Ice Diving
Pricing:
$350 - Course fee
Learn how to safely explore the underwater world when it’s covered with ice!
Learn the proper techniques and special equipment used for diving in a lake that is frozen over. Learn how to prepare, plan and be safe while diving where few have been!
What you will learn:
Learn to plan and organize ice dives.
Practice the procedures and techniques for handling the problems and hazards of ice diving.
Site selection, preparation, and hole-cutting procedures.
Use specialized ice diving equipment, safety lines, signals, communications, as well as line tending and line-securing techniques.
Learn about the effects of cold, emergency procedures, and safety-diver procedures.
Explore the unique aquascape found only under ice.
Prerequisites:
You must be certified Open Water Diver, or higher.
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Proof of 24 logged dives.
Number of dives: 2.
The location for the dives is dependent on ice thickness and weather permitting.
What’s Included?
Academics & Exam
Pool session (mandatory)
Open water certification dives
Ice diving digital kit ($50 value)
Digital certification card on the SSI App
Recommended:
Hood.
Gloves.
Dry suit
Undergarments.
Important note:
One of the documents required for this course is the Medical Statement. Depending on your answers to the questionnaire a physician’s release might be required prior to you getting in the water. It is important to read the form ahead of time so you have plenty of time to set a physician’s appointment if necessary. Click HERE to download the form.
You can learn how to tell if a physician’s release is required by reading the form’s instructions or our FAQ. Don’t worry if you still are unsure whether a signature is required for your form or not, once you sign the course’s paperwork we will contact you about it if needed. Please remember that the physician’s release must be signed by a MD, DO, or any other legally certified medical professional.
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