Thanks Eric.
THe visibilty will depend on when I can get a chance at the hole. We have about 16 people that were running through ice diving class this weekend.
I think that your way sounds the easiest. I was a little bit worried about getting the carabiner kinked in the line on the way up. Do you think I should strap on a spare-air while I try it? I am going to send a fellow instructor down on scuba for my first couple of attempts.
I haven't done an ice dive in a wet suit for about 18 years. At least I will have a freediving wetsuit this time! I am hoping that will make all of the difference. Too bad I can't squeeze any argon in there
Jon