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<h2>Topcamp info</h2>
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<h2>Topcamp info</h2>
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Things that are likely to be relevant at topcamp.
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Things that are likely to be relevant at topcamp.
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<li><a href="1staid.html">FIRST AID</a> - What is kept at top camp</li>
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<li><a href="rig/rigit.htm">SRT Rigging</a> - How to bolt and rig caves on expo.</li>
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<li><a href="charging.html">Drill battery charging</a> - How to charge drill batts. (important! you could break them)</li>
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<li><a href="charging.html">Drill battery charging</a> - How to charge drill batts. (important! you could break them)</li>
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<li><a href="look4.htm">Prospecting - first steps</a> - How to check out a possible entrance safely.</li>
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<li><a href="look4.htm">Prospecting - first steps</a> - How to check out a possible entrance safely.</li>
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<li><a href="/prospecting_guide/">Prospecting guide</a> - Maps of known entrances and potential locations of interest.</li>
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<li><a href="/prospecting_guide/">Prospecting guide</a> - Maps of known entrances and potential locations of interest.</li>
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<li><a href="solar.html">Solar Panels</a> - Set-up and put-away info.</li>
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<li><a href="solar.html">Solar Panels</a> - Set-up and put-away info.</li>
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<li><a href="bivirig.html">Bivi Rigging</a> - Bivvi rigging guide for topcamp.</li>
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<li><a href="bivirig.html">Bivi Rigging</a> - Bivvi rigging guide for topcamp.</li>
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<li><a href="photo.htm">Cave photography</a> - Very brief photograpy handbook.</li>
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<li><a href="photo.htm">Cave photography</a> - Very brief photograpy handbook.</li>
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<li><a href="rigit.htm">SRT Rigging</a> - How to rig caves on expo.</li>
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<li><a href="rig/intro.htm">SRT Rigging - Introduction</a> - Jump to: Introduction.</li>
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<li><a href="rig/boltin.htm">Placing bolts</a> - Guide to putting bolts.</li>
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<li><a href="1staid.html">First Aid</a> - Guide to First Aid.</li>
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<li><a href="leader.htm">Expo leader checklist</a> - For leaders: check these before you leave UK.</li>
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<li><a href="leader.htm">Expo leader checklist</a> - For leaders: check these before you leave UK.</li>
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<li><a href="treasurer.html">Expo treasurer's guide</a> - For treasurers: tasks, tips.</li>
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<li><a href="treasurer.html">Expo treasurer's guide</a> - For treasurers: tasks, tips.</li>
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<li><a href="index.htm">Expedition Handbook</a>
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<li><a href="survey/index.htm">Surveying guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="rig/rigit.html">Rigging guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="look4.htm">Prospecting guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="rescue.htm">Rescue guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="rigit.htm">Rigging guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="photo.htm">Photography guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="../index.htm">Back to Expedition Intro</a></li>
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href="../../1623/161/l/3wisea.htm">Three Wise Men</a>". The drill was in
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href="../../1623/161/l/3wisea.htm">Three Wise Men</a>". The drill was in
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such demand for this type of rigging that a second one was bought (and a third
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such demand for this type of rigging that a second one was bought (and a third
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may be borrowed...), and a number of members of the club have invested in
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may be borrowed...), and a number of members of the club have invested in
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drills for their own use.</p>
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drills for their own use [1990].</p>
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<p class="caption">Photo © Andy Atkinson, 1990</p>
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<p class="caption">Photo © Andy Atkinson, 1990</p>
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DL 2004/04/22. -->
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<li><a href="../index.htm">Expedition Handbook</a> - Intro
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<li><a href="../rigit.htm">Rigging guide (old page)</a></li>
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<li><a href="../rig/rigit.html">Rigging guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="../rig/index.htm">New Rigging Guide</a>:
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<li><a href="../survey/index.htm">Surveying guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="../look4.htm">Prospecting guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="../rig/boltin.htm">Placing bolts</a></li>
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<li><a href="../rescue.htm">Rescue guide</a></li>
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<li>Cambridge Underground 1991 <a href="../../years/1990/drill.htm">Drill
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Report</a></li>
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<li><a href="../../index.htm">Back to Expedition Intro page</a></li>
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<div class="onleft"><img src="../i/rbelay.jpg" width="300" height="600" alt="Approaching a rebelay" /></div>
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<h2 id="tophead">CUCC Expo Rigging Handbook</h2>
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<h2 id="tophead">CUCC Expo Rigging Handbook</h2>
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<h1>Approaching a typical rebelay</h1>
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<p>Tina White approaching a typical rebelay from below in Kaninchenhöhle.
