Become an Equipment Specialist in November and earn an underwater noisemaker - FREE

Wanna stay warm and toasty on a dive? Then stay out of the water. What? Stay out of the water? Yes! Unlike a wetsuit, a dry suit seals you off from the outside water. In the PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you'll learn how to use a dry suit. And that keeps you warm! Even in very cold water.

Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization) and at least 10 years old
Don and off techniques specific to your dry suit
Dry suit buoyancy control skills
Dry suit maintenance and storage
Undergarment (fleece or overall-type garments worn under the dry suit) options
The PADI Dry Suit Diver certification credits toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating
For more information on becoming a PADI Equipment specialist, please contact your local PADI Dive Center or Resort

Become and Equipment Specialist in November and earn an underwater noisemaker. To learn more about the Specialty of the Month visit www.padi.com/specialtyofthemonth

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