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2301 Central Expy #140

Plano, TX 75075

(972) 423-3483​

info@scubaplano.com

Mon-Fri: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Struggling to feel stable and in control underwater? The Advanced Buoyancy Specialty is designed to solve that problem by helping you master buoyancy control. You’ll learn how to achieve better balance, maintain neutral buoyancy, and move effortlessly through the water. By understanding the factors that affect buoyancy and practicing proven techniques, you’ll feel more confident and in control during your dives.

Improved buoyancy not only enhances your diving experience but also protects marine and freshwater environments by reducing accidental contact. Whether you’re tired of feeling unsteady or want to elevate your diving skills, the Advanced Buoyancy Specialty equips you with the techniques you need to enjoy every dive with ease, precision, and confidence.

Course prerequisites

What is the Advanced Buoyancy Control Specialty Course?

This course teaches divers how to achieve and maintain neutral buoyancy, improving stability, control, and comfort underwater while protecting the environment.

Why is buoyancy control important?

Proper buoyancy control helps you move effortlessly through the water, reduces fatigue, minimizes air consumption, and prevents damage to marine life by avoiding accidental contact.

Who can take this course?

Any certified diver can take the Advanced Buoyancy Control Course. At Scuba Adventures, we also offer a unique opportunity for uncertified divers enrolled in our Open Water class. Students can enroll in the Advanced Buoyancy Class between their pool sessions and open water checkout dives. This allows graduates to earn not only their Open Water certification but also two specialty certifications: Advanced Buoyancy and Computer Nitrox, setting them up for even greater confidence and success as divers.

What will I learn in the course?

You’ll learn techniques to fine-tune your buoyancy, including proper weighting, body positioning, and breathing control, along with tips for different dive conditions.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course typically takes one day and includes classroom learning as well as in-water practice to develop your skills.

Do I need any special equipment for this course?

No special equipment is required beyond your standard scuba gear. However, your instructor may recommend tools like a buoyancy control device (BCD) or trim weights to help during training.

Will this course improve my air consumption?

Yes! Better buoyancy control helps you move more efficiently, reducing exertion and improving air consumption during your dives.

How does this course help protect the environment?

Yes! Better buoyancy control helps you move more efficiently, reducing exertion and improving air consumption during your dives.

Can this course help with other diving challenges?

Yes! Mastering buoyancy makes tasks like underwater photography, navigation, and maintaining buddy contact much easier, improving your overall diving experience. Additionally, the Advanced Buoyancy Specialty counts toward the Master Scuba Diver Development Program, bringing you one step closer to achieving the highest non-professional certification level. Learn more about this prestigious program here.

Is this course available in a bundle with other specialties?

Yes, this course can be bundled with others, such as Night Diver, Underwater Navigation Diver, or Deep Diver, allowing you to save money while building a range of essential skills.

How do I take this course?


Customer Reviews

Scuba Adventures

Customer Reviews

John Worthen July - 2020

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I can’t recommend this place enough. After moving to the area, I read a lot of reviews and emailed several dive shops before going with Scuba Adventures. I choose them because they were the most responsive and helpful. The owners seem to not only be great divers but have business backgrounds. This is the most focus on customer service I have seen in a dive shop. Good inventory with all of the brands I could ask for. On point with their pricing. If you do find a better price they will work with you.

I ended up taking the Rescue Diver course and had a blast! I just got back from a dive trip with them at Lake Travis, very enjoyable. They also have one of the only indoor pools (18 ft.) in the area.

At Scuba ranch they have a big spot that is one of the easiest to get to and a nice pavilion for training. They are right next to the air refill station, which I love! Family and friends are welcome at the ranch. Good community there on weekends and you'll most likely find a dive buddy for a fun dive.

Maddie Womack August - 2020

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Scuba Adventures and their staff are beyond amazing! Their Plano store has a very wide selection of equipment and the pool is 18ft deep! Their Scuba Ranch location is amazing and still growing, with plenty of room and seating. I’m a fairly new diver and all the instructors do an amazing job of making me feel safe and secure deep underwater. Their staff is always very helpful and I can’t wait to continue my diving knowledge and certificates with them.

Jason Domenden March - 2020

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Found a great diving shop for all my gear. Been living here in texas for awhile and this shop has just what I needed. Really recommend scuba adventure for all your gear.

Emily Winnenberg March - 2020

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Went in last week to pick out goggles for an upcoming trip— loved the selection of masks they had available! Ended up picking out a hot pink pair to shamelessly match the other accessories I’d picked out.

Matt K March - 2020

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The new owners are the greatest! Their positive approach towards people and the sport of diving are huge part of the reason I love the sport. When they told me they were going to open a dive shop; I knew without a doubt I was going to be their customer. I have taken several dive adventures with them and other scuba diving misfits, and plan on taking many more.

Martin Garvie February - 2020

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Decided to revisit this shop since it is under new management. Already impressed with the facility improvements - by far the best training pool I have seen. Looking forward to the roll out of the full training curriculum - will be able to go from open water certified through all kinds of technical specialties. Good dive gear selection. Owners really have a great vision for promoting scuba diving and ocean adventures.

Don Champlin July - 2020

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This is the shop with the most experienced and competent personnel in the metroplex. Their commitment to safe, enjoyable and professional instruction is obvious from the first time you enter the store and meet the staff and owners. I have dove with most of them over the years and know first hand the love of diving they have and now share with the community as the new team. They are knowledgeable and up to date with the latest dive info. Don't miss a chance to dive with them.

Julie L February - 2020

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In January 2020, Scuba Adventures was purchased by divers that were affiliated with a different scuba store. These same divers taught me to dive, and got me to fall in love with scuba diving (despite me being pretty scared to start). I trust them, enough that I opted to take a trip with them to Cozumel for diving in 2019. It was one of the best trips of my life, and now I'm already signed up for their Costa Rica dive trip in 2020 with Scuba Adventures. I haven't visited the shop yet, but I can 100% vouch for the new owners--they are knowledgeable divers, good people, and all around amazing.

Jeremiah Perez May - 2020

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Owners and staff are professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Allowed me to try backplate and wing set up in the pool. They did not pressure me to buy anything, but gave great information on products and financing options. All in all great staff and would recommend them to anyone!!!

Eric Coulombe August - 2020

Google
Great customer service, from the owners to the employees. Very knowledgeable about everything and anything pertaining to scuba diving. The instructors are highly educated and experienced in scuba diving. They put you through real life scenarios, so you know and understand what to do in the event something happens while you are under water. My family and I learned a lot about scuba diving in a very short amount of time. We will definitely keep taking additional courses with Scuba Adventures as we progress. We definitely reccomend Scuba Adventures to anyone wanting to learn and get scuba diving certified.
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