Move underwater with precision, reduce effort, save air and protect corals thanks to the SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty.
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What is the Perfect Buoyancy specialty?
This SSI specialty teaches you how to move effortlessly underwater while maintaining perfect trim and improved stability. By mastering buoyancy you will:
- protect fragile coral reefs
- reduce your air consumption
- increase comfort and safety
- stay stable for observation and photography
Objectives of the Perfect Buoyancy course
- Improve your body position and trim
- Use efficient finning techniques
- Perform stable hover stops
- Control ascent and descent smoothly
- Fine-tune your weighting
- Protect the underwater environment
Course schedule
The course includes 2 training dives between 8 and 15 meters. The goal is not depth, but quality practice in calm conditions.
During your dives, you will work on:
- horizontal position
- advanced finning (frog kick, back kick, helicopter turn)
- hovering exercises
- precision movement near the bottom without contact
Requirements
Age
From 10 years old
Health
Medical questionnaire or medical certificate
Certification
Open Water diver or equivalent
Why do Perfect Buoyancy in Koh Tao?
Koh Tao is ideal for buoyancy training thanks to:
- sandy areas perfect for practice
- warm and calm conditions all year
- excellent visibility
- varied sites to progress quickly
What to do after Perfect Buoyancy?
Perfect Buoyancy Prices
2 training dives: 4000 THB
FAQ - Perfect Buoyancy Specialty in Koh Tao
Will this help me save air?
Yes. Better trim means less effort and lower air consumption.
Is this useful for underwater photography?
Essential. It allows you to stay stable without touching the reef.
Do I need to be experienced?
No. It is available right after Open Water.
Can I combine this with another specialty?
Yes, commonly combined with Deep, Nitrox or Wreck.
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