They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. You can achieve this, too. The PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves the buoyancy skills you learned as a new diver and elevates them to the next level.

Requirements

 Open Water Divers or higher, who are at least 10 years old, are eligible to take the Peak Performance Buoyancy course.

​The Learning

​During two scuba dives, you’ll learn how to:

• Determine the exact weight you need, so you’re not too light or too heavy.

• Trim your weight system and scuba gear so you’re perfectly balanced in the water.

• Streamline to save energy, use air more efficiently and move more smoothly through the water.

• Hover effortlessly in any position – vertical or horizontal.

​Also, the first dive of the Peak Performance Buoyancy course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask us about earning credit.

​You may be able to get college credit for the Peak Performance Buoyancy course.

​Important Medical Information

Carefully read the form and answer the Medical History Questions honestly.​

If you can answer "Yes" to question 3, 5, or 10, OR any question on page 2, then written clearance to dive, without restrictions, from a physician is required prior to any in-water activities. Immediately do the following:​

• Take or send all 3 pages of the form to your physician (MD or DO).

• Ask your physician to complete the PHYSICIAN section on Page 3 of the form and return the form to you.
  Student Divers who are professional physicians may not sign for approval on their own medical form.

• Make a copy of the completed form and put it in a safe place. You may need it in the future.

• Bring the completed original form to your first course session.

  Give your completed Diver Medical Form to your instructor at your first course session. Otherwise, your training will be delayed.​

For questions regarding your fitness to scuba dive, please speak with your physician. You and/or your physician can also speak with Diving Medicine Specialists at Divers Alert Network at no charge. Contact the Divers Alert Network (DAN) non-emergency medical information line at 919-684-2948 (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm CT). Referrals to local diving and hyperbaric medicine specialists are available.

Please read the complete details and download the form here.

If you have a copy of this form signed by a physician within 12 months prior to the expected completion date of your course, and your medical history has not changed, then you may provide a copy of it to your instructor. Otherwise, you will need to complete a new form.

​Pricing

(PADI eLearning $125 - will need to increase price if including eLearning option)

$175

Course tuition includes:

• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Crew-Pak
  (Manual and other knowledge development materials)

• Instructional dives with our professional crew*

• Rental tank and weights

• Certification processing

• Certification card

*Quarry fees, air fills and scuba equipment rental not included. Add $60 if you require rental regulator, BCD and dive computer.

​Get Started

​Call Denny’s Scuba Adventure at (509) 499-7513 to enroll in the course and get the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Crew-Pak that includes your manual and video. By studying before the dives, you’ll be better prepared to start practicing your buoyancy skills when you go diving with your Instructor.

Student Agreement: By registering for the Peak Performance Buoyancy Course, you indicate that you have read and agree to the course policies, terms and conditions.

​Peak Performance Buoyancy Course is schedule on an as needed basis. Please call Denny’s Scuba adventure at (509) 499-7513 to schedule a class.

​The Gear

It's not required, but it’s best to use your own scuba equipment, including a weight system, so that you fine-tune your buoyancy in gear you’ll use on every dive. Your Instructor and the crew at Denny’s Scuba Adventure can help you find the equipment that is best for you and your diving adventures.

​The Next Step

With your PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy certification, you're well on your way toward earning additional specialty diver certifications, the Advanced Open Water Diver certification, or the prestigious Master Scuba Diver certification. You may want to expand your diving skills even more with the Rescue Diver course. Ask your instructor or divemaster or give us a call for more details.