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Supervised Ice Diver
Ice diving under direct instructor supervision beneath solid ice to 60 fsw (18 msw) with all safety procedures controlled by your instructor. Teaches ice-specific entry, tether use, under-ice navigation, and emergency procedures with full instructor oversight. A supervised introduction to ice diving in polar and alpine regions, restricted to 100 ft (30m) linear distance from the hole for safety.
Prerequisites
IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent; IANTD Dry Suit Diver or equivalent dry suit experience; minimum 25 logged dives with minimum 10 dives in water 50F/10C or colder; minimum 16 years old (with parental approval) or 18 years old independently
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Ice hole setup and safety procedures, tether use and communication under ice, under-ice navigation within 100 ft (30m) of entry point, buoyancy and trim in dry suit at depth, emergency ascent under ice with tether
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Common questions about IANTD Supervised Ice Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD Supervised Ice Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent; IANTD Dry Suit Diver or equivalent dry suit experience; minimum 25 logged dives with minimum 10 dives in water 50F/10C or colder; minimum 16 years old (with parental approval) or 18 years old independently.
What is the minimum age for IANTD Supervised Ice Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 16 years old (with parental approval) or 18 years old independently.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Supervised Ice Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 25 logged dives with minimum 10 dives in water 50F/10C or colder.
What does IANTD Supervised Ice Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Ice hole setup and safety procedures, tether use and communication under ice, under-ice navigation within 100 ft (30m) of entry point, buoyancy and trim in dry suit at depth, emergency ascent under ice with tether.