With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent diving, an experience diver can responsibly engage in dives without a buddy. Self-reliant diving is an adventure activity that is not for everyone, but does have its place. If you have the mental discipline and commitment to learn and follow self-reliant diving techniques, you'll bolster your skills and confidence when diving alone, in a dive pair or as part of a team. You need to be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver who is at least 18 years old and has 100 logged dives to enroll in the Self-Reliant Diver course. Prerequisites: Youneed to be an Advanced Open Water Diver. At least 18 yearsold. 100 logged dives. You'll also complete a skills assessment with your Self-Reliant Diver Instructor before diving into the course. Learning how to compensate for situations you would normally handle with a buddy is the focus of the Self-Reliant Diver course. This includes proper dive planning using air consumption rate calculations, life support system redundancy, and independent management of dive emergencies. During three self-reliant training dives, you’ll practice: Performing an air consumption rate swim to gather information for later calculation. Switching to a redundant air supply system during simulated emergency situations. Swimming without a mask. Navigating to various points, including your exit. Using a DSMB. Scuba Gear You Must Have: 2 Dive Computers Alternate Airsource (Pony Bottle) 2 Cutting Devices Dive Slate DSMB Students are responsible for their own Scuba Gear. Alternate Air Source rentals are available if needed. What is included: - Knowledge Review With Your Instructor- Three Training Dives- Certification Processing Fee- Your Certification eCard- Lots of Fun
