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OverviewThe Caving Technical Guide is an instructional publication from the French School of Caving, in association with the French Federation of Speleology. It is the English language edition of the best-selling instructional book originally published in France. This full colour manual describes the various techniques and equipment relating to caving - it is not simply a catalogue of instruction, but more of a guide to progression and how to overcome situations which will be encountered underground. The techniques demonstrated are those taught by the French School of Caving. Sections and chapters include: The French Caving Federation's recommendations: safety and prevention on novice trips; Protecting the underground environment; Organising a trip; Personal equipment; Progress without vertical gear; Group equipment; Control and management of personal protective equipment; Progression involving rigging - type A & B ropes; type L ropes; other techniques; 30 pages of rescue and self-rescue techniques; Supervising and instructing - descending, ascending; Specialised techniques - climbing; pull-through trips; winter; long trips; and, Serious and unexpected situations - accident; floods. Full Product DetailsAuthor: French School Of CavingPublisher: Editions Gap Imprint: Editions Gap ISBN: 9782900894262ISBN 10: 2900894263 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 25 May 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |