PADI Ice Diver

Please note, that if the temperature is over -10°C the whole day we will postpone the dives to another day. Being outside diving the whole day in over -10°C is a too chilly weather to have a nice and comfortable day diving.

Who should take this course?

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.

You need to be at least 18 years old, a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and Dry Suit Diver, with enough experience of dry suit diving and exellent boyancy control.
NOTE!
This course is not for beginners, we do not practice basic skills, bouyancy, or equipment set ups.
If needed, one confinded session with dry suit is required before open water dives. Price for pool +80 euros excluding possible rental gear.

What will you learn?

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 prepartion, 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.

How can you start learning now?

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

What scuba gear will you use?

Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll definitely want to dive in a dry suit. Your PADI Instructor or local dive center staff will suggest other gear appropriate for ice diving, such as a collapsible snorkel that fits in your pocket, redundant air supply such as a pony bottle, and other technical diving equipment.