Drysuit Primer

It’s a one-day course designed to teach certified divers how to safely and effectively use a drysuit within GUE’s standard equipment configuration. You’ll learn trim control, buoyancy techniques, inflation handling, emergency protocols, and cold-water readiness.

Any certified diver preparing to dive in colder environments or use a drysuit for longer exposures. It's also highly recommended before entering GUE’s technical or overhead training tracks.

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a GUE Drysuit Primer certification.

This course refines your drysuit skills within GUE’s precision system. Even experienced drysuit users will benefit from enhanced control, streamlined configuration, and failure response techniques.

It includes at least 8 hours of total instruction—split between theory, land drills, and a minimum of two in-water dives.

• Buoyancy and trim control using a drysuit
• Managing stuck inflation valves
• Drysuit inflation and hose connection
• Cold water exposure and undergarment considerations
• Situational awareness and underwater communication
• Drysuit maintenance and field repair

Yes. Both configurations are allowed. If using doubles, specific experience or prior training with doubles is required.

The training dives are conducted to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) and always within no-decompression limits.

Smoking negatively affects cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, significantly increasing diving-related risks.

You’ll need a GUE-standard single/double tank setup, long hose primary and necklaced backup regulators, backplate and wing BCD, rigid fins, depth/time device, and appropriate exposure protection. Backup masks and SMBs are not required for this course.

Yes. Drysuit proficiency is essential for extended range and overhead environments. This course lays the foundation for safe, confident progression into those programs.