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Recent content by Joe Parsons

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    Gleistein Static Rope

    Does anybody recognise this? 9mm Gleistein static rope, I am assuming it should be good for caving? Marker tape reads; Geo. Gleistein and sohn. GMBH, Germany.EN1891 Type B 2010
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    Langcliffe Pot survey

    For research purposes, is there a detailed Langcliffe survey available? The ones on CaveMaps dont hold a lot of detail. Thank You
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    Wanted; Partner(s) for Providence - Dow trip

    Wanting to do a Providence to Dow through trip, but struggling to find anybody to go with. Send me a message if you fancy it. Ideally for me, it would be during the week. And also, is anybody caving tonight in the Dales? ( Wharfedale for a change?)
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    Croll Chest Harness

    I am using the pretty standard Petzl chest tape to hold my Croll in position. Its the most uncomfortable piece of material I have ever had the misfortune of meeting. Recently on a long prussik, it rubbed at my neck until I now have a big sore red mark, also very painful. Plus the constant...
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    Dales tomorrow

    If I'm not careful I am going to have a week off my caving apprenticeship. Anybody Caving in the dales tommorow that could take a semi-greenhorn?
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    Polartec Dive skins

    Just deciding if I should buy a wet suit or just man up and wear clothes, when browsing ebay I came across an American firm who are selling Polartec Dive Skins, an all in one fleecey type thing that looks just the ticket, and a possible alternative to a wet suit. At ?38.00 including postage they...
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    New-ish surface collapse near Mossdale

    Whilst out walking about 7 weeks ago, I noticed a very new shake hole had appeared on the surface. At around 15 feet across and 10-12 feet deep it was quite impressive (particularly as the sides were still collapsing) Whilst doing armchair research on t'internet, I have just read the ULSA review...
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    Old Wifes Pot

    On my OS map it shows Old Wifes Pot, at SE 012 704, which is on Conistone moor, very close to Swarth Gill. Why can I not find any info about this online? Does it exist?
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    Mid week caving trips for beginner, Yorkshire Dales

    Good afternoon all. I joined this forum because of my curiosity and interest for one special place- Mossdale Caverns. Firstly, I have no intention of going in there, this was just to find information, as my girlfriends father is one of the five members of the Conistone moor owners syndicate...
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