Required Dive Gear
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GEAR CHECKLIST
Students are required to have the following equipment to complete the diving portions of the program. You may bring any gear you already own or purchase new/used equipment from any retail source.
The costs given below are estimates and do not include tax. No specific manufacturers are required, but all equipment should be in good, working condition and be approved by the CDI diving instructor.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Hard Hat (1st one supplied by school)
- Safety Gloves
- Hearing Protection
- Safety Glasses
………….(approx) $11.97+tax
Scuba/Diving Equipment
- Wetsuit
- Diver Boots
- Diver Gloves
- Diving Hood
- Mask
- Fins
- Snorkel
……….(approx)$485.35+tax
Welding Equipment
- Welding Helmet
- Grinding Shield
- Slag Hammers
- Steel Wire Brushes
- Welding Gloves Sleeves
- Grinder w/grinding wheels
…………(approx)$185.99+tax
TOTAL……………(Approx) $683.31+tax
PPE items can be found at any hardware store. For a list of SCUBA/dive gear retailers, see below. Welding gear can be purchased at any Vern Lewis or other welding stores.
CDI offers packages for students please contact us for more information.
Where to Buy Your Gear
Below is a list of diving gear shops that can provide you with the required gear for the CDI Commercial Diver Program. Items are not sold as a package through these vendors and would need to be purchased separately. Contact CDI for pricing on current class packages and assistance in choosing the right equipment for your needs.
Inland Water Divers – Goodyear, AZ
El Mar Diving Center – Mesa, AZ
Ultimate Dive and Travel – Scottsdale, AZ
Destination SCUBA – Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix SCUBA – Phoenix, AZ
L.P. SCUBA – Phoenix, AZ
No Limits SCUBA – Chandler, AZ
Saguaro Diving & Sports – Mesa, AZ
Dive Commercial International – Seattle, WA
Worldwide Supplier of Commercial Diving Equipment – Seattle, WA