Caving Archives - Swaygo Gear

Squeeze Box

Post author:Scott McCrea
Post published:March 9, 2015
Post category:cavers Caving design DIY Squeeze box Swaygo Gear

Here's the squeeze box I built. It packs down to fit inside itself for easy storage and transport. We tested it at a grotto meeting and there are several things…

Variable Friction

Post author:Scott McCrea
Post published:January 22, 2014
Post category:bars basics Caving descender equipment figure 8 Friction gear instructions micro rack rack rappel test rappelling rope skills technique training Vertical

How to use the greatest feature of a rappel rack. Scott McCrea NSS#40839RL Out-of-control rappels, feeding rope, frustration, and exhaustion are possible results of improper rappel rack use. The friction…

Biner vs. Rack Lever

Post author:Scott McCrea
Post published:November 30, 2012
Post category:biner carabiner Caving equipment failure rack rappel test rappelling rope Vertical videos

Recently, on the Vertical Cavers Facebook page, there was a post about breaking a crossloaded biner with a rack eye. There are documented incidents and fatalities. I even tried it a few years…