Quote Originally Posted by CaptainSpeleo
If an 18-year cave diving veteran can make a suggestion to you, don't get in a big hurry to do the "big dives" and over-extend yourself. There's a lot of cave to see and enjoy in the first 800' - 1000' penetration.
A former Young Turk (now on his way to becoming a third wave Old Guard member) said it another way:

"Former Cave Adventurer, current Cave Enjoyer"

works for ME!

Norm