This thread reminds me of a certain Southampton University caver who “streaked” down to Sump 1 and back in nothing but a helmet and pair of boots. While the rest of us were in the Hunters on a Saturday night from memory. Probably 1973 or 74!
Try a yacht chandler. Jimmy Green Marine in Devon are very good. Send them the pic and they should be able to identify what you have. No financial interest just a satisfied customer
Yes happy days, Thursdays in the Everyman and weekends in the Dales using things called ladders and lifelines, and Texolex helmets…..
Nigel Anderton, LUPC gatecrasher and driver, ‘75 to ‘79