tim.rose2
Active member
A few of mine:
1. Put a couple of cable ties in your over suit pocket and then forget about them. One day when something breaks you'll be thankful they're there.
2. Maillon's are extremely boring to rig with. The price (compared to Krabs) is attractive but you'll hate them!
3. I don't think it's available anymore (thank god) but never buy that bloody awful cheap gold coloured 10mm rope. I know lots of cavers who made this mistake including myself!
4. If visiting an unfamiliar caving region listen to what the locals tell you to wear. If they're in wetsuits, boiler suits or have 3 pairs of knee pads on it's probably for a good reason.
5. Don't underestimate short caves, particularly in lesser visited areas.
6. Leave twice as long as you think you need to find a cave you've not been too before.
1. Put a couple of cable ties in your over suit pocket and then forget about them. One day when something breaks you'll be thankful they're there.
2. Maillon's are extremely boring to rig with. The price (compared to Krabs) is attractive but you'll hate them!
3. I don't think it's available anymore (thank god) but never buy that bloody awful cheap gold coloured 10mm rope. I know lots of cavers who made this mistake including myself!
4. If visiting an unfamiliar caving region listen to what the locals tell you to wear. If they're in wetsuits, boiler suits or have 3 pairs of knee pads on it's probably for a good reason.
5. Don't underestimate short caves, particularly in lesser visited areas.
6. Leave twice as long as you think you need to find a cave you've not been too before.