An important factor to consider is that the environment is rugged and slippery so secure footing is crucial. Wear proper boots, those that are cleated or have small spikes to help make a secure footing.
林玉堂指出，這大多是安全裝備不夠造成的。由於海邊礁岩地十分陡滑，容易失足，必須穿特製防滑釘鞋。