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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 reach out within 24 hours 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 — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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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 reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

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