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caving_fox replied to the thread Is it to be Swinsto or Simpson pot for your pull through trip, that is the question?.Whichever one I haven't done recently. Swinsto tends to get done more often as some are put off by Slit. Hence Simpsons is probably my... -
caving_fox replied to the thread Peak District Rigging Guide Poll. How do you use it?.Have paper copy and generally use that. But if I'm away from my hard copy I use the online version for a specific cave, also of course...
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caving_fox replied to the thread Recommendations for squeezy trips in the Peak..It really is a technique thing - assuming you're of moderately slim build. I went with a couple of our clubs weasels and none of us...
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Just back from a lovely visit to Long Churn Cave, even though I only managed the first part of the trip. Unfortunately, one welly came...
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caving_fox replied to the thread Meander Oversuits.Landjoff are very very efficient. Already arrived. Not sure I'm that efficient with my caving. Will have to get underground and try it...
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caving_fox replied to the thread What do you take with you?.I always carry a personal bag with me. In it I have some food - personal preference Drak Chocolate Bounty bars, but flapjacks etc...
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I'm on about my 4th yellow plastic Landjoff and would not wear anything else these days. The braces give you much more movement and the...
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The new Warmbac suits at Inglesport appear to be in a different material. I didn't try one on but the suit felt more subtle.
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You can buy the Landjoff ones off their site (landjoff.com), they ship to the UK if you can stomach the delivery fee. I'm very pleased...
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Does anyone have any contacts (probably european - who ship to the UK!) for companies selling the Meander Oversuit? Tony's out of stock...
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caving_fox replied to the thread Recommendations for squeezy trips in the Peak..Nettle - through Freeze Squeeze and also Dratsab is you really want awkward.
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caving_fox replied to the thread Gloves for cold hands?.SealSkinz gloves! (if somebody else is paying!) They're toasty, flexible but neither durable nor cheap. But even with holes do keep your...
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caving_fox replied to the thread Where are the young(ish) people hiding?.I must be middle aged :-( With one club I'm often the oldest person on the trip. With the other I've been the youngest (once by a...
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Nice obituary here.. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/may/19/geoffrey-fuller-obituary
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"you should immeadiatly retire dropped krabs due to micro fractures". I've heard this 'rumour' loads of times. Bit of googling and...