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<p>Tina White approaching a typical rebelay from below in Kaninchenhöhle.
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Note that there is little slack in the rope above the rebelay, though there
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is no doubt that a lot will appear once the rope is loaded. This is something
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is no doubt that a lot will appear once the rope is loaded.
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to watch out for on the descent: when the slack disappears as the upper rope
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is unloaded, it is possible to find that you can't remove your descender from
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the rope without attaching an ascender to re-load it.</p>
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the rope without attaching an ascender to re-load it.</p>
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<p class="caption">Photo © Mark Dougherty, 199x</p>
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<p>This photo is to illustrate the (as yet unwritten) Expo Rigging Guide.</p>
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<p>Before you actually start drilling, it is wise to flatten the surface of the
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|
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the hole being flat. It is possible to drill a hole part-way with a power drill
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<p>There are two versions of these bolts, the HKD and the HKDS. The latter are
|
||||||
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easier to use, as they have a "shoulder" around the top of the bolt which sits
|
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<p>To place a HKDS, drill the hole in the obvious manner until it is deep
|
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|
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<p>Start with very gentle taps. The reason for this is so the shoulder can hold
|
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|
||||||
|
start by smashing it with all your might, the shoulder will bend and the bolt
|
||||||
|
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|
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|
can start hitting a bit harder.</p>
|
||||||
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|
||||||
|
<p>It is very important to hit the Hilti setting tools exactly square, as they
|
||||||
|
are made of very hard steel which is rather brittle and hence it is easy to
|
||||||
|
shear the end off. When the bolt is fully set, you should be able to see marks
|
||||||
|
on the shoulder of the spit from the four little teeth on the collar of the
|
||||||
|
driver; don't worry if you can't see all four setting marks, but aim for two at
|
||||||
|
least - one can easily be a consequence of leaning the driver over too far to
|
||||||
|
one side.</p>
|
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|
<p>Sometimes, in particularly hard rock, it can be impossible to get the
|
||||||
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setting marks. Use your judgement; if you're not making any progress despite
|
||||||
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<p>There are many obscure tricks of rigging that are specific to the case of
|
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exploration, and are rarely used in UK-style SRT.</p>
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exploration, and are rarely used in UK-style SRT.</p>
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||||||
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<p>A pendule is a technique for crossing a void more or less horizontally. It
|
<p>A pendule is a technique for crossing a void more or less horizontally. It
|
||||||
@ -23,6 +24,8 @@ far end, starts to become tight, attach your jammers to it and pull rope
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through until they take your weight; now prusik on this side, pausing to let
|
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|
||||||
out the rope through your descender as needed.</p>
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|
<p>There are a number of pendules <a href="../../fixaid.htm">left rigged</a> in
|
||||||
CUCC's caves, to avoid having to repeat death-defying climbs and traverses that
|
CUCC's caves, to avoid having to repeat death-defying climbs and traverses that
|
||||||
were originally used to reach the far ends.</p>
|
were originally used to reach the far ends.</p>
|
||||||
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<h4>Tyrolean traverses</h4>
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<h4>Tyrolean traverses</h4>
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||||||
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<!-- This needs work. I haven't actually ever done a tyrolean underground, and
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|
||||||
|
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|
||||||
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|
||||||
<p>A tyrolean is used in much the same places as a pendule - roughly horizontal
|
<p>A tyrolean is used in much the same places as a pendule - roughly horizontal
|
||||||
traverses across voids - but is much more difficult to rig, and dangerous if
|
traverses across voids - but is much more difficult to rig, and dangerous if
|
||||||
not rigged right. The idea is to have a tensioned line across, which you can
|
not rigged right. The idea is to have a tensioned line across, which you can
|
||||||
@ -49,10 +55,12 @@ backups, or multiple spits - with a completely independent backup line rigged
|
|||||||
parallel to the main line (but not under tension). A Z-rig or something similar
|
parallel to the main line (but not under tension). A Z-rig or something similar
|
||||||
can be used to tension the rope.</p>
|
can be used to tension the rope.</p>
|
||||||
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||||||
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<p>Read Sherry's <a href="sherry-mayo.html#tyrol">notes and diagrams on Tyroleans</a>.
