I was browsing Tik Tok (yes I am ashamed) and saw a video of caver in pretty narrow passage. So that caver took another rock and started to chip in order to widen a little bit the passage, while complaining about not having a hammer with him.

I am a climber, not a caver, and that kind of behaviour would be a big nope in the climbing world (There is a few exceptions where it was done (usually after involving the federation and local community), and it’s still pretty controversial)

So I am curious about caver opinion on that practice.

    • DisappointingIntro@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      1 year ago

      That’s how doubt works.

      1. There’s something you know and you experience something which challenges that knowledge.
      2. Now you only believe this thing, less sure in your knowledge so you reach out to others who are more knowledgeable on the topic.
      3. Post answer your belief has either returned to fact or you’ve learned something new, abandoned a false belief and grown as a person.

      Nothing wrong with reaching out.

    • grumpy_graph@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      1 year ago

      I’m neither a climber nor a caver and now I am totally confused… There is reportedly very varying footage on TikTok from informational to completely ridiculous.

      If I would have to bet, I would bet that chipping is ok in caving. However, although I do not know the answer, I indeed would appreciate some confirmation on my bet.

      Thanks in advance!

    • Livie@iusearchlinux.fyiEnglish
      41·
      1 year ago

      There’s no real harm in asking instead of just assuming you’re correct, surely? Besides, not everyone necessarily knows the ins and outs of common opinions in every hobby out there.