General Caving Techniques page

[Keith L]

The page http://ukcaving.com/wiki/index.php/General_caving_techniques was a bit threadbare, only the headings after the first few lines. I've added some drivel as a starter, not quite sure what we wanted so I've written it very much as a novice introduction. Undo/tear apart/ridicule as appropriate 

 

[IanWalker]

very good generally but maybe a bit heavy on the 'mind games'.

 

[langcliffe]

very good generally but maybe a bit heavy on the 'mind games'.

As a matter of principle, if you feel that something can be improved, do feel free to change it. The hardest thing is to put something up from new; improving it is relatively easy as you have an existing context to work within.

 

[Keith L]

very good generally but maybe a bit heavy on the 'mind games'.

Then change it  I put it up there because we had a blank space, having something at least promotes discussion and refinement. I promise I wont sulk too much if you do improve it 

 

[knuckledragger]

I find that progressing forward on all fours is a particularly good method to use when negotiating lowish passages.
Even lower passages is where i find the most efficient way is to get on ones belly and use elbows/forearms, and knees/thighs/toes to advace (and retract)
Wherever possible and passage height allows I find that walking upright certainly speeds things up...