Double arrows pointing the same way

[alanf]

I am interested in other cave divers interpretation of 2 arrows pointing the same way.

Could you let me know how you interpret this?

[FW]

I am interested in other cave divers interpretation of 2 arrows pointing the same way.

Could you let me know how you interpret this?

In Florida, it usually means there is a popular jump nearby.

In Mexico, it means the nearest exit (air) is that way.

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Arrows are pointing out(supposedly) and it marks a popular jump.

[Tegg]

Arrows are pointing to the nearest exit, and there is a possible jump in the area.

[alanf]

Interesting...


Here a single arrow tends to designate a jump whether popular or not and double arrows ( on their own ) usually indicate a circuit closing jump.

I came across some double arrows today way at the back of the cave that were not related to a circuit, however the jump was hidden way up in the ceiling. I wondered if someone was trying to say there really is a jump there.... keep looking! I guess a Florida diver put them there

Anyway it got me thinking.

Pity we don't standardize this stuff.

Thanks for the answers!

[Herbie]

Pity we don't standardize this stuff.

YES it is a pity, it would be good aka safe, if cave markers were universal in their designation/meaning. Good post by the way.

[SuPrBuGmAn]

FWIW, in the not-so-populated FL systems... jumps are typically indicated by a single arrow(if any).

[stairman]

I would identify it as a jump, where you tie in between the arrows, that are pointing out.

[DA Aquamaster]

I would identify it as a jump, where you tie in between the arrows, that are pointing out.

I agree, I would assume it marks a jump. But personally, I will put my own arrow on the line on the exit side of the double arrows, or if I am exiting against the arrows (for example at the Olsen to Crossover jump) I will place a cookie on the exit side of the arrows to avoid placing a conflicting line arrow and then tie off on my own arrow or cookie. I don't rely on markers other than my own.

[alias]

Pity we don't standardize this stuff.

I have not dived but in Fl caves. Are there any other very common differences with line marking that you/anyone could share right away? (Other than it seems Mex has way less markers in general)