What to expect:
Becoming a specialty diver is a wonderful adventure!
1. Knowledge Development
- Simply pick up your materials from Tarpoon Lagoon and you can start studying in your own home
- We will then schedule a classroom session to review what you've learned
1. Open Water Dives
- Depending on the specialty you choose, you will participate in anywhere from 2 to 6 immersions
- You will practice many real life diving scenarios
- Debriefing with your instructor to critique and improve your skills
What you will learn:
Your training starts by reviewing reasons for deep diving and how important it is to know your personal limits. During four deep dives with your instructor, you’ll go over:
- Specialized deep diving equipment.
- Deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures and buoyancy control.
- Managing your gas supply, dealing with gas narcosis and safety considerations.
You may be able to get college credit for the Deep Diver course – ask your instructor.
Also, the first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.
How can you start learning now?
Get a PADI Deep Diver Crew-Pak that includes your manual and video by visiting Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center to enroll in the course. Read the manual and watch the video before meeting with your PADI Instructor to plan your deep diving adventures.
What scuba gear will you use?
You’ll need a dive computer along with the rest of your basic scuba equipment. A dive light and slate are also recommended. Our instructors may suggest other gear appropriate for local deep diving.
Equipment needed:
Choosing and using your scuba gear is part of the fun of diving. In Tarpoon Lagoon we will help you find the right gear. Each piece of scuba equipment has a different function so that together, it adapts you to the underwater world.
Basic equipment:
Specialty Equipment:
Depending on your course of choice, you may need some topic specific equipment in order to complete the course successfully. These items may include things like a camera, wreck diving arrows, flashlights or gloves. Be sure to inquire about what you need for each lesson and the Tarpoon Lagoon staff will be happy to guide you in your selections.
These have a personal fit, and Tarpoon Lagoon we will help you choose gear with the best fit and features for you.
The kind of gear you’ll need depends on the conditions where you dive most.
** 10% OFF for our students.
Personal items to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sandals
- Change clothes
- Lunch / Money
