Divers are trained to navigate with a continuous guideline
To make the journey from cave diving safer and easier for divers, they are trained to use continuous guides in cave diving. These lines are either non-directional or directional and must be visible at all times. 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.
Three main types of marker are used by divers to help them navigate the caves. Line arrows (or permanent line markers) can be used as visual and tactile guides. The arrows also indicate the direction of the exit. They are sometimes used to mark jump areas within 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. There are many techniques that can be used to help a diver find 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 guideline is often mounted on a reel or spool, depending on how long the diver needs to dive. Open water divers might only need a 50-meter guideline while cave divers may require several reels of varying lengths.
They must have the appropriate equipment
To ensure safety and comfort when diving into caves, you need the best scuba equipment. 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 also a great idea as it's handy for jotting down reference information during the dive. These notes can be useful during decompression stops and navigation within the cave.
Divers should also have extra fins and oxygen cylinders. Cave diving is dangerous, so divers need the right equipment. Many caves have a high water pressure, and cave divers need to have specialized equipment. You need to be careful when selecting your equipment.
They must have disciplined self control
It takes disciplined self-control to dive in caves. Cave divers must be able to use their senses and not rely on their knowledge of cave environments. 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 parts of the cave can be extremely tight and contain high amounts of silt. A dive to the end of the line is relatively simple, but the diver should not actively seek the end marker. The training process involves team protocols, blind staging, and simulation of a silt-out caused by a tank dropped on sediment.