The first and probably the most important technique while learning how to dive is buoyancy. However, it is also the hardest to master and to be honest… you never completely master it and gravity is to blame.
Our programmed reactions to gravity in the surface do not apply underwater, the reason why it is such a tricky technique is because it is dynamic, it changes during the dive, changes from one dive destination to another, it changes with the equipment used (especially if you use rental), and it changes with our body structure. However our safety in diving is directly affected by our control in buoyancy, especially as it is paramount for keeping our maximum allowable depth, proper ascend rates and safety stops. Proper buoyancy control is our first defense against dive related injuries.
Our program is divided in 2 days. We conduct a total of 3 dives and 3 hours of a presentation by one of our instructors to cover the physics and physiological principles that rules buoyancy while diving. During the course you learn:
- How to adjust for proper weight
- Streamline your equipment and body positioning to seve energy
- tune up your weight system to find balance underwater
- Fine-tune your buoyancy to hover in any position
With your first dive of this specialty course, you can get credit toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Ask your instructor about earning credit.
Prerequisites: 10 years old, Open Water Diver or qualifying rating.
Duration: 1 day
Instruction Price per Day: $200 USD
- Basic equipment included.
- Learning materials and certification fee not included in price.
- Course durations are averages and depend on diver’s ability.
Equipment included:
- All Equipment: Mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, BCD, wetsuit, aluminum tank, weight belt, weight
- Manual and all classroom sessions
- PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver certification card
- Use of daily locker, changing room and showers
This program may be combined with the Enriched Air Diver Specialty or multi-level Computer Assisted Diving for an extra charge of USD$70. **Academic Materials in these 2 programs, if combined with Peak Performance Buoyancy, are not included, price per Academic Material: USD$50
If this activity is of interest to you, please contact us and we will be delighted to answer any additional questions.
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