Divers are taught to navigate with a continuous guideline
To make the journey from cave diving safer and easier for divers, they are trained to use continuous guides in cave diving. These lines can be directional or non-directional and must be visible in zero visibility. The diver's guidance line is also known as the diver’s jumping line. It connects the diver's lines and is also used as a safety line in case of a problem.
Divers use three main types to navigate caves: For visual and tactile guidance, the line arrows or permanent marker are used. Arrows can also be used to indicate direction to exit. They can also be used to mark jump points 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.
Guidelines are used to guide a diver through a cave. Divers should be able to use them. The guideline is often mounted on a reel or spool, depending on how long the diver needs to dive. An example of this is an open water diver who may only require a 50-metre guidance line. However, a cave diver will need multiple reels with different lengths.
They must have the appropriate equipment
To ensure safety and comfort when diving into caves, you need the best scuba equipment. Cave water can be extremely cold so you might want to bring a suit for long dives. You can also use a waterproof notebook to keep track of important information while diving. These notes are helpful for navigation inside the cave or during decompression.
Divers must also have additional fins and oxygen tanks. Cave diving is dangerous. Divers must be equipped with the right equipment to avoid injury. Cave divers must have special equipment because many caves are subject to high water pressure. The equipment can be very heavy so you need to choose the right 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 capable of controlling their breathing and staying calm in these conditions.
Once the diver is inside the cave, he or she must take the scooter off and swim 3-4 hundred feet to the end. The cave may be very tight and have high levels of silt. Although it is easy to dive to the end, the diver should not actively seek out the end marker. Blind staging, team protocols and simulation of a silty-out from a tank on sediment are part of the training process.