gbray
Contributor
I had an eye opening experience today. I am not a cave diver but as I have expressed before I do have an interest. I went to my local quarry for my usual weekend dive and all the regulars were leaving as I got there late. Since they don't allow solo diving I was forced to help the staff who were working on the platforms. I often try to assist and know all the staff so they tolerate me. We had to move and re-anchor the platforms. The bottom 15 feet got so black I could not see my hand until pressed against my face mask .I certainly couldn't see the other diver at my shoulder. I could only feel him when we bumped against each other. I have been in low viz before but this was no viz. I searched for 20 minutes to find a light one of the divers dropped (and it was on). I never did see it. Only felt it. it was the darkest I have ever experienced in broad daylight.
On my way home I got to wondering if this is what a siltout in a cave is like. The only difference is I could ascend 20 feet and see again. We were about 37 feet deep.
Can anyone relate?
On my way home I got to wondering if this is what a siltout in a cave is like. The only difference is I could ascend 20 feet and see again. We were about 37 feet deep.
Can anyone relate?