Divers learn to navigate using a constant guideline.
To make cave diving safer and easier, divers are taught to use a continuous guidance line. These lines can either be non-directional (or directional) and must be visible in total darkness. Diver's guideline, also known as diver's leap line, is also called this. It connects all diver's lines. In the event of a problem, it can also be used as a safety guideline.
Divers can use three types or markers to help guide them through the caves. For visual and tactile guidance, the line arrows or permanent marker are used. The arrows are also used to indicate the direction to the exit. They may also mark jump locations within the cave.
They must be able locate a lost guideline.
One of the most crucial safety skills a diver should have is the ability find a lost reference line when diving into a cave. There are several techniques that can help a diver locate a guideline. An underwater map, touch signal, or compass can all help to locate a guideline.
The guideline is used to mark a safe route through a cave and diver should know how to use it. Depending on how far the diver is going to be diving, the guideline will often be attached to a reel or spool. An open water diver might only require a 50-metre guideline. A cave diver may need multiple reels of different lengths.
They must be equipped with the proper equipment
It is essential that you have the correct equipment for diving in caves. Cave water can be extremely cold so you might want to bring a suit for long dives. A waterproof notebook can be a great idea for keeping track of reference information throughout the dive. These notes are helpful for navigation inside the cave or during decompression.
Divers should also have extra fins and oxygen cylinders. Cave diving can be dangerous so divers should have the correct equipment. Cave divers should have specialized equipment as there is often high water pressure in caves. This equipment can weigh a lot, so it's important to be careful in choosing your equipment.
They must be self-controlled and disciplined
Cave diving requires self-control and safety training. Cave divers are often limited in visibility, so cave divers must rely on their senses more than their knowledge. Cave divers must be able control their breathing and maintain calm under pressure.
Once the diver is inside the cave, he or she must take the scooter off and swim 3-4 hundred feet to the end. Some parts of the cave are very narrow and may contain large quantities of silt. While it is simple to reach the end of the line, divers should not actively seek this marker. Training involves blind staging, team protocols, and simulations of silt-outs caused by tanks being dropped on sediment.