SDI Equipment Specialist Course
IN MESA, ARIZONA

Certification Course Cost: $110
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In-person Class Session
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SDI Certification
SDI Equipment
Specialist Course
IN MESA, ARIZONA
Certification Course Cost: $110
-
In-person Class Session
-
SDI Certification

SDI Equipment Specialist Certification
The SDI Equipment Specialist Certification is like a guidebook for scuba diving gear but in easy-to-understand language. It’s a single, 3-4 hour session where you learn everything about the equipment you need for diving, from masks to tanks. You’ll discover how to take care of your gear so it works perfectly every time you dive, making your dives safer and more enjoyable. Plus, you’ll learn how to spot problems before they happen, giving you confidence to explore the underwater world!
To sign up for a class, simply complete the purchase online. One of the Saguaro Scuba staff will reach out to help you register for eLearning, confirm in-person class dates, and review necessary equipment.
Note: The training provided in this package fulfills the essential requirements for certification. If extra training is desired, sessions can be arranged at $110 each.


What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Equipment Specialist Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
- Exposure suits (wetsuits and dry suits): Understanding their functionality, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting the right one.
- Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs): Learning about their operation, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and choosing the suitable BCD.
- Regulators and alternate air sources: Exploring their workings, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting the appropriate equipment.
- Cylinders and weight systems: Understanding their functioning, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and choosing the suitable options.
- Transportation considerations: Tips on transporting diving equipment safely and efficiently.
- Computers and accessories: Learning about different types, operations, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting the right ones.
- Various equipment and devices: Exploring different diving gear, understanding their workings, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting suitable options.


Course Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
Interested in diving deeper? The SDI Equipment Specialist certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.


Private SDI Equipment Specialist Certification-
Classes Starting At $210
In a private SDI Equipment Specialist Certification Class, you receive individual attention and personalized instruction tailored to your specific needs and learning pace. With experienced instructors providing one-on-one guidance, you’ll comfortably master essential diving skills and techniques in a focused environment. Whether you’re new to diving or seeking to improve, the flexibility and customized approach of private classes ensure efficient progress towards your diving goals. Moreover, scheduling sessions to fit your busy lifestyle adds convenience, empowering you to embark on underwater adventures confidently and proficiently
Your adventure, your pace. Discover the joy of tailored scuba training with private lessons at Saguaro Scuba.

