Open Water certifiedSDI Certified
SDI Equipment Specialist
Learn how your gear actually works — repairs, maintenance, and how to choose the right equipment.
$249.00Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404- ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
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Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
What's included
✓SDI eLearning and course materials
✓Personal instruction from a certified SDI Instructor
✓Hands-on equipment repair and maintenance practice
✓Lifetime SDI certification, recognized worldwide
✓Flexible scheduling — pool sessions at your location, open water dives at local Texas sites
“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.”
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 1810 years old with parental consent
What you'll learn
Knowledge Development
✓Exposure suits (wetsuits and dry suits): how they work, materials, features, basic repairs, care and maintenance, and choosing the best for you
✓Buoyancy compensator devices, regulators and alternate air sources: how they work, features, basic repairs, and care
✓Cylinders and weight systems: materials, features, basic repairs, transportation, and choosing the right setup
✓Dive computers, accessories and other devices: types and how they work
Practical Training
✓Performing basic field repairs on common gear failures
✓Proper cleaning, drying, and storage techniques to extend equipment life
✓Inspecting equipment before and after every dive
✓Choosing the right gear setup for different diving conditions
Frequently asked questions
No — we provide everything needed for the hands-on repair and maintenance sessions. You'll walk away knowing what belongs in a basic save-a-dive kit if you want to build your own.
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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In-person session
A short in-person class — no pool or open-water diving involved for this course.
Ready?
Ready to get in the water?
Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.
Already certified? Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step.