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Squirrel Girl wrote:I assume that if I want to go dry caving, that I don't need vertical gear? Don't laugh, I think there are small pits in FL. And there are underwater caves that if they were dry you'd need a rope. I won't have room for vertigear, but I could bring a helmet and Apex for a dry cave.
durkion wrote:Squirrel Girl wrote:I assume that if I want to go dry caving, that I don't need vertical gear? Don't laugh, I think there are small pits in FL. And there are underwater caves that if they were dry you'd need a rope. I won't have room for vertigear, but I could bring a helmet and Apex for a dry cave.
It depends on which dry caves you end up going to. While there are plenty of dry caves in Florida that are completely horizontal, there are also many where vertical gear is needed and required by the landowner or land manager. For example, both Warrens cave, and Catacombs which we have video of on the convention web page require vertical gear. While a full frog or ropewalker system is not needed for either cave, you do need to be tied in to a rope with a harness. Other caves in the state do require full gear. I'd say if you dont have room, stick to the horizontal caves. If you've got a little room, throw in a harness and a few prusiks along with that helmet. This will get you in a few more caves then no vert gear at all. Then check out the caving kiosk for which caves you will be able to explore with the gear you brought with you. See you in a few days!!
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wendy wrote:I'm thinking of stopping by this week, are the vedors at the college or the campground?
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