Chapter
Cave Diving Precautions
39:31 - 42:48 (03:17)
Experienced cave divers advise against putting light lines near the mouths of caves to prevent novice divers from entering dangerous areas. A nylon string is used as the main line through the main parts of caves, and non-experienced divers are recommended not to carry any light while doing non-cave dives near a cave area.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss how experienced spelunkers navigate through caves with the help of guiding lines.
39:31 - 40:36 (01:05)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss how experienced spelunkers navigate through caves with the help of guiding lines. These yellow or gold nylon strings are laid down by people who originally explored the cave and serve as a way to guide spelunkers through the main tunnels and side tunnels.
ChapterCave Diving Precautions
EpisodeSelects: Cave Diving: Totally Nuts
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Experienced cave divers recommend not taking a light with you when diving around a cave if you're not qualified to go inside.
40:36 - 42:48 (02:11)
Summary
Experienced cave divers recommend not taking a light with you when diving around a cave if you're not qualified to go inside. In an emergency, divers need to know how to find their way in total darkness by pulling themselves along a line and communicating with their buddy.