|
||||||
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|
||||||
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|
||||||
<p>Tyroleans are also important in rescue rigs, where they can be the only safe
|
<p>Tyroleans are also important in rescue rigs, where they can be the only safe
|
||||||
way to transport a stretcher across a traverse; this lies out of the scope of
|
way to transport a stretcher across a traverse; this lies out of the scope of
|
||||||
this guide, and is well covered in <i>Life on a line</i> (available online
|
this guide, and is well covered in <i><a href="http://www.lifeonaline.com/">Life on a line</a></i>; on Expo there should be a copy in the tatty hut.)</p>
|
||||||
somewhere; on Exo there should be a copy in the tatty hut.)</p>
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<h4>Rope protectors</h4>
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||||||
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|
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weight is across it on the rope, which should then keep it secure.</p>
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the usual manoeuvres, such as passing knots, rebelays and deviations,
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changing from abseil to prusik and vice versa. "Familiar" means you can do it
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in the dark with cold hands, with complete confidence in your safety and with
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reasonable efficiency. Choice of ropes is not covered, as by the time you are
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on the expedition it will be too late ! Neither is this guide concerned with
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personal SRT equipment except where the demands of caving in Austria require
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gear in addition to that you would normally use on a typical Yorkshire
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weekend.</p>
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<p>Self-rescue may also be important in Austria - this should be covered in
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the rescue guide (but isn't - yet). It is recommended that you should
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practice all these techniques somewhere safe and warm - preferably in the UK
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before departure rather than up a tree behind the potato hut in a
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thunderstorm!</p>
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<h3>Differences from Yorkshire.</h3>
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<p>This is new exploration, so you cannot rely on belays to have been tested
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by previous generations of cavers. Similarly, loose rocks will not have been
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cleared or dislodged by earlier parties. Natural belays may not be available,
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so you will have to place bolts, rather than look for the shiny P-hangers
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placed by CNCC parties. You won't know in advance how long pitches are going
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to be, so the ropes you have with you may need to be cut or knotted. Party
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size is usually small - everyone needs to be able to make a contribution to
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safe rigging. The first one down may be rigging a new rope to replace a
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damaged one, or one of less than ideal length. The second may have to remove
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the old rope on his descent.</p>
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<p>Conversely, the caves are deeper, longer and colder than Yorkshire, so
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parties need to move safely and efficiently to avoid exhaustion and exposure.
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Flooding on pitches can be sudden and severe, water very cold, and the
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location of flood inlets not always obvious - rigging for security in flood
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is often critical. Ropes remain in place over several trips, and rock may be
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very sharp - every party must be alert to the danger of abrasion and be
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prepared to rerig if necessary. Finally, rigging points placed on exploration
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may need to be used on expeditions for years to come, so maintenance of bolts
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on the final derigging trips is important.</p>
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<h1>Introduction</h1>
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<h1>Your first pitch</h1>
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<h3>Prerequisites:</h3>
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<p>This section of the Expo handbook assumes that you are familiar with all
|
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||||||
the usual manoeuvres, such as passing knots, rebelays and deviations,
|
|
||||||
changing from abseil to prusik and vice versa. "Familiar" means you can do it
|
|
||||||
in the dark with cold hands, with complete confidence in your safety and with
|
|
||||||
reasonable efficiency. Choice of ropes is not covered, as by the time you are
|
|
||||||
on the expedition it will be too late ! Neither is this guide concerned with
|
|
||||||
personal SRT equipment except where the demands of caving in Austria require
|
|
||||||
gear in addition to that you would normally use on a typical Yorkshire
|
|
||||||
weekend.</p>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Self-rescue may also be important in Austria - this should be covered in
|
|
||||||
the rescue guide (but isn't - yet). It is recommended that you should
|
|
||||||
practice all these techniques somewhere safe and warm - preferably in the UK
|
|
||||||
before departure rather than up a tree behind the potato hut in a
|
|
||||||
thunderstorm!</p>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<h3>Differences from Yorkshire.</h3>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>This is new exploration, so you cannot rely on belays to have been tested
|
|
||||||
by previous generations of cavers. Similarly, loose rocks will not have been
|
|
||||||
cleared or dislodged by earlier parties. Natural belays may not be available,
|
|
||||||
so you will have to place bolts, rather than look for the shiny P-hangers
|
|
||||||
placed by CNCC parties. You won't know in advance how long pitches are going
|
|
||||||
to be, so the ropes you have with you may need to be cut or knotted. Party
|
|
||||||
size is usually small - everyone needs to be able to make a contribution to
|
|
||||||
safe rigging. The first one down may be rigging a new rope to replace a
|
|
||||||
damaged one, or one of less than ideal length. The second may have to remove
|
|
||||||
the old rope on his descent.</p>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Conversely, the caves are deeper, longer and colder than Yorkshire, so
|
|
||||||
parties need to move safely and efficiently to avoid exhaustion and exposure.
