Multiple reports have been received by BCA regarding harness buckles on the newest model of Petzl caving harnesses that have orange coloured webbing, ie both the Super Avanti and Aven. The issue is that buckles on harnesses that are either new, or in relatively new condition, tend to work loose...

We bought 8 x new SuperAvanti and 2 x Aven. The tape is now orange rather than red. It feels thinner and slicker than previously. On my own new SuperAvanti the leg loop came completely undone half way up a 32 metre pitch. The following weekend it got a lot looser but I noticed and tightened it...

I've been using a Contour HD, no longer available, which has a cylindrical shape and is side mounted. Can anyone recommend a replacement video camera, preferably side-mounted? This is for filming caving trips but not diving. Needs to be suitably proof against bumps and the occasional encounter...