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  1. chrisporcheret

    2 x 10 meter brand new ladders

    Brand new ladders, never used They are the thicker steel wired ones that are used for instruction, Going for 180 a piece on flea bay but I'd rather sell them to someone on here. I can travel to the peaks, I am located near stoke on trent. Best offer takes them as they are cluttering up my...
  2. chrisporcheret

    HEADS UP! LOOSE BOLT IN JH

    Evening all. As the title says. On route down the alternative route for livathon today and one of the eco bolts popped out as I was checking them before getting on the hang. It is the furthest left eco of the main y hang for descent.  There is spits in place just above so I don't know if...
  3. chrisporcheret

    petzl pixa3 head torch left at lay by to nettle pot.

    Hi all. Did anyone happen to pick up a petzl pixa3 in the layby on sat? Chris
  4. chrisporcheret

    petzl pixa3 head torch left at lay by to nettle pot.

    Hi all. One of my buddies left his back up light in the layby for nettle pot. Someones picked it up. If it was a caver he would appreciate it back. cheers guys and girls chris
  5. chrisporcheret

    giants water levels.

    Has anyone been down giants over these last few days? Weve had a bit of settled weather so might do a trip Saturday ( weather depending of course) How fast does the water level drop in there?  Chris
  6. chrisporcheret

    Devonshire cave

    Hi all. How does Devonshire cave react in wet weather? I cant find anything about reactions ect and I havent been in it before. Chris
  7. chrisporcheret

    srt/ caver friendly climbing walls?

    Hi all. This has probably been brought up before but I cant find a thread. With all this sun were having I fancy a few hours on a wall somewhere playing with some new toys ive had about a year. Is there anywhere caver friendly or a specific srt wall around Buxton, or further a field that you...
  8. chrisporcheret

    nettle pot acces

    Hi all. Ive slept since I last did nettle pot and I can't remember if it's a case of call at the farm for permission and pay the access fee of 2 quid ( I think) or is it under lock and key? chris
  9. chrisporcheret

    getting involved with cave rescue

    hi all, just a question for you guys and girls! how would one go about in getting involved with cave rescue? chris
  10. chrisporcheret

    Democratic dig!

    Hi all. A while ago I put a post on here asking about a cave I didnt know the name of. I now have figured it out ( dropped my peak guide book and it opened on the page, a glance at the picture and the light flicked on) So I noticed that it has been gated recently,  I believe it is OCC that...
  11. chrisporcheret

    Just moved back to The Peak.

    Hi all. After a rewarding career in the millitary I am now a good ol civvy.  Me and my missus are both cavers and now find ourselves in need of a new caving club and some new caving buddies as we will be doing alot less in Yorkshire now. Any recommendations for clubs down here? Chris :beer2:
  12. chrisporcheret

    is anyone down giants tomorrow?

    Hi all. Is anyone down giants hole tomorrow or fancy coming along?
  13. chrisporcheret

    jug holes pitch

    Hi all. Does anyone know what the rope length for the pitch at jug holes it. I was going to take a 30 and hope for the best as I cant find it anywhere! The wife requires some srt training again. Chris
  14. chrisporcheret

    brightgate cave

    Hi all. I've decided to go have a mooch in to brightgate cave this weekend, The survey doesnt look too bad for navigation ( some people are saying otherwise though) Whats your opinion on it?  Worth doing for an afternoon even though its supposed to be tight?  Chris
  15. chrisporcheret

    caving for profit?

    Hi all. Just out of interest what insurance ect would you have to have in place to cave for profit? Before you all start I am already a bca qualified leader  ;D and I am in the millitary ( currently in the middle of leaving) so have only done it with the millitary/ non profit with friends/...
  16. chrisporcheret

    woohoo im a civilian near enough!

    Hi all. Due to my circumstances (leaving the army) I now have alot of time to kill untill the 7th October when I shoot of on a training course.  Pm if you need some fresh blood on any digs! Chris :thumbsup:
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    anyone have any caving ladders for sale?

    Hi all. Im after 20 meters of caving ladder. Must be serviceable ;D can anyone help? Chris
  18. chrisporcheret

    where are you off this weekend?

    Hi all. Where do you plan on going this weekend? Chris
  19. chrisporcheret

    anyone in the forces?

    Hi is anyone in the forces in yorkshire area? 2 places for a cvt course at ripon 26th of may.
  20. chrisporcheret

    sell gill holes dry route

    Hi all, just a quick one incase your planning a trip to sell gill in the next few days,  when a few of us went up on Friday it was completely plugged with snow on the dry route and the goblin route it very full aswell. Chris
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