Deep Diver
The lure of the deep. There’s something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites while scuba diving. Sometimes it’s a wreck that attracts you below 60 feet, and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to SCUBA dive with confidence at depths down to 130 feet, you should take the Deep Diver Specialty course. If you’ve earned the PADI Adventure Diver rating or higher, and you’re at least 15 years old, you can enroll in the Deep Diver course.
Required Dives
Dive One
• Descent down reference line
• Perform timed task at depth
• Compare depth gauges with buddy and instructor, record data
• Perform safety stop 3 minutes at 15 feet
Dive Two
• Descent using line as a visual reference
• Observe pressure-affected objects
• Navigate away from and back to reference line
• Perform safety stop 3 minutes at 15 feet
Dive Three
• Descent holding on to reference line
• At depth, observe colored objects with/without lights
• Perform simulated emergency decompression stop for 8 minutes at 15 feet. Breathe from emergency air source for at least 1 minute
Dive Four
• Descent down sloping bottom or wall
• Underwater tour of the area
•Ascent up sloping bottom or wall
Gaining the Knowledge
This will be a comprehensive and very informative training program that introduces you to deep diving. At your own pace, you'll work your way through the different sections including; reasons for deep diving, specialized equipment, dive planning, buddy contact procedures, buoyancy control, managing your gas supply, dealing with gas narcosis, safety considerations and finally, knowing your personal limits. This portion takes between 12-15 hours and must be completed prior to your dives.
The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your SCUBA Heroes instructor about earning credit
Equipment: You’ll need a dive computer along with the rest of your basic SCUBA equipment. A dive light and slate are also recommended. Your SCUBA Heroes Instructor may suggest other appropriate gear.
Why PADI: PADI Divers carry the most respected and sought after scuba diving credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI certification card will be recognized and accepted. In fact, on most scuba diving adventures, you’ll be surrounded by other PADI Divers who made the same certification choice you did – to train with the world’s largest and most respected scuba diving training organization.
Read: "The PADI Difference" for an in depth look as to why SCUBA Heroes has teamed up with PADI
12 Specialty Courses
SCUBA diving is a way to explore the underwater world in new and different ways. Specialty Diver courses teach you new techniques and give you the tools to enhance your exploration. These courses are in-depth, comprehensive and very informative training programs. The Specialty Diver Courses go beyond what each Adventure dive teaches you in Advanced Open Water.