Dry suit diving is the perfect answer. Drysuit diving presents some specific challenges, however it is an option oprn to all Open Water certified divers who seek quality training and wish to stay warmer while in our cooler waters. To answer the need for this training, Northeast Scuba offers the PADI Drysuit Course, an exciting program taught by our qualified staff. Our course thoroughly covers drysuit diving techniques, emphasizeing safety and emergency procedures. The program consists of one evening classroom session and a pool orientation session.
Certification is completed by completing two open water training dives.
Basic thermal considerations and how you get cold underwater- cold water physiology. Comparison of exposure suit options, advantages and disadvantages of each. Drysuit construction, types of drysuits, zippers and material. Types of seals and valves. Insulation and undergarments.