Divers are taught how to navigate with a continuous guidanceline
To make cave diving safer and easier, divers are taught to use a continuous guidance line. These lines are either non-directional or directional and must be visible at all times. The diver’s guideline (also known as the diver’s jump line) is also called the diver’s safety line. It connects the diver's lines and is also used as a safety line in case of a problem.
To help them navigate through caves, divers use three types of markers. For visual and tactile guidance, the line arrows or permanent marker are used. The arrows can also be used for indicating the direction of exit. They may also mark jump locations within the cave.
They must be able and willing to search for a lost guideline
A diver must be able to locate a lost guideline when they dive into a cave. There are several techniques that can help a diver locate a guideline. A touch signal, a compass or an underwater map are all possible ways to help a diver locate a guideline.
The guideline is used for marking safe routes through caves. Every diver should be familiar with 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. 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
When diving into caves, it's essential to have the right scuba equipment to make sure that you're comfortable and safe. Cave water can get quite cold so it is advisable to have a suit on hand if you are 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 is dangerous. Divers must be equipped with the right equipment to avoid injury. Cave divers will need to use specialized equipment due to the high water pressure in many caves. You should be cautious when choosing equipment.
They must be self-controlled and disciplined
To dive into caves, you must be disciplined and have a good safety training. 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 the diver is inside the cave, he or she must take the scooter off and swim 3-4 hundred feet to the end. Some caves are extremely narrow and can contain large amounts of silt. While it is simple to reach the end of the line, divers should not actively seek this marker. Blind staging, team protocols and simulation of a silty-out from a tank on sediment are part of the training process.