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PADI Equipment Specialist

Why PADI Equipment Specialist?

Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase, making you better able to protect your investment.

What do I need to start?

  • PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Minimum age: 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)

What will I do?

During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.

The program is not an equipment repair program but it does give you:

  • Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment
  • Routine recommended care and maintenance procedures
  • Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures
  • Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an
  • introduction to new equipment

How long will it take?

  • Classroom; 4 Hours (6pm - 10pm)

What is Included?

  • The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving

What Does it Cost?

  • $129.00 per person

2008 Class Dates (6pm - 10pm)

  • January 10th
  • February 7th
  • March 6th
  • April 3rd
  • May 8th
  • June 5th
  • July 10th
  • August 7th
  • September 4th
  • October 2nd
  • November 6th
  • December 4th
  • see the Events Calendar for more dates

Where can I go from here?

You can count this Specialty certification towards your Master Scuba Diver certification.

To learn more about your dive equipment, stop by your local PADI Dive Center or Resort and sign up for the PADI Equipment Specialist certification


El Mar Diving Center
2245 West Broadway
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Phone (480) 833-2971
Fax (480) 898-0194
elmar@elmar.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed Sundays

For questions regarding scuba instruction, diving activities,
scuba diving equipment, equipment repair, gear rental, etc.
E-mail to: elmar@elmar.com
For Travel related questions E-mail: tierramar@elmar.com