PADI ICE DIVER
Discover the world beneath the ice
The Ice Diver course is a specialty course for divers who want to experience one of the most extraordinary diving environments and learn how to dive safely beneath a frozen surface.
Under the ice, everything looks different – the light, the space, and your sense of orientation. Air bubbles moving along the underside of the ice create a view you cannot experience on any ordinary dive.
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Why do divers choose Demon Ray?
- Experience in recreational and technical diving
- Training led by an active TEC Instructor
- Personalized development for every diver
- Focus on technique, control, and safety
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The course is designed for experienced divers who want to develop new skills and learn how to dive safely in the challenging under-ice environment.
Divers Seeking New Challenges
Do you want to experience a type of diving completely different from anything you have done before? Under the ice, you will discover a new environment, procedures, and a different way of organizing a dive.
COLD-WATER DIVERS
Are you comfortable diving in cold-water conditions? The course allows you to take the next step and gain experience diving beneath a frozen surface.
Divers Looking to Progress
Do you want to progress toward more demanding types of diving? Experience gained in an overhead environment develops discipline, awareness, and teamwork—valuable skills for more advanced dive training.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THE COURSE?
The course prepares you to consciously plan and safely conduct ice dives.
During the training, you will learn:
- The characteristics of the under-ice environment
- the principles of ice dive planning
- Dive site preparation
- Organization of water entry and exit
- Safety procedures
- Under-ice communication procedures
- Use of safety lines
- Teamwork and communication
- Orientation in an overhead environment
- Emergency procedures
- Procedures for safely ending a dive
The goal of the course is to prepare you for confident, controlled, and safe diving in an under-ice environment.
COURSE INFORMATION
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver
- Theory: Ice diving preparation, characteristics of the under-ice environment, safety procedures, dive organization
- Practical training: 3 ice dives
- Environment: Diving in an overhead environment
- Certification: Ice Diving
HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK?
From preparing the dive site to safely conducting a dive beneath a frozen surface.
PREPARATION AND THEORY
You will learn the specific characteristics of ice diving, how the training is organized, and the safety procedures required in an overhead environment.
PROCEDURES AND TEAMWORK
You will learn proper communication, how to work with safety systems, and how to cooperate effectively with the team during a dive.
THREE ICE DIVES
During three ice dives, you will put your knowledge into practice in real conditions and gradually develop the confidence needed to dive safely under the ice.
Why can you trust us?
My name is Beniamin Schydlo, and I am the owner of the Demon Ray Dive Center.
For many years, I have been training recreational divers, technical divers, and future instructors. Today, I am responsible not only for conducting courses but also for maintaining the training standards of our dive centre and the high level at which our team operates.
At Demon Ray, we believe that quality training is about much more than earning a certification. It means individual guidance, a relaxed atmosphere, and learning to dive safely and confidently, so our students feel comfortable both during their very first dive and throughout every stage of their diving journey.
Whether you are taking your first steps underwater or advancing into technical diving, you can be confident that we train according to the highest standards of safety and quality.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE PRICE?
Everything you need to learn the principles of safe ice diving and gain new experience.
Theory Training
You will learn the procedures, risks, and organizational principles of diving beneath a frozen surface.
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
The most important part of the course is practical training in a real under-ice environment.
COURSE MATERIALS AND CERTIFICATION
The price of €279 includes training materials and certification.
When can I start the course?
We adapt the course schedule to you—not the other way around.
We know that work, school, and family commitments do not always make it easy to attend courses with fixed schedules. That’s why at Demon Ray we do our best to adapt the course schedule to the availability of our students.
We schedule the theory sessions, pool training, and open water dives in a way that fits your routine and does not interfere with your everyday commitments.
Contact us – together we'll find the course date that suits you best.
FAQ
Is ice diving suitable for beginners?
No. An Advanced Open Water Diver certification and a minimum age of 18 are required to start the course.
How many dives does the course include?
The course includes three dives in under-ice conditions.
Does the course include a theoretical part?
Yes. Before the dives, you will learn the safety procedures and techniques specific to ice diving.
Why does ice diving require specialized training?
During the dive, you are in an overhead environment, which means you cannot ascend directly to the surface at any point. This requires proper preparation, organization, and specific safety procedures.
Will we learn teamwork during the course?
Yes. Communication, teamwork, and proper team organization are especially important when ice diving.
Is ice diving very different from regular diving?
Yes. In addition to low temperatures, there is a physical overhead barrier, different lighting conditions, and the need to follow procedures specific to the under-ice environment.
PHYSIODIVE LAB
Available exclusively at Demon Ray
Technical Diving
Data Under Control
At Demon Ray, we have developed At Demon Ray, we have developed PhysioDive Lab – an innovative project that makes it possible to observe and analyse the body’s responses during a real dive..
During selected dives, we can record physiological and environmental parameters to observe how the body responds to depth, temperature, physical exertion, stress, and changing underwater conditions..
It is an additional training tool that allows you to look at technical diving not only from the perspective of the procedures performed but also to understand what is happening in your body at the same time..
- Monitoring heart rate and gas consumption
- Biometric data analysis
- Thermal monitoring and testing of undersuits
- Recording environmental conditions
- Analysis of stress and physiological strain
Data you can’t feel underwater.
Knowledge you can use.
PHYSIODIVE LAB
Available exclusively at Demon Ray
Technical Diving
Data Under Control
At Demon Ray, we have developed At Demon Ray, we have developed PhysioDive Lab – an innovative project that makes it possible to observe and analyse the body’s responses during a real dive..
During selected dives, we can record physiological and environmental parameters to observe how the body responds to depth, temperature, physical exertion, stress, and changing underwater conditions..
It is an additional training tool that allows you to look at technical diving not only from the perspective of the procedures performed but also to understand what is happening in your body at the same time..
- Monitoring heart rate and gas consumption
- Biometric data analysis
- Thermal monitoring and testing of undersuits
- Recording environmental conditions
- Analysis of stress and physiological strain
Data you can’t feel underwater.
Knowledge you can use.
More Than Standard Training
See how your body really responds underwater.
Awareness
Discover how your body responds during a real dive. Understand how depth, physical exertion, stress, and temperature affect your goals.
Analysis
Compare physiological parameters, gas consumption, and environmental conditions. The data reveals what you can’t feel underwater.
Development
Use the data to consciously improve your technique, preparation, and comfort on your future dives.
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READY TO DISCOVER WHAT LIES BENEATH THE ICE?
Learn the proper procedures, develop the skills to operate safely in an overhead environment, and experience one of the most extraordinary adventures diving has to offer.
Ice Diving at Demon Ray — an extraordinary environment, new skills, and three dives you won’t forget anytime soon.
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OUR DIVE CENTER IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
Getting to Demon Ray Dive Center from Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg, Heilbronn or Esslingen takes just a short drive. Thanks to our convenient location, you can start your diving adventure without long journeys or spending the entire day travelling.
We’ve created a place where divers love to return – not only for their next certifications, but above all for the friendly atmosphere, personal approach and shared passion for diving. Discover how close your next underwater adventure really is.
