Cave Diver
Introduction to Cave
This course includes 2 days of instruction, including classroom lectures, field lectures, open line drills and a minimum of 6 cave dives.
PREREQUISITES
NACD or NSS-CDS Cavern Certification or equivalent
Minimum of 2 students in the class
COURSE RATIO
In cave ratio is three to one. Only six students maximum are allowed for each class.
CERTIFICATION AVAILABILITY
NACD AND NSS-CDS
REQUIRED GEAR
Same as Cavern Gear PLUS
| - 7 foot hose | - 2 first stages |
| - 3rd backup light | - 3 Plastic Clothes Pins |
| - 3 Dorf Markers (Line Arrows) | - Primary Reel |
| - H-Valve Tanks |
RECOMMENDED GEAR
| - Drysuit or Semi Drysuit | - Rubber Fins |
| - Spring Heel Straps | - Backplate and Wings with Single Tank Adapter |
| - HID canister light |
Full Cave Course
This course consists of 3 days and 8 dives.
PREREQUISITES
NACD or NSS-CDS Intro to Cave Certification
CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE
NACD or NSS-CDS
COURSE RATIO
In cave ratio is three to one.
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Same as Intro to Cave PLUS
- Double Tanks with a minimum capacity of 71.2 Cubic Feet per tank with a dual manifold
- 30 watt or more powerful Primary Light or HID equivalent with at least two hour burn time.
- Jump reels or Gap reels
- Drysuit or Semidry suit is highly recommended