PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY

Buoyancy control is what separates good divers from great divers. Whether you’re recently certified or have been diving for years, mastering buoyancy control should be a goal you strive for at any level.

PREREQUISITES:

• Participants must be 10 years of age or older
• PADI Open Water or Junior Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Reading the PADI Peak Performance Manual and home viewing of PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy video
• 2 hours of pool work with an instructor (scheduled privately as needed)
• 2 open water dives (required for certification)

POOL SESSION:

Two hours of pool time with a certified PADI instructor are required to complete the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course.

• Assembly of weight system & proper weighting
• Conducting a buoyancy check
• Establishing and fine-tuning neutral buoyancy descent
• Hovering above the bottom for one minute without hand or fin movement

OPEN WATER DIVING:

Two open water dives with a certified PADI instructor are required to complete the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

· Peak Performance E-Learning - $147.00*

· PADI Certification processing fee - $50.00

COURSE FEE:  $100.00 OR $60.00 clinic only (no certification)*

* Discounted course fee is based on purchasing necessary materials directly from UWP.

INCLUDED:

• Two hours of pool work with an instructor
• Two open water dives with a certified PADI instructor (Full certification course only)
• Tanks, wetsuit, weights and weight belt for open water dives
• 10% discount on all diving equipment purchased during your term as a student

NOT INCLUDED:

• BCD, regulator, etc. for the open water dives (but may be rented)
• Transportation, meals and accommodations for the open water dives
• Entry fees for open water dive locations

PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY COURSE DATES:

PPB courses are booked on an as-needed basis. Please contact us to schedule a class and we will book you at your earliest convenience.

This class is your guide to; diving that is more effortless and fun, extending your bottom time by reducing air consumption, having more opportunities for positive interaction with marine life, helping preserve delicate underwater environments.