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 either be non-directional (or directional) and must be visible in total darkness. Also known as the diver's jumping line, the diver's guideline can also be called the diver's jumpline. 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 are also used to indicate the direction to the exit. They may also be used for marking jump spots within the cave.
They should be able find lost guidelines.
A diver must be able to locate a lost guideline when they dive into a cave. Divers can use a variety of techniques to locate a guideline. Using a touch signal, a compass, or an underwater map can all be helpful.
The guideline is used to mark a safe route through a cave and diver should know how to use it. Depending on how deep the diver must dive, the guideline is usually mounted on a reel. Open water divers might only need a 50-meter guideline while cave divers may require several reels of varying lengths.
They must be equipped with the proper equipment
To ensure safety and comfort when diving into caves, you need the best scuba equipment. Cave water can be quite cold, so you may want to wear a wet suit if you're planning a long dive. A waterproof notebook can be a great idea for keeping track of reference information throughout the dive. These notes can be useful during decompression stops and navigation within the cave.
Divers must also have additional fins and oxygen tanks. 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. The equipment can be very heavy so you need to choose the right equipment.
They should have self-control and discipline
You must have discipline and high levels of safety training to dive into caves. 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. Some parts of cave can be extremely tight, and some areas may have large amounts 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.