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Meeting DWS-ers in Mallorca/ how busy are places in May

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csl:
Yep, thats a sobering account. I went to go DWS on my own at Diablo once but fortunately was terrified enough to just do some traversing and go home.

The thing I can't get out of my mind when at somewhere like Lulworth is whether I (or they) would die if I hit an oblivious standup paddle boarder/swimmer/kayaker when falling 10 meters onto their head.

Paul B:

--- Quote from: i_a_coops on January 26, 2024, 02:40:42 pm ---I remember opening my eyes underwater, not being able to see anything, and not knowing which way was up.

Next thing I remember was being back on the surface but having the distinct feeling that I was watching myself struggling and vaguely feeling that I should be trying harder to stay alive but didn't have any control over my actions - I suspect this is the kind of thing that gets called an out-of-body experience.

--- End quote ---

***New Fear Unlocked***

That sounds terrifying.

andy popp:
As others have said, bloody hell!!! Scary stuff. Whether or not cold water shock was involved it's worth saying that acclimatising yourself to cold water really works. If you know you're going earlier in the year when the water's going to be a bit cooler it might worth getting some swimming in before the trip.

ali k:
Just to reiterate - don’t leave stuff at the top of Diablo if you do go there on your own or there’s not many people around.

I left my bag at the top while I just downclimbed a short way to see how greasy it was while I waited for others to arrive. Max 5 mins. By the time I got back up the bag had been emptied and dumped in the bushes.

SA Chris:

--- Quote from: andy popp on January 27, 2024, 10:50:24 am ---As others have said, bloody hell!!! Scary stuff. Whether or not cold water shock was involved it's worth saying that acclimatising yourself to cold water really works. If you know you're going earlier in the year when the water's going to be a bit cooler it might worth getting some swimming in before the trip.

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On the little I've done (Dorset and up here with a wetsuit) I normally go for a swim in the water first to at least get a feel for, and get used to the cold before doing any actual climbing. A wet wetsuit can be a bit of a pain, but worth it i think.

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