A Prize for Top Technical Tip
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cavermark
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SamT said:Not sure folks are taking this too seriously.
There is actually an actual prize to be actually given to someone for an actual decent caving tip. I'm not allowed to enter, being a mod, but I'd be trying a bit harder than you lot if I was allowed. :ras:
That's a top tip, technically, Sam
No harm in an actual bit of light heartedness along the way is there?
SamT
Moderator
No harm in light hearted banter at all, I'm just surprised nobody's actually seriously gone for any tips (bar Peter with the 'dig your dig to at least kneeling height).
So (with Pegasus's blessing) - here's a serious contender.
Use a krab clipped to your chinstrap to help stuff a rope into a tackle sack. Its something we all have to do regularly. I usually have one of those DMM revolver krabs with the built in pulley on my harness anyhow so I use that.
http://youtu.be/noCEl5XDEJU
Its brilliant if you've got a lot of rope to pack prior or post a big trip. I often forget I've got the krab on my chin, which has clearly happened in this photo if you look closely (at my chin.... not elsewhere :-[ )
So (with Pegasus's blessing) - here's a serious contender.
Use a krab clipped to your chinstrap to help stuff a rope into a tackle sack. Its something we all have to do regularly. I usually have one of those DMM revolver krabs with the built in pulley on my harness anyhow so I use that.
http://youtu.be/noCEl5XDEJU
Its brilliant if you've got a lot of rope to pack prior or post a big trip. I often forget I've got the krab on my chin, which has clearly happened in this photo if you look closely (at my chin.... not elsewhere :-[ )
TheBitterEnd
Well-known member
Feels a bit swotty and I am usually all for having a laugh but decided to be a rope-whore so posted a serious suggestion in the digging section.
Maj
Active member
Caving shreddies.
Don't wear cotton under garment (caving shreddies/T shirts) beneath fury suit etc. They hold the damp water and stay cold for a lot longer. Even just stopping during a caving trip they feel cod and damp. Instead wear man-made fibre under garments eg swimming trunks/rash vest. They hold very little water, and so if damp when putting on they warm up very quickly. Dry quicker in drying rooms etc. so are less likely to be damp in the first place. They don't feel cold and damp when stopping for a break and don't sup the heat away. Also good for underground camps, because again are so much more pleasant to put on in the morning.
I used to wear old cotton shreddies, tried synthetic, will never wear cotton caving shreddies again.
Maj.
Don't wear cotton under garment (caving shreddies/T shirts) beneath fury suit etc. They hold the damp water and stay cold for a lot longer. Even just stopping during a caving trip they feel cod and damp. Instead wear man-made fibre under garments eg swimming trunks/rash vest. They hold very little water, and so if damp when putting on they warm up very quickly. Dry quicker in drying rooms etc. so are less likely to be damp in the first place. They don't feel cold and damp when stopping for a break and don't sup the heat away. Also good for underground camps, because again are so much more pleasant to put on in the morning.
I used to wear old cotton shreddies, tried synthetic, will never wear cotton caving shreddies again.
Maj.
Bottlebank
New member
SamT said:Not sure folks are taking this too seriously.
There is actually an actual prize to be actually given to someone for an actual decent caving tip. I'm not allowed to enter, being a mod, but I'd be trying a bit harder than you lot if I was allowed. :ras:
Send me all the moderators tips, if I win I'll happily split the rope four or five ways?
Maj
Active member
Silicone Grease.
Use it for O-ring seals on lamps, torches, Daren drums etc. Don't use vaseline (petroleum products) because these get absorbed by the rubber causing the rubber to swell. Silicone grease is available from most good plumbers merchants in small tubs which should last a good few years for most cavers (although once you've got some, you'll probably find a lot more uses for it).
Maj.
Use it for O-ring seals on lamps, torches, Daren drums etc. Don't use vaseline (petroleum products) because these get absorbed by the rubber causing the rubber to swell. Silicone grease is available from most good plumbers merchants in small tubs which should last a good few years for most cavers (although once you've got some, you'll probably find a lot more uses for it).
Maj.
global_s
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cavermark said:Maj said:
I used the term "technical pants" for synthetic undies on a suggested kit list for a recent expedition. Some of the team thought I was referring to some specialist bedroom activities...
With all the creeping americanisms I'd have thought you meant softshell trousers. Which would be quite unpleasant under a cave suit.
andychapm
New member
After getting through numerous right handed gloves on expeditions because of the rope wearing holes in the gloves whilst descending, I thought of this.
I cut a rectangle out of an old set of rubber gloves, cut two slits in it.
It can then be placed over the thumb and forefinger, meaning this will wear out instead of the gloves whilst descending.
I've now used it on a couple of deep expeditions and have cut my glove expenditure from 5 odd sets to 1 or 2.
I cut a rectangle out of an old set of rubber gloves, cut two slits in it.
It can then be placed over the thumb and forefinger, meaning this will wear out instead of the gloves whilst descending.
I've now used it on a couple of deep expeditions and have cut my glove expenditure from 5 odd sets to 1 or 2.
cavermark
New member
Not a serious/proper tip/attempt for the prize - but I thought this looked useful in general...
http://7secvidsu4.us/create-tuna-torch-brilliant/
http://7secvidsu4.us/create-tuna-torch-brilliant/
