Recent content by Pitlamp

Not been caving for a few weeks following hand surgery, so I've nowt fresh to contribute. Please would someone else jump in?

Robinsons' Pot?

It's not a perfect result and does make the suit slightly more stiff but it was an improvement. Bear in mind I applied it to areas in need, not the whole suit. Maybe try a small area first to see how you get on?

Just wondering if Trevor Faulkner might be able to shed any light on this, although I don't know if he uses this forum.

I seem to remember watching a video on YouTube a while ago about making a DIY waterproofing compound that can be painted on, using silicone sealant dissolved in (I think) acetone. But last time I had this problem on an equivalent suit made by Beaver I just turned it inside out and painted on...

Great - I'll buy one!

Thanks both; I've PM'd you.

I don't suppose anyone has any of these phone handsets kicking around that they no longer want? I'm trying to find a couple or three. It's the type which is literally just a handset as in the picture, with two screw terminals for the wires.

Thanks Chris. Please don't think my contribution above was in any way a complaint; it was only to provide information at your end. I continue to be very grateful for all the work that goes on behind the scenes at BCA on cavers' behalf. (y)

Mine went into spam too; fortunately I check the spam tray frequently.

Mind you, it looks a bit too wide at the pitch base for that - but we'll see.

Out Sleets Beck Pot?

Brilliant; thanks!

That's really useful; thanks for the heads up!

Could I just flag up to forum members a relatively new dive shop in the northern Yorkshire Dales? It's in the picturesque village of Reeth (Swaledale) about 8 or 9 miles west of Richmond. Andy at Dales Watersports has just gone the extra mile to do me a favour, which is exactly why such small...