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 guidance line is also known as the diver’s jumping line. 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. As a guideline, permanent line markers (or line arrows) are used for visual and tactile purposes. The arrows can also be used for indicating the direction of exit. They are sometimes used to mark jump areas within the cave.
They should be able find lost guidelines.
One of the most crucial safety skills a diver should have is the ability find a lost reference line when diving into a cave. Divers can use a variety of techniques to 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 length of the diver's dive will dictate whether the guideline should be mounted on a reel, or a spool. An open water diver might only require a 50-metre guideline. A cave diver may need multiple reels of different lengths.
They must have the right 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 is a great idea, as it can be used to record any reference information that you need during your dive. These notes can be very useful during navigation in the cave and at decompression stops.
Divers should have additional fins, and oxygen cylinders. Cave diving is dangerous, so divers need the right equipment. Cave divers should have specialized equipment as there is often high water pressure in caves. You should be cautious when choosing 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. A cave diver must be able to control his or her breathing and remain calm in such situations.
Once inside the cave the diver must get off the scooter and swim about three to four hundreds feet until the line ends. Some parts of the cave are very narrow and may contain large quantities 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 includes team protocols, blind staging and simulation of a sediment-out due to a tank dropping on sediment.