Divers are taught how to navigate with a continuous guidanceline
Cave divers are taught to use a continuous guideline to help them navigate safely from the entrance to the surface. These lines can be either directional or non-directional. They must be visible in all conditions. The diver's guideline is also referred to as the diver's jump line. It connects the diver's lines and is also used as a safety line in case of a problem.
Divers can use three types or markers to help guide them through the caves. The permanent line markers or line arrows are used to guide divers through the caves. The arrows can also be used for indicating the direction of exit. They can also be used to mark jump points within the cave.
They should be able find lost guidelines.
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. The length of the diver's dive will dictate whether the guideline should be mounted on a reel, or a spool. For example, an open water diver may only need to have a 50-metre guideline, while a cave diver may need several reels of varying lengths.
They must have the right equipment
To ensure safety and comfort when diving into caves, you need the best scuba equipment. Cave water can be very cold so it's a good idea to have a wetsuit if you plan on doing a long dive. A waterproof notebook is also a great idea as it's handy for jotting down reference information during the dive. These notes can be useful during decompression stops and navigation within the cave.
Divers should have additional fins, and oxygen cylinders. Cave diving is a dangerous activity, and divers must have the right equipment to avoid injury. Cave divers must have special equipment because many caves are subject to high water pressure. You should be cautious when choosing equipment.
They must be self-controlled and disciplined
Diving into caves requires disciplined self-control and a high level of safety training. Cave divers often have limited visibility so they must rely more on their senses than their knowledge. Cave divers should be able to maintain calm and control their breathing in these situations.
Once the diver has entered the cave, they must remove the scooter from the water and swim for three to four hundred yards until they reach the end. Some parts of the cave are very narrow and may contain large quantities of silt. It is possible to dive to and from the end of the line in a relatively easy manner, but divers should not actively seek the end markers. Training involves blind staging, team protocols, and simulations of silt-outs caused by tanks being dropped on sediment.