Planning a scooter dive to Heinkel restriction for very first time ...

[Sludge]

Just FYI - going to the Henkel was the only time I broke the old "don't scooter where you haven't swam" rule. I just made sure we were careful.

[Sludge]

Hey what that white line is for there ? Since its tight in its not a jump so ??!

The white line says, "Drop your scooters here."

[sebaworld]

Aaa ok. I would like to swim there first , I will repeat the question how long does it take to fin there in moderate speed in average ?

[LiteHedded]

don't scooter where you haven't swam is a dumb rule anyway
the thought of swimming there makes my knees hurt just thinking about it

[FW]

Aaa ok. I would like to swim there first , I will repeat the question how long does it take to fin there in moderate speed in average ?

At 50 fpm, it is about 62 minutes, but that doesn't count dropping stage tanks, etc. I hope you plan to use stages, because if something happens (like a broken scooter) you will need the extra gas. Typically, I only use gas from the stages, and save my backgas (sidegas) for emergencies. FWIW, I have pushed a scooter out from 2500', and it was a looong swim. Very glad I had used a stage to get that far.

[nakatomi]

I was wondering if maybe this very interesting document might be able to help in planning the dive?

http://www.cavediver.net/old_reports/cdf_report_103.htm

Oliver

[w ripley]

Just FYI - going to the Henkel was the only time I broke the old "don't scooter where you haven't swam" rule. . .

I've always thought you are a man with plenty of sense!

[jj1987]

The white line says, "Drop your scooters here."

I don't think this sign exists any longer.

Hey what that white line is for there ? Since its tight in its not a jump so ??!

Someone had a silly idea to rip all the gold line out of the cave from the heinkle restriction until the p4200 restriction and replace it with white line.

Hi guys,
I would like to use your experience in matter of getting to Heinkel restriction. If you could provide valuable info like average depth , max depth, exact distance, best way to get there and simply everything that will make our dive a pleasure and fun experience.

How to get there? Follow the yellow line just over 3000ft and you'll see a rock restriction. You'll be kind of let down when you see it-- nothing really special, just a well known (and worn) landmark.

Avg depth is 85 or so, max is 95-105 depending on water level.

When going to the heinkle and back, I use one stage, breath it slightly past 1/2 going in, and then nearly suck it dry coming out (the flow makes the exit faster than entrance). I don't touch back gas.

If you're going to say you've been by all means, go, but if you've seen little of Ginnie, you might want to try double domes, insulation rooms, sweet surprise, etc for a prettier dive.

[w ripley]

BTW, this is how you scooter back there, and not with a tow line (LOL): http://vimeo.com/m/59951745

[jj1987]

BTW, this is how you scooter back there, and not with a tow line (LOL):

bwahaha...That's pretty awesome! thanks Bill.