Cold Water Diver

Equipment in cold water - what should be considered?

Never underestimate the added dangers of the cold. When diving in cold waters, you should pay particular attention to the heat balance and the functionality of the equipment and train regularly how to use a "ventilating regulator".

Basically for every diver in cold water:

• The insulation properties of the suit must be adapted to the cold
• Compulsory cold water regulator with 2nd first stage
• make sure the air in the bottle is dry
• The amount of lead must be adjusted to suit the suit or "bled" again
• Do not dive as deep as you would when diving in warm water
• when diving make a longer "feel-good stop"
• check your equipment for possible technical malfunctions
• dive in small groups, preferably in pairs
• complete a special drysuit course

My suggestions for your diving in extremely cold waters