Rec or Tech?

[Teamcasa]

I'm with the others this. Once you no longer have direct and by that I mean unrestricted, unhindered access to the surface, you are no longer diving recreationally.

The fun in diving can dies the moment you get hung up in a silt filled haze.

 

[FireInMyBones]

...and then from what I can see a hallway that goes on to more...

But what is beyond the hallway? In cave diving, the Grim Reaper beckons softly from just around the bend, "You've made it this far. Don't you want to see what is up ahead? Come a little farther."

No amount of good intention can make up for good training.

I do not mean that you would not dive your plan, but too many people die by going a few kicks further. We would not want you on that list.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Just curious ... how familiar are you with using a reel? Do you know how to look for and make tie-offs in such a way that you could follow them with your eyes closed ... and without entangling yourself in your own line? Have you practiced it?

I know it sounds trivial, but once you remove gravity, reel line has a tendency to take on a life of its own if not handled properly ... I refer to it as "underwater macrame" when I watch my students making their initial attempts.

It's a great skill to have ... and one that merits complete comfort in open water environs before attempting it in a confined space (that's a pump station term, by the way).

In that cavern class that Dive-aholic mentioned you'll learn how to properly lay a line and how to follow it by feel. You'd be amazed at how much time it takes to go even a short distance when you have to do everything by feel. It brings home how easy it would be to underestimate both the time and amount of gas you'll need to do something as simple as cross a reasonably small room.

My point is that it's really easy to judge how you might respond to something based on terms you're familiar with ... but in an unfamiliar environment those tasks take on a whole different level of complexity.

That's why the training is so utterly important. Dude ... we want to read all about that dive when you've done it. Get the training ... do it safely ... that way we can enjoy sharing it with you ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[Cap335]

I've never heard of this, if you don't mind tell us which lake.

Randy

 

[TSandM]

Just wanted to get some opinions from some more experianced divers.

Well, you've gotten a few, and all of us have said it's not a good idea.

 

[Teller]

I've never heard of this, if you don't mind tell us which lake.

Randy

Lake Stillhouse in Belton TX

 

[texdiveguy]

With only proper training and skill would one want to attempt this type of dive,,,,either full cave or full wreck penetration level, plus the proper equipment and the skills to use it....EVEN with this level of training and skill, there are no guarantees of returning, some of the best divers of either protocol have died in similar situations.

 

[Jeff Toorish]

Sounds like you have your answer.

Safe Diving

Jeff

 

[elan]

using a reel and a pony bottle.

I"m not a tech diver but the notion of a pony bottle threw out a big red flag for me

 

[Cave Diver]

Looks as if everyone has covered this pretty thoroughly already.