May 2025
03may9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Class Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
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Time
May 3, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in ArizonaSaguaro Scuba
04mayAll DayDiscover Scuba Diving With Saguaro Scuba
Event Details
Dive into Adventure with Saguaro Scuba’s Scuba Discovery Program! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable underwater journey in the heart of Arizona? Look no further than Saguaro Scuba’s exhilarating
Event Details
Dive into Adventure with Saguaro Scuba’s Scuba Discovery Program!
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable underwater journey in the heart of Arizona? Look no further than Saguaro Scuba’s exhilarating Scuba Discovery Program! Get ready to dive headfirst into a world of excitement and wonder.
Dive into the Unknown: Saguaro Scuba’s Scuba Discovery Program is your ticket to testing the waters and discovering the thrilling realm of scuba diving. It’s your chance to dip your toes into the underwater universe and glimpse the incredible experiences that await you.
What Awaits You: Under the expert guidance of our active SDI Instructor, you’ll be introduced to essential safety procedures that will make your scuba adventure enjoyable and secureLearn the Essentials: In this action-packed program, you’ll master essential scuba skills like equalizing your ears, conducting buddy checks, honing basic buoyancy control, and perfecting underwater communication. But that’s not all – you’ll be taken on an epic journey through the basics of scuba equipment.
Dive In! The real excitement kicks in when you take your newfound knowledge and dive into the crystal-clear waters of our local pool or aquatic environment. Get ready to embark on an underwater tour like no other, where the wonders of Arizona’s aquatic world will come to life before your eyes.
Join us at Saguaro Scuba and make a splash with our Scuba Discovery Program – an adventure that will leave you craving more of the deep blue!
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Time
May 4, 2025 All Day(GMT-07:00)
04mayAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
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Time
May 4, 2025 All Day(GMT-11:00)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
10may(may 10)9:00 am11(may 11)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
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Time
May 10, 2025 9:00 am - May 11, 2025 2:00 pm PST(GMT-11:00)
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
31may9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Class Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
May 31, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in ArizonaSaguaro Scuba
June 2025
31may9:00 am5:00 pmSDI / PADI PrePool / Class Scuba Review
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will
Event Details
The academics portion is offered on-line through the certifying agency. You can progress at your own pace, on your own schedule. This includes quizzes and final exam. Saguaro Diving will be notified when you register and again upon your completion of the on-line study. Before attending the pool session there is a mandatory “pre-pool class” where you will meet with staff members, academics are reviewed where necessary, and introductions are made to Dive Computers to be used in the pool and all other Scuba equipment is addressed.
Typical Session will last approximately 2 hours.
We have several sessions starting each day.
Usually sessions at 9:00AM, 11:30AM, and 2:00PM
more
Time
May 31, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204
Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85204The best scuba shop in ArizonaSaguaro Scuba
01junAll DayDiscover Scuba Diving With Saguaro Scuba
Event Details
Dive into Adventure with Saguaro Scuba’s Scuba Discovery Program! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable underwater journey in the heart of Arizona? Look no further than Saguaro Scuba’s exhilarating
Event Details
Dive into Adventure with Saguaro Scuba’s Scuba Discovery Program!
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable underwater journey in the heart of Arizona? Look no further than Saguaro Scuba’s exhilarating Scuba Discovery Program! Get ready to dive headfirst into a world of excitement and wonder.
Dive into the Unknown: Saguaro Scuba’s Scuba Discovery Program is your ticket to testing the waters and discovering the thrilling realm of scuba diving. It’s your chance to dip your toes into the underwater universe and glimpse the incredible experiences that await you.
What Awaits You: Under the expert guidance of our active SDI Instructor, you’ll be introduced to essential safety procedures that will make your scuba adventure enjoyable and secureLearn the Essentials: In this action-packed program, you’ll master essential scuba skills like equalizing your ears, conducting buddy checks, honing basic buoyancy control, and perfecting underwater communication. But that’s not all – you’ll be taken on an epic journey through the basics of scuba equipment.
Dive In! The real excitement kicks in when you take your newfound knowledge and dive into the crystal-clear waters of our local pool or aquatic environment. Get ready to embark on an underwater tour like no other, where the wonders of Arizona’s aquatic world will come to life before your eyes.
Join us at Saguaro Scuba and make a splash with our Scuba Discovery Program – an adventure that will leave you craving more of the deep blue!
more
Time
June 1, 2025 All Day(GMT-07:00)
01junAll DaySDI/PADI Open Water Pool
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day
Event Details
The pool segment of your Open Water training is scheduled as a one day event. Students and Instructors will meet at Saguaro Diving, generally at 8am, and start the day with SCUBA gear assignment and set-up. The student is responsible for having their personal gear; mask, fins, dive boots and snorkel; prior to this day of training. From the shop we will head out to a designated Mesa Parks & Rec pool for a day of training and fun. Before donning SCUBA gear there is a swim evaluation; 200 yards, any stroke, and a 10 minute float/tread; as required by the certifying agency, PADI/SDI. It is during your water time that the required skills are accomplished to make you a safe diver. Later, during your Open Water certification dives, you will be evaluated on some of the skills that you learned in the pool. Because PADI/SDI training is standardized the student will accomplish the same skills/be evaluated on specific skills no matter where the training is conducted. Although you will not need your educational materials for this session, please pack a picnic style lunch, beverages, a bathing suit & towel, and sunscreen, along with your personal gear. Let’s get wet and make some bubbles!
more
Time
June 1, 2025 All Day(GMT-11:00)
Location
Kino Junior High School
848 N Horne Ave, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
07jun(jun 7)9:00 am08(jun 8)2:00 pmOpen Water Lake Dives
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx) The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the
Event Details
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm (approx)
The completion of Open Water training involves a total of four certification dives conducted over the course of 2 days. During the dives, students are evaluated on skills learned during the pool session. Saguaro Diving conducts training dives at Lake Pleasant. Times and meeting places are determined by the certifying instructors and students are informed accordingly. Students are responsible for securing their SCUBA gear from Saguaro Diving a day or 2 prior to the scheduled lake date and for providing their own transportation to the lake. Upon successful completion of Open Water training, the student will receive a temporary certification card. The student must provide a passport size photo that will be mailed in with their paperwork to PADI/SDI for issuance of a permanent cert-card.
more
Time
June 7, 2025 9:00 am - June 8, 2025 2:00 pm PST(GMT-11:00)
Location
Desert Tortoise Campground
Desert Tortoise Campground, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA

