Ice diving is a kind of penetration diving where the submersion takes place under ice. Because diving under ice places the diver in an aerial environment customarily with only a single access and aggress point, it is considered as a radical type of diving requiring peculiar build-up. Ice divers are generally restrained for safety. This means that the diver wears special equipment under the scuba unit. A line is guaranteed to this harness, and the other end of the line is procured above the surface by one of a number of methods.
The diver also can use a weight harness, integrated weight buoyancy control device, or a weight belt with two buckles on it so the weights cannot be unwittingly  released which would cause a flee scrabbling into the ice lamina.
Equipment
Since diving under the ice takes place in cold climates, there is typically a large amount of equipment required. Some of them are:
- Exposure suits
- Scuba equipment
Training
Training includes learning about ice forms; concede unsafe ice conditions, site preparation, equipment requirements, and safety drills.
- Ice divers should be skilled in the use of dry suits, choice of thermal insulation, buoyancy control and weighting, and should be competent and experienced with the specific equipment they will use.
- If lifelines are used, both divers and tenders must be competent to use them.
Hazards
Some hazards of ice diving are:
In Conclusion
Ice diving is a real adventure with full fun but precautions are always required.
Adventures Of Ice Diving
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