PADI Dry Suit Diver Course by Scuba.com in Brooklyn, NY
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 days total including eLearning, pool session, and open water dives
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical condition, comfortable with swimming and basic scuba skills.
Overview
Master buoyancy and cold water diving with Scuba.com’s PADI Dry Suit Diver Course in Brooklyn. Train locally before open water dives at Lake Hydra for a complete cold-water certification.
PADI Dry Suit Diver Course
Dive Longer + Dive in Cold Water
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of dry suit diving with a comprehensive course that includes eLearning, confined water training, and two open water dives at Lake Hydra. Master buoyancy control and essential skills in a supportive environment, all while enjoying the unique challenge of diving in colder waters. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Dry suits are designed to keep you warm during dives of longer duration or in colder water. Diving a dry suit requires a different approach to weighting, buoyancy control, and gear maintenance and repair.
Duration
- 1 pool session
- 1 day at Lake Hydra
Knowledge Development PADI Dry Suit Diver eLearning is included in your ticket price.
Confined Water Training Upon completion of the eLearning, students will learn and demonstrate a set of skills particular to dry suit diving. It also gives students a chance to practice buoyancy habits in a controlled environment. Lessons take place at the Brooklyn Sports Club.
Open Water Dives at Lake Hydra To complete the certification, divers must participate in two open water dives to demonstrate the skills taught in the confined water section as well as proper buoyancy control. We do the dives during the local dive season. Please note: Transportation to Lake Hydra is not included in your ticket price.
Equipment Aside from personal gear (mask, fins, boots, and snorkel) and basic scuba gear (BC, regulators, dive computer), students will need a dry suit and a dry suit inflator hose to be attached to the regulator.
For the confined water portion & Lake session, Scuba.com will provide the basic scuba gear needed. Students will need to purchase a dry suit and inflator hose.
Prerequisites Divers must be at least PADI Open Water certified and be a minimum of 10 years of age.
Prices The cost of the pool session is $399 for a private session, or $299 for a group session. It includes the eLearning and all equipment used for the Class/Pool session, except for your drysuit & drysuit inflator hose.
The two open water dives are additional and scheduled during the local dive season at Lake Hydra. Cost is $299 per diver and includes two checkout dives and basic rental gear, not including a drysuit or inflator hose.
To Book
Please send us an inquiry. We will contact you to confirm availability for the pool and set up dates for the Lake Hydra sessions.
Adventure Tips
Master Buoyancy Control
Dry suits affect buoyancy differently—practice slowly to maintain neutral buoyancy during dives.
Prepare for Cold Water
Wear appropriate thermal undergarments beneath your dry suit to stay warm during Lake Hydra dives.
Check Your Gear
Ensure your dry suit inflator hose and seals are in good condition before each session to prevent leaks.
Plan Transportation
Arrange your own travel to Lake Hydra as it is not included in the course package.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Freshwater fish species like largemouth bass
- Occasional sightings of river otters in the Lake Hydra area
History
Lake Hydra has served as a popular freshwater diving site since the 1980s, providing local divers a cold water alternative close to urban centers.
Conservation
Scuba.com promotes sustainable diving practices and encourages students to minimize disturbance to underwater freshwater ecosystems during open water sessions.
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Recommended Gear
Dry Suit
Vital for thermal insulation and protection in cold water diving conditions.
fall specific
Dry Suit Inflator Hose
Connects your dry suit to the regulator to control buoyancy and comfort underwater.
fall specific
Thermal Undergarments
Worn beneath the dry suit to provide the necessary warmth in cold environments.
fall specific
Dive Computer
Helps monitor dive time, depth, and decompression status for safe dives.