Divers are trained to navigate with a continuous guideline
Cave divers are taught to use a continuous guideline to help them navigate safely from the entrance to the surface. These lines may be non-directional or directional, and must be visible even in low visibility. Diver's guideline, also known as diver's leap line, is also called this. It connects diver's lines, and can also be used to provide safety in the event of an emergency.
There are three main types of markers that divers use to guide them through the caves. Line arrows (or permanent line markers) can be used as visual and tactile guides. The arrows are also used to indicate the direction to the exit. They can also be used to mark jump points within the cave.
They must be able to find 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 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 should have the correct equipment
For cave diving, it is important to have the proper equipment. Cave water can be extremely cold so you might want to bring a suit for long dives. A waterproof notebook is also a great idea as it's handy for jotting down reference information during the dive. These notes can be helpful during decompression stops or navigation within the cave.
Divers should have additional fins, and oxygen cylinders. 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. You should be cautious when choosing equipment.
They need to be disciplined and have self-control
It takes disciplined self-control to dive in caves. Cave divers often have limited visibility so they must rely more on their senses than their knowledge. Cave divers need to be able and able maintain their calmness in difficult situations.
Once inside the cave, the diver must drop the scooter and swim three to four hundred feet until the end of the line is reached. Some parts of the cave can be extremely tight and contain high amounts of silt. Although it is easy to dive to the end, the diver should not actively seek out the end marker. Training involves blind staging, team protocols, and simulations of silt-outs caused by tanks being dropped on sediment.