What "specialty" equipment is NEEDED for cave diving?
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Jason B:Long hose
bungie back-up
HID (primary light)
2 back-up lights
doubles (probably need a BP/W set-up unless you have one of the few BC's that will allow doubles...even then, you'll probably want a BP/W set-up)
Primary reel (400ft)
Safety reel (150ft)
gap and jump reels (or spools)
line markers (arrows and cookies)
non-split fins
back-up mask (nice to have)
Doc Intrepid:Not all equipment is needed up-front.
IOW, for example, many cavern students take classes with a single tank.
Your best bet is to find an instructor you can work with, and ask your instructor to assist you in setting up your rig for their class. You will acquire this equipment over a period of time, and learn to use it one or two item(s) at a time.
There is little benefit in task-loading yourself with all of it at once. It just gets frustrating. Adding complexity one or two elements at a time generally works out better for most divers...
Best,
Doc
scubajoh44:Yeah....I went on a cavern dive in Mexico this last summer and got addicted BAD. I want to see more caves and caverns but don't have the equipment. Thought I'de ask what I needed before I take the class. (just to be a little more prepared)