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SSI Drysuit Diving

FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS

Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. 

The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. 

You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

MINIMUM AGE FOR PARTICIPATION 12
 
AMOUNT OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS 6
AMOUNT OF POOL/CONFINED WATER SESSIONS 1
AMOUNT OF OPEN WATER DIVES 2
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH 30m / 100ft
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM 10 - 15 h