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From what I read, one of the things, that makes this cave dive safer than usual is a slow current, that can carry away kicked up silt. Not sure how helpful this really is. I also found a map and more infos. The dive starts in a cavern and from there it goes into the cave. In this section the...

About 20 degrees C in the cold part. Yes, its a thermal spring. Many thermal baths in Budapest use this very water.

I see. So the other wings from halcyon with 40lb, which are in the doubles category are just a different shape? But they probably wouldn't be good for singles? Trying to figure out if I bought the wrong wing back then.

Im pretty sure, that this here is my exact bp/wing: Halcyon Infinity 40 Lb System Small SS BKP 27 kg Convertible STA BCD Black| Diveinn

I am not very sure about it, though the equipment is the lesser problem, if my wing is unsuitable that just means Ill have to dive with theirs. It has both a single and a double on the label thingy but maybe thats just wishful thinking. This dive is happening in warm water so I won't have a...

what would happen if I dive doubles with it? I vaguely remember that I specifically bought one which would at least technically be able to do it. But Im not sure any more.

There are some requirements, they don't just take anyone with advanced. Side question: can a 40lb wing work with double tanks?

Thanks that is reassuring. Can you describe the dive? Whats it like?

This is why I did Fundi. It improves diving immensely, everything you learn is with cave in mind. Its also hard to pass actually. However its not recognized as cave certification. Its what you do before you do the real tech course. But then again GUE is very thorough. Maybe GUE fundi is...

They seem to be doing this a while, this cave was explored in the 80s I believe. Its locked and you need a permit etc. I don't know about cave intro course, but GUE fundi is, imo, kind of like that?

We did valve drills, however we were told, those are unnecessary, since if something happens, you go to your buddy and don't rely on playing with your valves. So instead of woriiying about valves, better plan well and dive with people who will honor the buddy system. But yeah, if push comes to...

Yes, they expect backplate wing double tank configuration with 3 lights, full suit and hoody. I think I should be fine with my GUE setup, they have GUE on their website so they probably will accept it. Double tank is not new to me, but I usually dive single tank, which is why I need to have my...

Do you remember what the first "tourist" 200m are like? Is it a cavern or full penetration? Is it silty? Is there enough space?

Yeah that sounds very scary. From the videos I saw online its pitch black. They do claim to have legal basis in this "cave intro dive" format, so not sure what to think. They require everything to be according to hungarian law, I need a medical check, etc. It doesn't seem to be shady.

Good idea, I also thought about this. However at the very least I need my regs changed for double tank, so some work is going to be necessary. What about new batteries? The ones I have are all multiple years old (computer maybe 1, lights 2 or 3, maybe older even).

I asked for more information. Years ago I read its like a cavern now I read somewhere its 200m penetration in pitch black darkness...

No, doubles tank. I will have my own 2 backups and a loan main light.

Hello, I am planning on doing the "intro cave dive" in the famous Budapest caves (Hungary’s largest underwater cave lies just below Rózsadomb). For the intro dive they don't require cave certification, but they only penetrate to 200m following one line and back another line / way. They don't...

So what happens to the diver, who gets his reg pulled out of his mouth? Does the body immediately shut the airways? What if you are breathing in at the moment it happens?

Yeah man, I already am moving in this direction and have invested in new equipment + GUE Fundies. Just like to discuss small, possibly pointless details of the old DIR Videos wording. You are supposed to understand why things are the way they are I've learned.