Ice Diver

This program is designed to train competent divers in safe ice diving techniques, preparation for, and overall awareness of the ice environment.

How deep can you dive with this program?

• No dives may be conducted to depths greater than diver’s previous certification level.
• Linear limit from the entrance is 132 ft /40m.

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• Must be qualified as:
  • IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
  • IANTD Dry Suit Diver.
    • NOTE: Diver’s who has equivalent experience on the use of Dry Suit shall demonstrate, in confine water, all water skills listed on the Dry Suit Diver Program to show proficiency in the use of a dry suit.
    • NOTE: In the case above, after succesfully completing the Ice Diver Specialty dives, the diver shall also be certified as a Dry Suit Diver.
    • NOTE: Dry Suit use is recomended but not mandatory.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age for Diver qualification WITH a parent or guardian authorization,
  • OR
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Proof of a minimum of 25 logged dives, where minimum of 10 dives were in the water 50F/10C or colder.

What are the training material requirements?

• No Student Kit is required.

What are the equipment requirements?

• Comply with all Equipment Requirements as specified in the general Sport Diver Courses overview. 
• Safety rope minimum of 132' (40 meters) or one line reel of the same length.
  • Second line reel with a minimum of 50' (15 meters) of line.
• Lights, compass, and exposure protection. 
• Cylinder requirements:
  • A single cylinder with dual outlet valve is required, OR
  • Double cylinders with dual outlet manifold, OR
  • Sidemount Configuration

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Ice Dive Sessions

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!!

One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as:

• WATER:
  • Wisdom
  • Attitude
  • Training
  • Experience
  • Repetition

      "A relaxed confident diver is a safe diver who will enjoy exploring inner-space and pursue diving adventures for a lifetime."

       by Tom Mount