Equipment Specialist
Save the dive, have a deeper understanding of how your equipment really works.
A compressed gas at an extreme pressure moves seamlessly from a metal cylinder & into your body upon demand. Magic is simply science we do not understand yet & our Equipment Specialist course pulls back the curtain revealing the science & technology that delivers magical experiences underwater. Learn the tips & tricks needed for quick field repairs & the underlying principles behind the workings of all of your dive gear.
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What to expect
during your class
Equipment Specialist Class
Prerequisites
- 18 years old
- Open Water Scuba Diver certification
Classroom Session One
Get into the nitty gritty with the stuff that makes bubbles. Learn through disassembly & assembly the inner workings of different regulator types like piston & diaphragm. See what makes a regulator environmentally sealed, understand a venturi assist & much more.
- Personal gear (mask straps, fin straps etc)
- Regulators
- 1st stages (flow by vs flow thru vs diaphragm)
- 1st stages (balancing, counter balancing and more)
- 2nd stages (unbalanced vs balanced)
- Accessories
Classroom Session Two
Discover the power behind a power inflator & the science of exposure protection. Learn what a dip tube is & why you care as well as tricks for quick field repairs while building a checklist for your own personal save a dive kit.
- BCDs (Inflators and dumps)
- Exposure protection including both wet and dry
- Cylinders
- Computers
- Save a dive kit considerations
- Final exam
FAQ
- Do I have to buy all the gear?
- No. We have plenty of toys for you to disassemble & reassemble as well as the tools you need to do it, however, you are welcome to bring your personal gear in & we will show you how it specifically works.
- So after this I can service my own gear?
- Absolutely not.
- Qualification to properly service your own gear is a lengthy process involving training from not only the specific manufacturer but also on every specific model of regulator.
- Parts kits found randomly on the internet did NOT come from the manufacturer, only dive shops certified to service gear can purchase kits from the manufacturers and resale is prohibited. Do not do this. Your gear is life support equipment, you could die attempting to service it yourself. Just don’t.
- 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 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.
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.