SDI EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
$110.00
Dive into excellence with our SDI Equipment Specialist Certification at Saguaro Scuba, gaining hands-on expertise to elevate your underwater adventures. Equip yourself with the skills needed to explore the depths confidently and safely, setting a new standard for underwater exploration.
Product Description
The SDI Equipment Specialist Certification is like a guidebook for scuba diving gear but in easy-to-understand language. It’s a single, 3-4 hour session where you learn everything about the equipment you need for diving, from masks to tanks. You’ll discover how to take care of your gear so it works perfectly every time you dive, making your dives safer and more enjoyable. Plus, you’ll learn how to spot problems before they happen, giving you the confidence to explore the underwater world!
Topics covered include:
- Exposure suits (wetsuits and dry suits): Understanding their functionality, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting the right one.
- Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs): Learning about their operation, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and choosing the suitable BCD.
- Regulators and alternate air sources: Exploring their workings, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting the appropriate equipment.
- Cylinders and weight systems: Understanding their functioning, materials, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and choosing the suitable options.
- Transportation considerations: Tips on transporting diving equipment safely and efficiently.
- Computers and accessories: Learning about different types, operations, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting the right ones.
- Various equipment and devices: Exploring different diving gear, understanding their workings, features, basic repairs, maintenance, and selecting suitable options.
For more information about the SDI Equipment Specialist Certification Course, click here.
Interested in diving deeper? The SDI Advanced Buoyancy certification counts towards a single specialty rating to achieve the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.
Free Shipping Terms and Conditions:
- Applies to orders greater than $100.00 on selected items. (Does not apply to tanks, weights or other oversize items)
- Applies to UPS GROUND shipping rates only, within the Continental United States. Expedited shipping requests will be charged at applicable shipping rates.
- Available only to the Continental United States.
- Refunds for shipping on any returned items will be deducted by the amount charged for the non free shipped items only on the original order.
- Valid with gift certificates & promotions.
- We reserve the right to modify or cancel free shipping at any time.
Full Return Policy For Saguaro Products
New Product Returns: Your purchase can be returned within 90 days for a hassle-free exchange or refund provided that the merchandise is in its original saleable condition, in original packaging, and with the original receipt. Buyer will pay for return postage (except in cases of warranty). A refund will be issued within 2 business days of receiving the item(s) if the item(s) is deemed to be in returnable condition. Specific details and exceptions are as follows:
Product Exchanges: Saguaro Scuba does not offer product exchanges. Products must be returned (subject to Saguaro Scuba Inc.’s return policy) and replacement items purchased in a new transaction.
Regular Stock Product Returns: Regular stock products can be returned within 90 days of purchase to Saguaro Scuba Inc. There is no restocking charge when returning regularly stocked merchandise.
Special Order Product Returns: Special order items (anything not regularly stocked) may not be eligible for returns. Please contact Saguaro Scuba to confirm return eligibility. All return-eligible special order product returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.
Non-returnable Products: Computers, Electronics & Cameras are returnable only if they have not been installed or used and if they are in new original saleable condition and packaging. Clearance items are non-returnable. eLearning codes are non-returnable.
Warranty Product Returns: Your purchase can be returned for a hassle-free replacement/repair provided that it is returned within the warranty terms and warranty period. The original receipt is required. Warranty returns without the original receipt will be made at Saguaro Scuba’s discretion. Products with a replacement warranty will be exchanged free of charge. Products with a repair-only warranty will be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s and/or Saguaro Scuba Inc.’s terms and conditions. Warranty claims are limited to replacement/repair of the product only. Saguaro Scuba Inc. not cover additional costs such as labor, incidental, or consequential damages.
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