Master Extended Range Diving with SSI Certification in Orlando
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
12 hours (1 day)
Fitness Level
Good physical condition required; comfortable swimming and managing gear at depth
Overview
Take your diving skills to new depths with the Extended Range Foundations course from OkayDivers in Orlando. Learn advanced decompression techniques and explore deeper dive sites safely with SSI certification.
SSI Extended Range Foundations
Ages 16+ • 1 day • Earn the SSI Extended Range Foundations certification
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About This Adventure
Earn your SSI Decompression Diving Specialty Certification and unlock the depths of the ocean! Over 12 hours, you'll master advanced diving techniques, including gas switching and dive planning for depths up to 40 meters. Enhance your skills and explore breathtaking dive sites with newfound freedom beyond traditional limits.
Earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty Certification
Duration
12 Hours
Academic review and paperwork: 5 hours / In water sessions: 7 hours
About
The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use your dive computer features, including switching gases, gas integration, time-to-reserve, and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, enabling you to safely conduct dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore stunning deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being restricted by the traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures have just got bigger!
The student has to have logged 24 dives previously.
What's Included
eLearning, Instructional Guide.
What to Bring
Please bring your own diving gear including BCD, regulator set, dive computer, flashlight, SMB, primary tanks, and decompression tank (AL S40).
More Info
Divers must check if they need a Doctor's approval to scuba dive. Please, download, read, and answer the attached questionnaire prior to participating in the activity: https://ultscuba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TR-MEDICAL-DIVER_English-Imperial.pdf
Adventure Tips
Prepare Physically for Extended Range Diving
Maintain good cardiovascular fitness to handle the demands of dives approaching 40 meters in depth.
Understand Gas Switching Procedures
Practice switching between different breathing gases under supervision during training to ensure safety during deep dives.
Check Gear Rig Compatibility
Confirm that your diving equipment supports Extended Range Total Diving Systems before enrolling.
Plan Dive Profiles Carefully
Use dive planning tools provided during the course to avoid decompression sickness during deep and multi-gas dives.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Spotted eagle ray
- Goliath grouper
History
SSI’s Extended Range program is part of a growing movement to formalize technical diving safety standards since the early 2000s.
Conservation
OkayDivers emphasizes responsible diving practices that minimize impact on fragile underwater ecosystems and encourages sustainable exploration.
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Recommended Gear
Extended Range Dive Computer
Tracks multiple gas mixes and decompression stops accurately for safe extended range dives.
Redundant Air Supply System
Vital for safety during technical dives at deeper depths beyond recreational limits.
Dive Lights
Helpful for exploring darker underwater environments, including caves and wrecks.
Exposure Suit (Wetsuit or Drysuit)
Protects you from variable water temperatures during extended-range dives.
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