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Texas Scuba Academy
SDI Dry Suit Diver
Open Water certifiedSDI Certified

SDI Dry Suit Diver

Stay warm, dive year-round, and unlock cold-water sites a wetsuit simply can't handle.

$349.95Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404
  • ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
  • ✓We’ll be in touch to schedule your sessions
Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
Meet the team

What's included

✓SDI eLearning and course materials
✓Personal instruction from a certified SDI Instructor
✓All required training equipment provided
✓Lifetime SDI certification, recognized worldwide
✓Flexible scheduling — we handle the pool location and gear
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
— Recent Open Water graduate

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalentBase certification required
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Minimum age 1812 years old with parental consent

What you'll learn

Knowledge Development

✓Types of dry suits: shell style, crushed neoprene, and neoprene
✓Types of seals: latex and neoprene
✓Features: self-don, rear entry, boots, zipper guard, warm neck collar, and suspenders
✓Dive-wear insulation/undergarments: cut close to the skin, compression resistant, and their components
✓Dry suit valves, including inflator and deflator considerations
✓Buoyancy control, maintenance and care (cleaning, zipper care, minor repairs), and dry suit emergencies

Practical Training

✓Planning a dive and proper donning of a dry suit
✓Reviewing the functions of the dry suit, buoyancy check, and proper weighting
✓Practicing dry suit skills: inflating and deflating the suit, and rolling out from an inverted position
✓Buoyancy skills such as hovering in a fixed position
✓Emergency procedures for dry suit malfunction
✓Safety stop, ascent, exit, and logging the dive

Frequently asked questions

You'll need access to a dry suit for the in-water sessions. If you're considering purchasing one, we can advise on suit selection before your course — getting the right suit for your body and intended diving environments matters. Ask us when you register.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Pool training

Confined-water skills with an instructor, scheduled with you — we’ll confirm the pool date and what to bring.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

Already certified? Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step.