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 may be non-directional or directional, and must be visible even in low visibility. The diver's guideline is also referred to as the diver's jump line. It connects the diver’s lines and serves as a safety rope in case of emergency.
There are three main types of markers that divers use to guide them through the caves. The permanent line markers or line arrows are used to guide divers through the caves. The arrows can also be used for indicating the direction of exit. They are also used to indicate jump locations in the cave.
They must be capable of finding a lost guideline
When diving into caves, one of the most important safety skills a diver should possess is the ability to locate a lost line. 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 determine safe routes through caves. It is important to know how to use them. Depending on how deep the diver must dive, the guideline is usually mounted on a reel. For example, an open water diver may only need to have a 50-metre guideline, while a cave diver may need several reels of varying lengths.
They must be equipped with the proper equipment
You need to be comfortable and safe when diving in caves. Cave water can be extremely cold so you might want to bring a suit for long dives. You can also use a waterproof notebook to keep track of important information while diving. These notes are helpful for navigation inside the cave or during decompression.
Divers should also be equipped with extra fins or oxygen cylinders. Cave diving can be dangerous and divers need to have the proper equipment in order to avoid injury. Cave divers require specialized equipment, as many caves can be dangerous due to their high water pressure. The equipment can be very heavy so you need to choose the right equipment.
They must be self-controlled and disciplined
Diving into caves requires disciplined self-control and a high level of safety training. Cave divers need to be able see clearly in caves. Cave divers must be able control their breathing and maintain calm under pressure.
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. 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. The training process involves team protocols, blind staging, and simulation of a silt-out caused by a tank dropped on sediment.