the classroom discussion & just learn online?
- No. Every aspect of SCUBA education is vital for your safety. We require you to attend all scheduled sessions.
- Can this class be modified around my schedule?
- Sure, why the hell not. We will just tell the other students that your schedule is our highest priority [do you hear the sarcasm?]. No, these are public classes with set schedules, however, if you do need an experience that matches your schedule, please explore our Bespoke Scuba Class Upgrade option.
Medical Questionnaire
All training agencies require every student to complete a medical questionnaire prior to any in water training.
We teach scuba, we are not doctors, so we cannot answer questions on specific medical conditions or questions. This universal questionnaire will determine if you must obtain physician approval prior to scuba diving.
Please answer it honestly, it is for your safety.
You may complete this form prior to signing up for class to determine if physician approval is required.
Read the instructions on the form. Your self reported answers will determine if a physician's approval is required prior to diving. Once we receive the notification of your completed waiver, we will contact you if a physicians approval is required.
We are NOT PERMITTED by the training agency to allow any in-water training without physician's approval if such approval is required. We encourage you to complete this form as early as possible to ensure adequate time is available should you need to obtain approval.
- What if I ignore your advice & wait till the last minute to complete this form?
- Please don't. Physician approval, if required, is due by 5pm the Wednesday prior to your first in water training session. Completing the form last minute & then not having adequate time to get to your doctor for approval is like leaving that term paper unfinished until the night before it was due & then your computer died. Your high school English teacher didn't accept that excuse & neither will we. We will move you to our next scheduled class according to our reschedule/cancellation policy. Please help us by doing your homework.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it & we want to find a way to get you diving.
- Your schedule changed
- Ours does too sometimes. We get it. You may reschedule to an alternate class anytime without an additional charge 14 days prior to the start of the class. Within 14 days, there is a $35 fee to reschedule.
- You need to cancel
- You changed your mind, doctor doesn't think it's a good idea, whatever. It's ok. You may cancel any course (in writing please) for a full refund 14 days prior to the start of the course (this is why we advise you do that questionnaire early). Please understand that space is limited in our courses, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the original course start.
- Please note: codes issued from the training agencies cannot be refunded once you have begun the e-learning regardless of when you cancel. If you begin the e-learning any refund will be less the cost of the e-learning.
- Somebody got sick
- We get sick sometimes too. No problem. If you wake up with the plague we prefer you do not come to scuba class. A big part of the education is teaching you how to take the thing in our mouth and put it in your mouth if there is an emergency & we don't want the plague. We will work with you to move you to a future class at no charge. We do, however, reserve the right to assess a charge if we find this policy is being abused. Please don't do that.
- You ignore safety instructions
- Safety is our paramount concern. Your safety, other students' safety & our staff's safety. You are required to follow established safety requirements & follow the instructions of our staff. Violations of safety procedures may result in removal from class without a refund. Just don't do it.
- You ignored requirements
- Come on, really? Showing up for scuba class without a swim suit does not entitle you to a free reschedule. We honestly can't believe we have to type this but yes, it happened.
