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Video: It Depends
Memorizing a few rules might serve you well when you are just getting started, but ultimately you will encounter situations where the ability to discern when one technique or system is appropriate and when it is not will be critical.
In this episode, Rich explains the importance of understanding the reasons behind different techniques and systems in canyoneering and the need to adapt based on the circumstances. The conversation highlights the diversity of canyons and the importance of learning a broad range of skills and being able to discern which skills are appropriate in different situations.
Please share your comments below the video.
Key Takeaways
- It Depends – (example) the decision to tie knots in the end of ropes for rappelling in canyoneering depends on various factors such as the presence of water, the length of the rope, and the specific situation.
- Understanding the reasons behind different techniques and systems in canyoneering is crucial for making informed decisions.
- Canyoneering requires a broad range of skills and the ability to discern which skills are appropriate in different circumstances.
- The diversity of canyons makes canyoneering an amazing sport, but it also necessitates the need for adaptability and learning.
Responses
I remember the first few classes I took from Rich. I just wanted to know what to do…..I wanted to know the “rules”. I did not want to know why or why not…. Just tell me what to do and I will do it. Unfortunately for me it was not that easy. You have to understand the why. And the more experience I gained and the more I learned from Rich the more I began to understand the importance of why.