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Intro to Cave
The Intro to Cave program instructs the student as to the protocols of exploring the overhead environment beyond the light zone.
This course is designed with the single tank configuration in mind and within recreational depth limits. Not intended for extensive wreck or
cave exploration. The student further develops the basic concepts learned in the Cavern Program, including; risk assessment, dive planning,
gear configuration, how to limit entanglement, light use as a primary light source, primary reel use, anti silting techniques, tie offs, line traps and placements, emergency
techniques, "Y" valves and "H" valves, the purpose and need of dual outlet valves along with more complex air management calculations.
This course is designed with the single tank configuration in mind and within recreational depth limits. Not intended for extensive wreck or
cave exploration. The student further develops the basic concepts learned in the Cavern Program, including; risk assessment, dive planning,
gear configuration, how to limit entanglement, light use as a primary light source, primary reel use, anti silting techniques, tie offs, line traps and placements, emergency
techniques, "Y" valves and "H" valves, the purpose and need of dual outlet valves along with more complex air management calculations.
Prerequisite:
Advanced Open Water
Cavern (may be taken in conjunction with intro cave)
Duration: 2 days or 4 including Cavern
Advanced Open Water
Cavern (may be taken in conjunction with intro cave)
Duration: 2 days or 4 including Cavern
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The following equipment is required for each student:
1. Primary cylinder (s) - volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption.
2. Dual-orifice (Y) or (H) closed valve or dual valve manifold.
3. Two independent first and second stage regulators.
One regulator equipped with a long hose at a recommended minimum length of seven (7) feet.
4. Submersible pressure gauge.
5. Buoyancy Compensator with power inflator.
6. Exposure suit adequate for diving environment.
7. Mask and fins - NO snorkel.
8. Line cutting device.
9. Three (3) battery powered lights - one (1) primary and two (2) back-ups,
each with a with burn time suitable for the planned dive time.
10. Safety reel with a minimum of one hundred twenty five (125) feet of guideline.
11. One (1) primary cave-diving reel with length appropriate for intended dive.
12. Computer or watch (bottom timer) and depth gauge.
13. Slate or wet notes with a pencil
14. Submersible dive tables or backup dive computer.
15. Three (3) directional line arrows
