Cavern Diving Jackson Blue Springs / Orca Torch D710 Test

WARNING Diving in an overhead environment is extremely dangerous as you DO NOT have immediate access to the surface during an emergency. Attempting to go into a cavern or cave should only be done after receiving proper training.
Welcome to Jackson Blue Springs, home to one of the coolest caverns and cave systems for scuba diving. Home to Ed Sorenson and Cave Adventurers this beautiful fresh water spring is not only for divers but for families as well. Its crystal clear waters is amazing to swim and relax in. The park has a diving board and slide as a fun way to get into the water. In this video my dive buddy and I venture into the cavern to explore for the first time. The cavern was huge with a ton of geologic history layered throughout the limestone, which made the dive very interesting as we were always finding new layers and new fossils. Additionally, Orca Torch sent me the D719 Dive Light to test and review. Check out the video to see my thoughts on it.
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Is cavern diving dangerous? Yes
Is cave diving dangerous? Yes
Can it be made a lot safer? Yes, through proper training.
If cavern diving and cave diving interests you, then seek out proper training. Edd Sorenson offers classes in intro to cave all the way through full cave diver. Here is the site to get more information.
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I will start my sidemount and Technical diver training early next year and then will venture into getting full cave certified.
The Blue Springs provides water to Merritt’s Mill Pond, a 202-acre reservoir and well-known fishing spot. For the last four decades, this principal spring and headwaters have been subcontracted to Jackson County and operated as a leisure facility with swimming, picnicking, and some scuba diving instruction and discovery.
With a year-round water temperature in the range of 68-72℉, Jackson Blue Springs pumps an impressive 64.6 million gallons daily. The crystalline fluid is one of the most visually stunning in the region and is built for visitors. Surrounded by trees and many types of birds, the peaceful atmosphere is very popular among residents and visitors.
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[@adventuresofjandk]

Dude. This was a great video. Glad to see companies are noticing what you are doing as well. That thumbnail is epic.

[@ActiveDutyOutdoors]

Thank you! The cavern was awesome! That’s the second light they have sent me. Now just to get them to send me some video lights! Lol

[@DownSouthDiver]

Been waiting on this one! Awesome footage

[@ActiveDutyOutdoors]

Thank you! You’ll have to come down and dive it. I’m sure Chris would be more than willing to do it again and I would for sure.

[@activedutysports8023]

Very beautiful water would love to come see it for myself.

[@ActiveDutyOutdoors]

It’s very clear. They have kayak rentals there too.

[@mattpoland8250]

Will be there this weekend finishing dives 3 and 4 for Cavern certification, in sidemount. Now I'll have an idea of what to expect in the cavern zone.

[@ActiveDutyOutdoors]

The cavern there is pretty awesome. When me and buddy went we were the only 2 in there so it felt huge.

[@mattpoland8250]

@@ActiveDutyOutdoors Cavern cert through PSAI complete. The cavern was awesome! Unlike your trip we had multiple groups of cave divers and intro to cave students in there with us, many lines were run. Tough but very good and useful training for safely diving in an overhead environment. We dove Vortex the day before, and two OW divers followed us in 150' with no lights or alternate gas source; first hand look at why places get closed to diving. Be safe out there folks, and stay within the limits of your training.