I would backup the previous reccomendations of Exley's book. It's cheap, and very valuable for a first look at some of the extra considerations that are absolutely essential in cave diving. For less than ten bucks, you can't beat it.
Secondly, to answer your question above (even though you didn't ask me), I think the reasons for wanting to cave dive are different for everyone. For me, it's the draw of the unknown and the completely different. I have a hard time turning every single dive because I just want to go around one more corner every single time. Additionally, for me, I like how gear intensive it is. Scuba is filled with gear junkies in general, but only with the more advanced disciplines do you REALLY get into some serious equipment, dealing with different configurations (that actually matter), gear types, etc. etc. Some people just like to do it for the mental challenge. Some people like the peace of being deep under the earth in a still and silent world. Some are drawn to the geologics, some to the pure exploratory nature.
Cave diving has a different pull for everyone... but in general, everyone who really gets into cave diving end up part of a great community of divers....
You've got the right idea though. Get the training first! Be prepared. For the most part, the only dead cave divers are ones who break the rules.
Good luck!
Secondly, to answer your question above (even though you didn't ask me), I think the reasons for wanting to cave dive are different for everyone. For me, it's the draw of the unknown and the completely different. I have a hard time turning every single dive because I just want to go around one more corner every single time. Additionally, for me, I like how gear intensive it is. Scuba is filled with gear junkies in general, but only with the more advanced disciplines do you REALLY get into some serious equipment, dealing with different configurations (that actually matter), gear types, etc. etc. Some people just like to do it for the mental challenge. Some people like the peace of being deep under the earth in a still and silent world. Some are drawn to the geologics, some to the pure exploratory nature.
Cave diving has a different pull for everyone... but in general, everyone who really gets into cave diving end up part of a great community of divers....
You've got the right idea though. Get the training first! Be prepared. For the most part, the only dead cave divers are ones who break the rules.
Good luck!
