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What goes on here :
For Those Who Differ
Deep Water Solo (DWS) is a form of solo rock climbing that relies solely upon the presence of water at the base of a climb to protect against injury. Participant generally seek high difficulty routes usually above high tide. Climbers usually consider the mental aspect of DWS to be comparable to the physical component. Additionally, if a climber falls into the sea below the cliff, he or she must then possess enough strength to swim to safety.
Krabi is the place that is tailor-made for this sport with its splendid high-rise karst towering vertically straight out of the water. Flexibility is great when there are literally dozens of those islands ---- all within striking distance from Ao Nang. So basically you take a boat out to an island and as the captain hovers near one of the cliffs, you dive off the boat with your climbing shoes on, swim up to the rock wall and start climbing. There is no need for ropes or a belay because if you fall, you end up in the sea. Ideally you want to reach a comfortable spot before letting go and kicking off the wall. Just slipping off a hold during a tough move and falling straight down is far from ideal but you can always start all over again. |
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Participatory & Recreational Learnings : |
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Deep Water Soloing has been described as the purest form of climbing : -
it's always free solo, onsight, ground-up and first ascent. We have been organising DWS trip for four years and know the good sites for both beginners and advanced! Try problems from as low as grade 5 up to grade 8a. Our trips are environment - friendly, we avoid all garbage. Please book and sign up at least two days in advance. The trip last 5 to 6 hours and the exact time depends on the tides.
What to bring:
Swimwear, sunlotion and dry clothes for the trip back.
Please don‘t bring any garbage (plastic bootles, chip bags, candy wrapers) out to the sea !
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| Our DWS Trips include: |
- English-speaking guide
- Kayak to ferry between rock and boat
- Old climbing shoes
- 1 Block of chalk & 2 chalk bags
- Lunch in re-usable boxes (to reduce rubbish)
- 20l Drinking water (to reduce rubbish)
- First aid kit and rescue-trained boat driver
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Sunset Trips
We run sunset trips at half moon twice each month. We leave around 2pm and after deep water soloing, relax on the deserted beach of Chicken Island with food and a sunset drink. Please check out the dates early. |
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Remarks :
1. With a wide convergence of activities and attractions found in close proximity in Krabi Province, we can provide and facilitate a diverse and exciting mix of programs that can be adapted and customized to a wide variety of goals for any events such as your next holiday, vacation camp, incentive group booking, conference, corporate event, team building, honeymoon, wedding, homestay, student recreational learnings or leadership training.
2. Tours can be combined or designed to suit your needs with flexibilty on your budget. leaving you to enjoy your quality time.
3. We cater to both large and small groups with special rates available on request.
4. For further information on these activities, travel and accommodation arrangement, please email us your request to info@phiphirailay.com. |
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