Most divers rent or buy gear without really understanding how it works — the Equipment Specialist course fixes that. You'll learn how your BCD, regulator, and dive computer actually function, how to maintain them, and how to troubleshoot the small problems that come up on a dive trip.
This is a dry, knowledge-based specialty — no open water dives needed — built around hands-on equipment sessions rather than classroom lectures. It's especially useful if you're thinking about buying your own gear or heading toward Divemaster training.
How scuba equipment is designed and functions, basic maintenance and storage, troubleshooting common gear problems, and what to look for when choosing your own equipment.
Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) required.
Knowledge development, hands-on equipment sessions, and your Equipment Specialist certification.
Ready to actually understand the gear you dive with? Let's get started.