Shangri-la Cave on the Millpond

[Kelly Jessop]

There isn't a lot more cave than can be done in backmount. It is all very tight after it goes sidemount. I assume the new line was put in, because of all the recent surge in sidemount diving.

I would put this cave in the category of sidemounting versus sidemount configuration. Big surge in buying sidemount equipment and using the configuration,but some may lack the skills of handling sidemount situations which doesn't come in a Nomad package. Would recommend learning the rudiments of sidemounting before cutting your teeth on this one-FWIW.

[Nondem]

Thanks to all for the info...I think I gave the wrong impression with my post.

I have no intention of going passed the cavern zone in Shagrila, problably ever. I was just curious...
While I do expect to benefit from the smaller profile sidemounting provides, it's only one of several reasons why I'm going that route. I don't plan on ever going places where "A-Framing" and "no rigid backplates" would apply