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Experience nature as naturally as possible
There are many diveable caves, such as in the Lot in France or the Molnar Janos in Hungary. They are well known and explored and have well thought-out logistics that enable the diver to explore them comfortably. However, near-natural, little-known and non-commercially operated underground diving destinations are particularly fascinating.
Report by Jan Holland
For me, the attraction is to experience nature as unadulterated as possible. It already starts with the research that precedes my dives and cave explorations. From the first knowledge of a little-known cave to the actual exploration, I usually have a lot to do. During my research I also quickly realise whether my object of desire is suitable for an apnoea dive at all. Even if a cave is not one of the most well-known places, there are usually cave plans that are very useful for assessing whether the cave is diveable for me, as well as for planning my equipment.
A very important aspect here is the planning of the weight I take with me. When I dive into a cave where I reach depth, such as here, I need less weight on my belt than when crossing a shallow siphon, such as here. Furthermore, my planning attention is focused on fins.
If I am in a wide cave, or in narrow, low cavities, I would stir up too much sediment with my fin strokes, like here.
These are questions, however, that I often cannot fully clarify in my planning and that need clarification on site during the actual dive. And so I always feel my way towards my goal in several dives in the respective cave. For example, I don't cross a longer siphon in just one attempt, but in several steps, looking for sections where I can turn around if necessary.
Lighting is also very important. I carry fivefold redundant lighting with me and I also position a light source at the cave entrance. In addition, I let people know at home when I am going into the cave and report back immediately after the dive. Of course, it is also agreed what to do if I do not report back within the agreed period.
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