Cavern and Intro to cave Training

[scuppertrout]

Can I get this done in 2 days?

[JDostal]

Nope.

If you combine the classes into one long class, you are looking at 4 days.

I think cavern itself is 2, and intro(basic) is 3 if you do them one at a time.

Actually, each class is "two days, four dives." I've seen someone teach them both in three days - cavern Friday afternoon/Saturday morning, and intro Saturday afternoon/Sunday morning.

Of course, I feel this is not the best way to do it. I feel there should be several weeks and about ten dives minimum between cavern and intro.

But that's just my opinion.

[CaptainSpeleo]

scuppertrout:

You're dealing with an entirely different and more equipment-extensive type of diving when you start diving caverns and caves, so don't look for nor expect any shortcuts when it comes to Cavern/Intro Cave training. When I took both course in 1987, it was well worth going through 4 days and 8 dives. Once you achieve that goal, don't be in any hurry to advance to Full Cave. I allowed myself 2 years and made lots of dives before I took it.

Frank

[skip]

I agree with the others, take your time. I went from intro to full in about 8 months, but had been diving caves without training for years before (not supposed to admit that). I had read all the books and thought I knew what I was doing. The cavern/intro and then full cave classes taught me better. dumb blind luck kept me alive then, now training and experience does. take your time, do it right.

-skip

[scuppertrout]

I have the right equipment. I was raised on twin 90s. I am in no hurry. I know some of yall don't like training "newbes" with doubles,but that is all I have ever dove with since the 70s. This ain't my first fresh water cave diving adventure. I've had a few interesting diving experiences. Please don't misunderstand me. I belive in proper training. If not for proper training I would be long dead by now.

[John L.]

I would practice your trim and bouyancy so you can stop anywhere, anytime, and hover when you need too. Practice over and over running reels, on land, and in the water. Do a night dive somewhere, and run reels and turn off your light and simulate lights out, lost line drills. You cannot have enough practice.

[Moonfuzzy]

Is there some reason that you want to get intro completed quickly? Just take your time, and mine your instructors' brains as you go! You are paying them - make sure you get your monies worth.

[MK7]

I was raised on twin 90s.

What exactly is a 90? I can't find one on any tank specification charts.

MK7

[Jim Wyatt]

I was raised on twin 90s.

What exactly is a 90? I can't find one on any tank specification charts.

MK7

Navy issue tanks, aluminum--used primarily by EOD divers due to no/low magnetic signature.

Many of us used them doubled up for cave diving back in the 70's.

These tanks had a plug in the bottom that was threaded into the tank.

How things have changed......