Lake Superior Divers Supply and School

No. All you need to be is a reasonably proficient swimmer who is comfortable and relaxed in the water. The only swimming required for the PADI certification is a 200-yard swim and floating or treading water for 10 minutes.

PADI is the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the largest scuba training organization in the world. PADI develops scuba programs and diver training products, monitors the scuba training conducted by more than 67,000 PADI professionals worldwide, maintains diver certification records, and issues your diver certification credentials. In addition, PADI maintains various support services for PADI Dive Centers and Resorts. Founded in 1966, today, you'll find PADI professionals in more than 170 countries and territories, as well as international service offices in nine countries. Approximately seven out of ten North American divers are certified by PADI, and approximately 55% of all divers worldwide are certified by PADI.

It means that you've learned basic scuba diving skills from a licensed instructor and are qualified to dive in open water with a buddy, with or without a Divemaster present. Dive operators will require your certification card before they let you dive with them.

Your certification is good for life. We recommend that you dive at least 12 times per year to keep your skills current and that you take a SCUBA tune-up after an extended period of non-diving. A rule of thumb: if you last dived in the past six months, you can use a tune-up.

Unfortunately, this is a common question that doesn't have a single answer. People breathe at different rates, and you breathe faster when you're swimming than when you're resting. Also, the deeper you go, the quicker you use your air, and you can get different-sized tanks. So, the answer is "it depends." This is why divers have a gauge that tells them how much air they have left at all times.

Your ears hurt because water pressure pushes in on your ear drum. In your scuba course, you'll learn a simple technique to equalize your ears to the surrounding pressure, much like you do when you land in an airplane, and they won't hurt at all.

Not really. Statistics show that recreational scuba diving is about as safe as swimming. Certainly, there are potential hazards, so you need training and certification. But, like driving a car, as long as you follow the rules and use common sense, it's pretty safe.

Contact us or stop by the shop to sign up for classes.

No, learning scuba diving is easier than you might imagine, especially if you're comfortable in water. The course is performance-based, allowing you to progress as you demonstrate knowledge and skills.

Generally, anyone in good average health who is at least 12 years old can participate in scuba classes.

You only need to be a reasonably proficient swimmer comfortable in water. The PADI certification requires a 200-yard swim and the ability to float or tread water for 10 minutes.

PADI is the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the world's largest scuba training organization that develops scuba programs, monitors training, and issues certification credentials worldwide.

Certification means you have learned basic scuba skills from a licensed instructor and are qualified to dive in open water with a buddy. Divers must show their certification card to dive operators.

Your certification lasts for life. It's recommended to dive at least 12 times per year to keep skills current, and to take a tune-up course if you haven't dived in six months or more.

The shop is open Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.

They offer products including wet and dry suits, tanks, snorkels, fins, and regulators with brands like SCUBAPRO, Sherwood Scuba, IST Sports, and Tilos.

You can sign up by contacting them through their phone or email, or by stopping by the shop in person.

Yes, nearby you can visit Harisson Park for outdoor activities, Lincoln Park Farmers Market to buy fresh produce, or enjoy a meal at A & Dubs burger restaurant.

Nearby services like Northern Access offer transportation and ambulance services which might be helpful, and nearby stores like Twin Ports Cyclery can assist with bicycle rentals or purchases.

Yes, the Twin Ports Miracle League offers sports leagues and community services, and the Harrison Community Club serves as a community center with senior services nearby.