Divers are trained to navigate with a continuous guideline
To make cave diving easier and safer, divers learn to use a continuous line of guidance. These lines can be either directional or non-directional. They must be visible in all conditions. Also known as the diver's jumping line, the diver's guideline can also be called the diver's jumpline. It connects all diver's lines. In the event of a problem, it can also be used as a safety guideline.
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. Arrows can also be used to indicate direction to exit. They may also mark jump locations within the cave.
They must be able to find a lost guideline
A diver must be able to locate a lost guideline when they dive into a cave. There are many techniques that can be used to help a diver find a guideline. It is possible to use touch signals, a map underwater, or a compass to assist you in finding a guideline.
Guidelines are used to determine safe routes through caves. It is important to know how to use them. The length of the diver's dive will dictate whether the guideline should be mounted on a reel, or a spool. Open water divers may only require a 50-metre line, while cave divers may need many reels.
They must have the appropriate equipment
It is essential that you have the correct equipment for diving in caves. Cave water can be extremely cold so you might want to bring a suit for long dives. A waterproof notebook can be a great idea for keeping track of reference information throughout the dive. These notes can be very useful during navigation in the cave and at decompression stops.
Divers should also have extra fins and oxygen cylinders. Cave diving is dangerous. Divers must be equipped with the right equipment to avoid injury. Cave divers should have specialized equipment as there is often high water pressure in caves. You should be cautious when choosing equipment.
They must have disciplined self control
To dive into caves, you must be disciplined and have a good safety training. The cave environment often provides little visibility and cave divers have to function on their senses rather than on their knowledge of the environment. Cave divers must be able control their breathing and maintain calm under pressure.
Once inside the cave the diver must get off the scooter and swim about three to four hundreds feet until the line ends. 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.