Ice diving
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Ice diving is a type of penetration diving where the dive takes place under ice. It is a risky type of diving requiring special training.
Normal procedure and precautions for ice diving are:
- use chain saw to cut a hole in the ice
- use a snow shovel to clear the snow and ice from the area
- use a weatherproof area for the divers to suit up
- use a diving regulator modified for cold water use that will not freeze.
- use a dry suit, hood, gloves and possibly a full face diving mask
- connect the diver and a tender on the surface with a rope and harness
- use rope signals
- have a standby rescue, roped diver ready on the surface
- normally only have one diver underwater at a timeTemplate:Sport-stub