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PADI Ice Diver

PADI Ice Diver

Ice diving is one of the most adventurous scuba specialties. Learn the roles and responsibilities of support personnel, tenders and safety divers. See beauty few others ever experience.

If extreme, unusual and challenging scuba diving scenarios appeal to you, try diving under the ice. Ice diving is one of the most adventurous scuba specialties because you confront conditions and see beauty few others ever experience. Plus, you might get a chance to play with your exhaled bubbles on the bottom of the ice. Flash your PADI Ice Diver certification card to get instant respect, and usually a lot of questions from other divers about what it’s like under the ice.

What the Course Entails

Teamwork is essential for ice diving, so you’ll start by learning the roles and responsibilities of support personnel, tenders and safety divers. You also discuss types of ice, site selection and preparation, the effects of cold, emergency procedures and handling equipment issues. During three closely supervised ice dives, you’ll practice:

  • Using specialized ice diving equipment and safety lines.

  • Signals and communications along with line tending and line-securing techniques.

  • Handling problems and safety diver procedures.



    • Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Pre-requisites

You need to be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver who is at least 18 years old to enroll in the Ice Diver course.

Course Flow

As for staying warm, a good dry suit is a must. Any type of dry suit material will work for ice diving - the undergarments are the key. Some manufacturers make thick, custom undergarments that work well for ice diving, but these are typically expensive. If you already have winter gear, you can use that, provided you can fit it under your dry suit. Puffy down coats and vests work great, as do wool layers. Wear several pairs of thick hiking socks at once - you won’t regret it.

How Can I Get Started?

Visit your local PADI Dive Centre and Resort to enrol in the course, and schedule the first class session with your PADI Instructor.

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