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On Sat, 21 Oct 1995, Michel Therrien wrote:
> I asked the following question to an individual which suggested me to post
> it on the list. I got no detailed answer yet.
>
> The way to cave dive these days seems to be the Hogarthian way. I
> understand that it is about simplicity and streamlining but this does not
> explain me what it is. I would like to know:
>
> . Who is Hogarth? Where is he from? When did he setup those rules?
William Hogarth Main is one of the best cave divers aroud today. He
lives in Gainsville, Fl. Over many years, and many dives a style was
achieved that allows the diver to move through a cave, cleaner, faster
and with less effort. This was by trial and error, and many different
modifications. It continues to change, and grow today.
> . What does it mean to dive Hogarthian?
Hogarthian is minimalism. Take only what you need -not all you own- and
arrange it in the safest and most streamline manner conceivable.
> . For what type of dives, Hogarthian style should be used?
All dives! OW, cave -big or little- and any and all other types of
diving. It is an attitude about your gear, not just a way to arrange
things. They must compliment each other.
>
> I would also appreciate to have a clear description of the equipment
> configuration, methods, etc. required to dive Hogarthian.
This has been posted "numris" times. WE all await the printing of Bill
(Rainman) Gavin's article that was written many years ago for the NACD
cave diving book. This is perhaps the definitive paper on cave gear
configuration.
RT
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