PADI Self-Reliant Diver
Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations.
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The Fun Part
Recognizing and accepting the role of the buddy system and its contributions to diver safety while identifying and developing self-reliance and independence while diving.
What You Learn
Learn the tips and tricks:
- How to perform a gas consumption rate swim to gather information for later calculation
- Switching to a redundant air supply system during simulated emergency situations
- Extended swimming without a mask
- Navigating to various points, including your exits
- Using a DSMB
You put this information into practice during at least three open water dives.
Prerequisites
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization)
- 100 logged dives
- 18 years or older
- Pass a skills assessment
The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all your basic scuba gear, plus:
- DSMB with reel
- Redundant cylinder
- Redundant regulator
- Redundant computer
- Redundant surface signaling device
Scheduling
We schedule these sessions based on your availability and the instructor's. Contact us to schedule a class!
Your Next Adventure
Consider the professional route or possibly the technical diving path!
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