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    Recently there was long thread about the BCA. I can now post possible answers to some of the questions, such as "Why is the BCA still raising membership prices when there is a significant amount still left in its coffers?"

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  1. afraidofthedank

    Sallys Rift

    As an enthusiast of “collectors item” caves Sallys Rift is one of those that I’ve read about and considered a trip for a while. Does anyone have any information about it? There’s a lot of academic material on the formation of gull caves out there that feature it, but mainly I’m wondering is it...
  2. afraidofthedank

    Somerset Underground 4

    Somerset Underground Vol 4 is listed on the back of my copy of Vol 3, but I can’t find it on any forums. Does it exist? Has it been published? Is there a date for publication? Oh and if anyone has a copy of Mendip Underground Vol 4 I’m also after one of those.
  3. afraidofthedank

    Caving Suit Colours

    Is anyone else disappointed by the available colours of caving suits? I am thinking about buying a new one to replace my tatty old AV Rochas, but pretty much everything available in the UK or from European suppliers is Red, Blue, or Yellow. Why is that? Is it just economical to only make suits...
  4. afraidofthedank

    Sunset hole info

    I’ve never been in there in wet conditions, but I know the first few pitches are free climbable but rigged to keep you out of the water. What I’d like to know is what’s the response time when it rains, and moderately wet conditions, is it “sporting” or is it still a full on soaking if you rig it?
  5. afraidofthedank

    “HWCPC” Ladder

    There’s a bloke in the states who has a ladder marked “HWCPC” that was given to him around 2009, and is trying to work out who gave it to him. Couldn’t link the original post I saw but he says: “One of my ladders has “HWCPC” stamped on each rung. The ladder is 30 feet (9.1 m.) long with 6 inch...
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