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It's never good idea to go to any kind of overhead environment without proper equipment and training with or without cave certified guides. Take a look at recent report from the area you're referencing to - there was tripple fatality at cenote Chac Mol on April 19 this year.

It would be useful if you can split this figure to class-gear just to give us a clear picture. Regarding the expectations, you have the right to expect to get best training and you have the right to set the bar of expectations as high as possible. I suggest you to share your view of this...

:popcorn: I'm not sure if you know what you're talking about ...

The light cord should always go under the long hose when the light head is clipped off - temporary or permanent - cord loop tucked under the hose and waist strap.

I can't believe that a whole year passed so quickly. But the team gathered again and made some pretty interesting dives. Karst Odyssey 2011 Update | Global Underwater Explorers Thanks to JP we have nice trailer and I hope we'll have a nice DVD in month or two.

:popcorn: After years and years we still have the same type of posts: "Oh, I can't do that but my advice is change this and that and you'll be OK". My advice is as same as always: "Hit some water and practice a little bit."

Thanks for reminding us :D Besides the diving itself, in my case, the system has helped a lot in establishing ties with cave diving comunity. Couple of years ago I couldn't imagine diving on a cave project. Now, I'm a part of GUE cave project in Bosnia, diving there with Chris, Fred and lot of...

We do cave diving in Bosnia at approx. same temp. As well as open water in Northern Adriatic during winter. And everything can be clipped-unclipped with any type of gloves.

That's what I said after my C1 class. I also remember when I said: "Those caves will never see me. I'll never dip my head in those holes." But as time passes decisions are chenged :D Now, I just have to rearange my schedule and to decide France or Mexico for C2. Congratulations! It was nice...

Do you suggest enhancing trip-kit with tire patches? I heard that weather was OK. Any significant weather changes in following days? I slowly packing my gear for next week :cool2:

The push dives were performed by RB80 team. Video, photo, survey and old lines repairing dives were done on OC by C1 and C2 teams. Some gas was brought by team members, the rest was provided localy. Gas mixing equipment and compressor were provided by local club.

Although my contribution to the project was quite modest, I'm proud I was part of it. Balkans Cave Exploration Project July 2010 Trip Report | Global Underwater Explorers

By taking a class, learning how to handle and use particular piece of gear and understanding why it's used in that way, thinking about principles applied and trying to get broader picture.

Actually, I would say that SPG is :) backup pressure gauge. The primary pressure gauge is your bottom timer: by tracking your exposure you know how much gas you have - SPG is there just to confirm what you expect to see.

I didn't have cave scenario in my mind (I'm baby Cave 1 :D) but that's we usually do in Tech-2 dives: switch to BG on the fly with no big hassle, if somebody does it before others (because of any reason) he/she notifies the rest after switch.

It's little bit OT: Do you flash when you make switch from the bottom stage (when closing stage valve) if it's done earlier in the dive then expected? Or you just notice team after switch?

When I mentioned "doing more by yourself" I thought about extending diagnostics rather then trying to fix the problem. E.g. in real life if you make wrong assumption on valve failure and close working one, you should evaluate the situation and try to correct your diagnosis.

Well, it depends on level ... At T1/C1 level it's taught like you described whilst at T2 you're encouraged to do more by yourself.

That's very strong argument :D

I really don't see how arguments about death fish or death lobster bouyancy contribute to wing sizing and proper weighting discussion. Especially in this sub-forum. There's an easy solution for armchair divers to check validity of posted advices: go diving!