Basic Dry Suit Maintenance & Repair Course

At Tier One Supply, one of our main goals is to offer our clients a complete and specialized service. That’s why, in addition to repairing your dry suit, we now also teach you how to do it yourself.

We have created a technical dry suit repair course, designed for divers who use this type of equipment regularly and want to learn how to keep it in top condition. Given the level of detail and variety of content, the course is divided into two levels:

• Basic Course

• Advanced Course

What will you gain from this course?

By completing this training, you will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of how your dry suit works

• Detect potential problems early on

• Carry out basic or advanced repairs by yourself

• Extend the lifespan of your equipment

• Keep your suit performing at its best

• Reduce downtime

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand how dry suits work and the different types available

• Diagnose and locate leaks, cuts, and tears

• Repair valves, zippers, seals, and other components

• Perform your own repairs with technical criteria

• Apply best practices in preventive maintenance

The course is delivered by the Official Tier One Supply Service Team, with a 100% practical approach aimed at helping every participant gain autonomy, confidence, and security in maintaining their equipment.

Ready to truly get to know your dry suit?

Become a more technical, prepared, and independent diver.

Reserve your spot now and start your training.

Prerequisites

No previous technical knowledge is required. The Basic Course is designed for any diver or professional who wants to start learning how to understand and repair their own dry suit from scratch.

Course Format

In-person course

Course Structure

The Dry Suit Maintenance & Repair Course consists of 4 sessions delivered over 2 days.

Session 1: 3 hours

• Theory 1: Types of dry suits – trilaminate, neoprene, rubber, Kevlar

• Theory 2: Tools and adhesives

• Theory 3: Leaks

• Theory 4: Types of wrist seals

• Practice 1: Repairing small leaks, punctures, tears

• Practice 2: Seal replacement (latex, neoprene, interchangeable)

Session 2: 3 hours

• Theory 5: Types of neck seals

• Practice 3: Adjustment and replacement of neck seals (latex, neoprene, interchangeable)

Session 3: 3 hours

• Theory 6: Valves

• Theory 7: Suspenders, pockets, knee pads, pee valves

• Practice 4: Installing a pocket/knee pad/pee valve

Session 4: 3 hours

• Theory 8: Types of boots (soft, hard)

• Practice 5: Replacement of boots and/or socks

• Practice 6: Leak testing

Group Size

• Minimum: 4 students

• Maximum: 6 students

Price:

€190

Includes:

• Full Tier One Supply procedures manual

• Use of all consumables and tools required for the course

• Facilities for course delivery

Does not include:

• Travel, meals, and accommodation for students

After the Course

Once you complete the Basic Dry Suit Repair Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the general functioning of your dry suit

• Detect common malfunctions

• Carry out basic repairs with confidence

If you want to take your knowledge to the next level, the natural next step is our:

Advanced Dry Suit Repair Course

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