The PADI Deep Sea Diver Course at The Dive Shop in Richmond, Virginia, teaches divers the skills and techniques they will use to explore deeper down, below where a mere Advanced Open Water Diver would go. Your instructor will talk you through the different planning and safety measures that divers heading below 130 feet may use. Because of the depth, divers will employ additional equipment, such as redundant air systems, marker buoys and dive lights, all of which require a bit of practice for divers to become proficient in using.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• -          Practical aspects of deep diving
• -          Planning for dives below 100ft
• -          Redundant Air Source Usage
• -          Effects of pressure at depths below 100ft
• -          Use of safety equipment
• -          Emergency planning considerations

THE GEAR YOU’LL NEED

• -          Mask, fins, boots, and snorkel
• -          Regulator, BCD, Alternate Air Source, & Dive Computer
• -          Exposure Protection (Wet or Dry Suit)
• -          Surface Marker Buoy & Audible Signaling Device

INCLUDED IN THE COURSE

• -          Tanks & Weights
• -          Certification Card
• -         Instructor Fees

PREREQUISITES

• -          Be a certified PADI Open Water & Advanced Open Water Diver (or similar certification from another agency)
• -          Be at least 15 years old

NOT INCLUDED

• -        Book or e-Learning
• -          Trip cost or admission fees for dive location where deep dives will be conducted
• -          Rental Equipment
• -          Travel
• -          Enriched Air / Nitrox (Optional)