Mark Many thanks for the data sheet. You.would expect a figure for elongation but perhaps it's not relevant on a static rope fundamentally for military use and meeting purely military standards. Best regards Zen Monkey

Right, I think I have a positive identification. My rope is a 220m length. LSK maximum.length supplied is 200m. So mine is likely to be Black Marlow.

Mark Many thanks for the data sheet, much appreciated. Unfortunately it refers to Static LSK which is polyamide. What I think I have is Black Marlow which is polyester. The labelling is not definitive to posively identify whether I have LSK or Black Marlow although I suspect it's the latter...

Many thanks to everyone for the replies. Much appreciated ! Currently awaiting a reply from Marlow technical department on this issue and some technical spec, stretch under load for example for comparison with the ropes I'm currently using. Best regards Zen Monkey

Anyone used or is familiar with Black Marlow rope? Particularly the handling of new rope before use. Does it need soaking and what % shrinkage would be expected?

Anyone have recent knowledge of whether it has anchors in place or just spits?

Many thanks for the assistance gentlemen. Tha Spanset harness looks good in many ways but I need to attach a chest jammer and Stop for SRT. So a visit to Inglesport seemsa good place to begin.

A couple of items I've searched for but failed to find. Does anyone know a supplier of single(ie."loose) caps? Long ones preferably, 16mm x 6mm? High grade if possible but whatever is available. Only a few left..... Everything seems to be in cassettes. Second item. Looking for a one piece full...

Once again, gentlemen, many thanks for providing much interesting information.

Thanks for the information gentlemen. There are some other freestanding concrete structures nearby which could well fit in with your information. I wonder what part, if any ,Ten Pound Gill played in this. Chronologically much later I imagine. Anyone know when George Hollingshead was digging it?

Heading towards Ribblehead from White Scar Cave, and on the Ingleborough side of the wall, there are the remains of two buildings, a little way beyond the layby. Anyone know what their purpose was? One has substantial construction with buttresses which could indicate something heavy on the roof...

Just got a lovely email from Chris Howes re:the delay in despatching my order. Yes, they were in Mulu but back home now. And straight back to work. Much appreciated.

Many thanks for the replies. Happy knowing what's happening. As I said, never had a bad experience before.

Maybe not the right place to discuss this but nowhere really seems appropriate. First , I have never had any problem with transactions of any kind before with them. I appreciate there have been fairly significant changes in regard to Descent magazine. This is about the retail side of the...

Anyone currently digging in Derbyshire Extensions? Or know who has been in the last few years or even more recent times?