|
|
||||||
Flooding on pitches can be sudden and severe, water very cold, and the
|
|
||||||
location of flood inlets not always obvious - rigging for security in flood
|
|
||||||
is often critical. Ropes remain in place over several trips, and rock may be
|
|
||||||
very sharp - every party must be alert to the danger of abrasion and be
|
|
||||||
prepared to rerig if necessary. Finally, rigging points placed on exploration
|
|
||||||
may need to be used on expeditions for years to come, so maintenance of bolts
|
|
||||||
on the final derigging trips is important.</p>
|
|
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|
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<h3>A New Pitch !</h3>
|
<h3>A New Pitch !</h3>
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|
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@ -90,6 +50,11 @@ minimum length of rope needed before a rebelay is required.</p>
|
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<h3>Rigging it</h3>
|
<h3>Rigging it</h3>
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<a href="../l/rbelay.html">
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|
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|
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|
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|
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<p>There are two two obvious tactical errors you can make when rigging a new
|
<p>There are two two obvious tactical errors you can make when rigging a new
|
||||||
pitch. On the one hand, you can spend ages bolting a perfect hang, only
|
pitch. On the one hand, you can spend ages bolting a perfect hang, only
|
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for the first person to find the pitch ends blind. On the other hand, you
|
for the first person to find the pitch ends blind. On the other hand, you
|
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@ -121,29 +86,22 @@ stand in - especially if the pitch above is short. Overmuch slack at a
|
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rebelay will result in a high fall-factor if the belay fails.</p>
|
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<p>Although progress is achingly slow, there are some bits of a CUCC-specific
|
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<li><a href="rig/intro.htm">Introduction</a></li>
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<li><a href="rig/boltin.htm">Placing Bolts</a></li>
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<p>As this doesn't cover very much, we recommend you look at Sherry Mayo's <a
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href="http://www.cavepage.magna.com.au/cave/SRTrig.html">Rigging for alpine SRT
|
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(Beta version)</a>. This is aimed at users in Australia, but is based on York
|
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and Oxford U.C.C. practices in the Picos de Europa (N.Spain), which is in many
|
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ways similar to Austria. <!--If you are reading this page from a local disc or CD
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(rather than over the net) you may find that there is a <a
|
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href="3rdparty/sherry/srtrig.htm">local copy</a> of this guide.--></p>
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<p>It is intended to add rigging guides to the descriptions for each pitch
|
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series in CUCC's major caves - these will be graphical, and based on sketch
|
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rigging guides currently in various survey and log books. Look for the
|
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rigging guide link in the descriptions. To help people add rigging
|
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guides to the cave descriptions, it is essential that rigging
|
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guides are drawn for any new rigging or rerigging each year. Ideally, this
|
|
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should be done by the person who did the rigging the next time he is at Base
|
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Camp (or even in the Top Camp log). It's also essential for future years to
|
|
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record any gear left <span lang="la">in situ</span>, so that we can keep the <a
|
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href="../fixaid.htm">Fixed Aids</a> list up to date.</p>
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|
||||||
|
While much of the material will be familiar to those with extensive SRT
|
||||||
|
experience in the UK, there are factors unique to
|
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