Comfort and Warmth
Learn layering, suit fit, and thermal management for longer dives.
Dry Suit Certification
Cold water comfort and control with a clear, confidence-building progression.
Program Snapshot
Stay warm, stay stable, and extend your season with real dry suit control.
Buoyancy Control
Dial in trim, fin control, and stable depth changes in a dry suit.
Cold-Water Readiness
Procedures that keep you safe, calm, and in control when conditions shift.
What Makes This Dry Suit Program Different
Dry suit training should feel calm, controlled, and confidence-building. We focus on fit, buoyancy control, and real-world cold-water procedures.
Drysuit Fit + Thermal Strategy
Dial in sizing, seals, and layering so you stay warm without bulk.
Buoyancy + Trim Control
Venting, body position, and stable depth changes without surprises.
Safety Procedures
Manage inflator issues, runaway ascents, and cold-water comfort checks.
Midwest-Ready Training
Real conditions so your skills hold up anywhere you dive.
How It Works
- Plan. We align on your goals, gear options, and schedule.
- Train. Briefing plus in-water drills focused on control and comfort.
- Certify. Complete the skills and earn your SDI Drysuit Diver specialty.
Course Options
Private Dry Suit
Focused coaching for faster confidence and a customized pace.
- Tailored skill progression
- Maximum instructor attention
- Built around your schedule
Group Dry Suit
Great for buddy teams or small groups training together.
- Small group sizes for safety and comfort
- Shared learning with your dive partners
- Supportive, fun environment
Prerequisite: Open Water (or equivalent) certification.
Pricing and Payment Options
Base Dry Suit Specialty
Pricing varies by site and equipment needs. Includes:
- Professional instruction and planning
- Suit orientation and fit checks
- In-water training and debriefs
Flexible Payment Plans
- Deposit Required
- No requirement to pay everything upfront
- Pay as you progress through training
- Per session rates available
What's Included
- SDI specialty recognition
- Extra time in the water with coach-level feedback
- Thermal layering and comfort guidance
- Photos and videos of your session
- Paperwork handling and certification processing support
Not Included
- Transportation to training sites
- Additional instructional dives beyond the included sessions
- Rental gear (available for an additional fee)
- Rental gear transport (students handle their rental gear)
- Any liability-based items that must remain student-managed
Ready to stay warm?
Tell us your goals and we will map the right dry suit plan.
Training Locations (Midwest)
Dry suit training is scheduled at sites that provide stable conditions and clear depth control.
- Haigh Quarry
- Gilboa Quarry
- Mermet Springs
- Pennyroyal Scuba Center
- Devils Lake
- Lake Wazee
- Pearl Lake
Final sites are chosen based on conditions and student comfort.
Certification Vacations (Optional)
Headed for cold-water travel or Great Lakes diving? Train on the trip.
- Great Lakes preparation and cold-water travel add-ons
- Quarry and destination hybrid programs
- Dry suit coaching matched to real dive goals
Optional Add-Ons You May Want to Consider Later
Not required, but helpful if you want more practice time.
- Additional pool or quarry sessions
- Peak Performance Buoyancy workshop
- Great Lakes wreck prep
- Alumni dive days and travel priority access
House-Call Instruction (Available)
Get fitted and review dry suit systems at home or on-site.
- Gear orientation and fit checks
- Pre-trip planning
- Non-diving specialty courses
Additional fee applies.
Who This Course Is For
Ideal for divers who want to extend their season and stay warm in Midwest conditions.
- Open Water certified divers ready for colder water
- Travelers preparing for Great Lakes or quarry diving
- Divers who want longer, more comfortable dives
Cold-Water Confidence
Warmth and control unlock a longer season and better dives.
Ready to start?
Dial in your dry suit skills and dive comfortably in colder water.
Get Started