Dry Suit Diver
Utah water gets cold. A dry suit lets you keep diving when everyone else has packed up for the season.
This course teaches you how to use one safely and well. You'll learn about dry suit types, accessories, maintenance and basic repairs, then practice in the water.
You need to have your own dry suit for this certification.
Call us at (801) 295-5445 or stop by to book your spot.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
How the Dry Suit course works
There are two parts: online learning, then in-person training.
- Online: complete your eLearning at your own pace
- In person: one 3-hour class, typically starting at 7 pm
- In the water: two open water dives
You need to have your own dry suit for this certification.
What you'll learn
- Types of dry suits, including shell, crushed neoprene and neoprene
- Seals, features and accessories
- Undergarments and how to stay warm
- Inflator and deflator valves
- Buoyancy control in a dry suit
- Cleaning, zipper care and basic repairs
- How to handle dry suit emergencies
What you'll do in the water
- Put on your dry suit correctly and review how it works
- Do a buoyancy check and get your weighting right
- Inflate and deflate the suit
- Roll out of an inverted position
- Hover in a fixed position
- Handle a dry suit malfunction
- Finish with a safety stop, ascent and exit
Your online training, step by step
After you purchase the course, we send you an online code and login instructions. Then:
- Log in to your personal account at tdisdi.com. Reset your password if you need to.
- Find the "My E-Learning" tab.
- Find the course under "Pending Enrollments."
- Finish the eLearning before your practical date.
- Print your eLearning transcript (Progress Report) and your completion certificate. Bring both to the practical.
The online training must be done before your scheduled practical. Questions? Call us at (801) 295-5445.
Who can take it
SDI asks that you:
- Be an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
- Be at least 18, or 12 with parental consent
You can read more on SDI's Dry Suit Diver page.
Before your first class
Everyone fills out a liability release and medical form before the first class. Students under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign too.
- Liability Release and Medical Form
- Physician's Form (only needed if you answer yes to any medical question)
- Guidelines for your doctor (SDI's guide for physicians who don't see much diving medicine)
If you do need the physician's form, get it signed before any pool activities and bring it to class.
Dry Suit FAQ
Do I need my own dry suit?
Yes. Divers are required to have their own dry suit for this certification.
How is the course structured?
You complete online academic training first. Then you come in for one 3-hour class, typically starting at 7 pm, and make two open water dives.
What happens after I purchase the course?
We send you an online code and login instructions. You log in at tdisdi.com, find the course under Pending Enrollments in the My E-Learning tab, and finish it before your practical date.
What do I need to bring to the practical?
Print your eLearning transcript (Progress Report) and your completion certificate, and bring both with you.
What do I need before I sign up?
SDI asks for an Open Water Scuba Diver certification (or Junior Open Water, or equivalent), and a minimum age of 18, or 12 with parental consent.
Is there a medical form?
Yes. Everyone fills out a liability release and medical questionnaire before the first class. If you answer yes to any medical question, your physician needs to sign the physician's form before any pool activities. If your doctor doesn't know much about diving medicine, SDI has guidelines you can hand them.
How do I book?
Call us at (801) 295-5445 or stop by The Dive Shop and we'll get you on the schedule.
