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Dry Suit Course

  • 08-07-2010 6:02pm
    #1
    Smiler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭


    Hiya

    Recently got back into diving after a few years been diving since '93 and snorkelling before that. Trained with CFT originally but did my PADI OW a few years back with a few mates just as a refresher.

    Before I stopped a few years ago I bought a Gates VSN 1100 had it out for only one dive before I stopped.

    Been diving this season with it a few times and I'm still getting used to it. No major panic yet - just a bit of floaty feet syndrome:D

    Anyway was thinking about doing the PADI Dry Suit Diver course and was interested in peoples opinions on it. I've heard/read mixed reviews on it and it seems to depend on who you go to for it.

    Any opinions - is it worthwhile? Any recomendations on who's good at teaching it?

    Cheers

    Mick


Comments

  • #2
    seadeuce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭seadeuce


    It would help your cause if you were to indicate where in Ireland you are located!


    Seadeuce


  • #3
    Smiler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭Smiler


    ah yeah. I'm in Dublin


  • #4
    diveshark
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭diveshark


    try oceandivers in dunlaoire, either brian or willie, they run classes in the NAC which is 5m deep. presume they would finish in open water


  • #5
    diveshark
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭diveshark


    keep your gates suit also! they are legend, have had mine for nearly 9 years now!
    few holes needed repair with aquasure other than that that its perfect and still going strong.


  • #6
    Smiler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭Smiler


    Ah yeah I know the OceanDivers lads. Was only out with them yesterday.

    Anyone actually done the couurse?

    Yep tis a great suit aswell.


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  • #7
    diveshark
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭diveshark


    about 10 years or so ago.
    If you know someone who has done the course recenlty get them to go over it with you.
    Or get some time in a pool session with a drysuit diver friend.

    Its typical PADI (Put Another Dollar In) not much too it.


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