JustinW
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We aren't angry still are wedivereh:
(just kidding). This isn't the first story I have heard. There is a thread in exposure suits for anyone interested titled something to the effect of "I hate my drysuit."
Drysuit certification really needed?
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(just kidding). This isn't the first story I have heard. There is a thread in exposure suits for anyone interested titled something to the effect of "I hate my drysuit."r37691
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Most shops will include the course with a drysuit purchase.
Besides the basics, some will also go through how to service, repair & replace the seals and valves.
Besides the basics, some will also go through how to service, repair & replace the seals and valves.
In a drysuit "course" you're buying experience, comfort & confidence. You can pick up all these on your own and probably not hurt yourself, but most folks feel the course saves them enough time and frustration (and therefore moves the emphasis of the dive from "training" to "pleasure" quicker) that the fee's worth it. The "tips & tricks" picked up from a knowledgeable instructor can save tons of heartburn later.
At the very least I'd recommend you spend enough time in the pool to make sure you can handle buoyancy & trim; a runaway inflator (while head down), air in the feet, and stuck exhaust valve as routine matters before diving it in open water.
YMMV
Rick
At the very least I'd recommend you spend enough time in the pool to make sure you can handle buoyancy & trim; a runaway inflator (while head down), air in the feet, and stuck exhaust valve as routine matters before diving it in open water.
YMMV
Rick
mossym
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agreed, just took the course this weekend, didn't really care about getting the card, just an instructor told me in one pool session, and one beautiful saturday morning what it would have taken me a lot longer to figure out on my own..glad i took it..
divereh:
Yup... not as easy as it looks! While nothing is a substitute for experience, the course was pretty cheap and really helped (especially if you are considering a purchase- they go over all the different materials, etc...).
DUI has this summer long all-country tour where they come to a quarry near you with a truckload of suits and let you try 'em out in relative safety. They have volunteer divers to go with you if you are not dry suit certified. It's a great weekend, complete with barbecue, and some terrific talks about the technology. Of course, they do push their own products (that's the point...!) but I think that they have good stuff.
Dutch Springs is this weekend (May 21st), so if you are in the NY area, check it out... http://www.dui-online.com/dog_main.html
Kriterian
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divereh:
Wow, divorced her for that huh? I would too!
My thought is the "Dry Suit course" is unnecessary. Diving dry is a combination of skills- skills you probably already have.
PLUS, having spent a great deal of money on a DS, why bleed more cash to learn how to use it? I think training should be included in the asking price of a suit.
I know my early dry dives were humbling. But, it is practice that makes a good dry diver, not instruction.
Some instruction is required I grant you. But, an entire "course"?
Perhaps you could find a buddy willing to take you throught the basics? Information is great but: You have to get the feel of that suit on your own. No instructor can advise how the air will move around for you and you alone.
Dry diving is a personal thing and with a small amount of experience it will become second nature.
peace all, D
PLUS, having spent a great deal of money on a DS, why bleed more cash to learn how to use it? I think training should be included in the asking price of a suit.
I know my early dry dives were humbling. But, it is practice that makes a good dry diver, not instruction.
Some instruction is required I grant you. But, an entire "course"?
Perhaps you could find a buddy willing to take you throught the basics? Information is great but: You have to get the feel of that suit on your own. No instructor can advise how the air will move around for you and you alone.
Dry diving is a personal thing and with a small amount of experience it will become second nature.
peace all, D
Justink25
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I hope this is a good place to ask. I found this old topic in searching about drysuits. I am new to diving and to this forum. I have 5 logged dives so far. Being new to diving I am dying to dive to go diving as much as possible. Being from Tennessee there are no places except quarry’s to dive. The water is pretty chilly right now. I have been looking into purchasing a drysuit. I have found a scuba pro Everdry 4 for a great price. Not knowing much about them and the research I have done it seems like a good suit. All this to ask my question haha. Being I have 5 logged dives, am I biting off more than I can chew? The drysuit certification here is rather pricey! Seems overpriced compared to my open water, advance open water, and nitrox certification prices.
Next question. Should I take the course? Or do some pool session myself and learn how to use it. I am sorry this is a lengthy post. Just trying to learn as much as I can before Investing. I absolutely love diving and plan to do it year round so seems like the drysuit is what I need. Would love to have any input or advice you guys and gals could offer! Thank you!!!
Next question. Should I take the course? Or do some pool session myself and learn how to use it. I am sorry this is a lengthy post. Just trying to learn as much as I can before Investing. I absolutely love diving and plan to do it year round so seems like the drysuit is what I need. Would love to have any input or advice you guys and gals could offer! Thank you!!!
Take the course. If you ever wanted to rent a drysuit, shops won't rent unless you have the course, due to liability.
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