Comfort and Warmth
Reduce cold stress and fatigue with a sealed mask system.
Full Face Mask Certification
Comfort, warmth, and communication with clear, confident technique.
Why We Teach SDI
SDI gives us the flexibility to tailor full face mask training to each diver. We are not locked into rigid progression, so your training matches your pace, goals, and schedule.
Program Snapshot
Full face mask training builds comfort, warmth, and reliable breathing control.
Breathing Control
Learn steady breathing and emergency procedures with the new setup.
Clear Communication
Understand options for better signals and comms underwater.
What Makes This Full Face Mask Program Different
A full face mask adds comfort and control, but only if it fits right and you know the procedures. We focus on setup, breathing control, and calm emergency skills.
Proper Fit + Setup
Mask sizing, seals, and regulator integration done correctly.
Breathing Control
Steady breathing and equalization in a new configuration.
Emergency Procedures
Clear, remove, and recover the mask with calm control.
Communication Options
Learn non-verbal signals and optional comms setups.
How It Works
- Plan. Review mask options, fit, and training schedule.
- Train. Briefing and in-water drills focused on control.
- Certify. Complete skills and earn your SDI Full Face Mask specialty.
Course Options
Classes are scheduled as needed around your calendar - weeknights, weekends, or custom blocks - so you do not have to rearrange work or family to train.
Private Full Face Mask
Focused coaching for faster comfort and control.
- Tailored skill progression
- Maximum instructor attention
- Built around your schedule
Group Full Face Mask
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 Full Face Mask Specialty
$399. Includes:
- Course materials and classroom review
- Professional instruction, mask setup, and fit checks
- Required in-water training and debriefs
- Certification fees
Flexible Payment Plans
- Deposit Required
- No requirement to pay everything upfront
- Pay as you progress through training
- Per session rates available
What's Included
- Course materials and SDI specialty processing
- Required training sessions for the certification
- Coach-level feedback plus setup guidance for comfort and fit
- Certification processing and fees
Not Included
- Open water rental gear
- Transportation to training sites
- Mask, fin, snorkel, and boots set
- Facility entry fees such as quarry admissions
- Additional instructional dives beyond the included sessions
- Full face mask rental or purchase
- Any liability-based items that must remain student-managed
Ready for comfort?
We will help you build the right full face mask training plan.
Training Locations (Midwest)
Full face mask training is scheduled at sites with stable conditions and easy access.
- Local pool or confined water sessions
- Midwest quarries for open-water practice
- Travel sites coordinated with local operators
Certification Vacations (Optional)
Upgrade your comfort before a cold-water or long-duration trip.
- Warm-water travel with full face mask comfort
- Cold-water trips with added warmth
- Electives matched to the destination
Optional Add-Ons You May Want to Consider Later
Not required, but helpful if you want more comfort and capability.
- Dry suit specialty pairing
- Peak Performance Buoyancy workshop
- Underwater communication add-ons
- Alumni dive days and travel priority access
House-Call Instruction (Available)
Get fitted and briefed at home or on-site before the water session.
- Gear orientation and fit checks
- Academic reviews
- Non-diving specialty courses
Additional fee applies.
Who This Course Is For
A strong fit for divers who want more comfort in cold or long-duration dives.
- Cold-water divers and Great Lakes explorers
- Divers who want stable breathing and a warmer face setup
- Anyone planning longer dives in challenging conditions
Comfort With Control
Warmth and calm breathing make every dive easier.
Ready to start?
Upgrade your comfort and communication underwater.
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