Dry Suit Diver
Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities — from remote Arctic destinations to cold-water dive sites teeming with life, and staying warm on multi-dive days without hopping in and out of a cold wetsuit. SSI's Dry Suit Diving specialty teaches you everything you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit.
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Become a certified SSI Dry Suit Diver at Get-N-Wet Scuba. 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 don't 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, teaching you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You'll 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. Digital learning is included in the course price. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.
What to expect
- Training in specialized dry suit and BC equipment use
- How to handle dry suit emergencies specific to this type of diving
- The benefits and comfort advantages of dry suit diving
- Digital learning included in the course price
FAQ
Why would I want to dive in a dry suit?
It keeps you warm during multi-dive days and in cold-water sites, and opens the door to destinations like Arctic and cold-water diving you couldn't comfortably access in a wetsuit.
What will I learn?
How to use dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suit diving, and how to handle dry suit emergencies specific to this type of diving.
Is digital learning included?
Yes — digital learning is included in the course price.
Is this specialty useful for local PA diving?
Very — Central PA's quarries and lakes run cold for much of the year, especially outside the summer months, making dry suit skills genuinely useful close to home.







