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Changing from ascending to descending to ascending should be one of the first skills taught new vertical cavers and I really don't consider anyone who hasn't mastered this basic skill as either competent or safe to be on rope.
hank_moon wrote:A-MEN! Seen too many cavers get on rope w/o a clew how to handle the tiniest hang-up. One thing goes wrong and it's rescue time. Deplorable. It's hard to believe the NSS hasn't been more aggressive about promoting safety over the years. The mentor/club approach has its plusses, but tends to slow progress toward competence.
Cheryl Jones wrote:...I agree that there is more that the NSS could be doing to promote and teach safety. NSS safety education, promotion, and review are the responsibility of the Safety and Techniques Committee. Regrettably, the NSS has not had active and assertive STC chairmen for many years...
verticaver wrote:...Funny thing was with this girl, while she descended in front of the school, not only did her hair get pulled in, but in the few seconds it began to happen, it also sucked in her shirt between her breasts. ...
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