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    Default Cisteen Sink?

    Is this an emergency exit like pothole, Olsen and heaven forbid Challenge? Ive never been under it but sure wish it was an entry for an easy swim to the crypt.


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    The crypt isn't a bad swim from Lower Orange...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tegg View Post
    The crypt isn't a bad swim from Lower Orange...
    Yea, right

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    Too deep for me , but I didnt think it went that way either, it just loops on the map but Im sure alot of sidemount tunnels arent shown .


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    Entrance and exit from Challenge are allowed. I have two friends that have done it.

    (Don't ask me to comment on their sanity...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by stairman View Post
    Is this an emergency exit like pothole, Olsen and heaven forbid Challenge? Ive never been under it but sure wish it was an entry for an easy swim to the crypt.
    You can enter via Cisteen, it's a bit messy but totally doable.

    It's bad luck to be superstitious.

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    Hmmmm. We have steps at P1 and OG. I wonder if anyone's ever considered adding a chain hoist at Challenge. Hmmmmm.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slüdge View Post
    Entrance and exit from Challenge are allowed. I have two friends that have done it.

    (Don't ask me to comment on their sanity...)
    I've done it...another advantage of SM

    It's bad luck to be superstitious.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tegg View Post
    The crypt isn't a bad swim from Lower Orange...
    maybe for you!
    i have to wiggle and exhale


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    I've exited and entered at Cisteen. There is some serious muck stirred up no matter how careful you are. The resulting low vis combined with the trees around the opening make getting in that way a little challenging. If you plan on coming back out that way it will likely be touch contact, on the line, as it takes a while for the silt to settle.

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