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  1. Tommy

    Adustable Spliced Deviation Cord

    Just stumbled across this: https://www.teufelberger.com/en/trex-loopie.html Import may be difficult, but this is trivial to make up from some 12 braid dyneema for anyone who feels it would be useful for them on e.g. an alpine expedition with deep caves. Tangential to the use of 5mm sheathed...
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    Gear Clearout

    Had a rummage in the gear box and decided this lot is surplus to requirements. Buyer pays postage or Sheffield collection. Possible discounts for multiple purchases. Drop me a line for photos, priced fairly for the condition, happy to Whatsapp or email photos of wear points etc to interested...
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    Momma wants a van - gear clear out.

    Gear for sale, get yourselves a bargain. Will be going on ebay soonish. Looking to move into a van just in time for the winter misery so won't have the space for all this gear. My last caving trip was August last year so I don't think I'll miss it :) (the gear, not caving that is). Cheeky...
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    Soft Links Vs Mallions

    In paragliding and also kite boarding (I believe), many modern setups eschew metal connectors between the harness and glider in favour of softlinks. Every gram counts and it seems the fabrics used are reaching a practical limit in terms of g/m^2 so manufacturers are looking elsewhere to save...
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    Gear Clearout

    Getting rid of a few bits and bobs, I've priced the items according to their condition or vintage where appropriate. Happy to consider offers so message me if you're interested in anything and I can tell you the life it's lived (free range, grass fed etc). I can also email photos etc. Some...
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    Tresviso Expedition - Hikoki Drill Sponsorship Video

    Hikoki (formerly Hitachi) generously supplied SUSS with a number of drills, spare batteries, fast chargers, and 8mm bits when embarking on the Tresviso Expedition last year. In return they requested a number of media communications from us, photographs, writing and so on. Below is a short...
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    Sheffield to BPC - Caver Post

    Hi all, Anyone going from Sheffield/Peak area up to the Bradford this weekend or next? I have a small parcel I'd like delivering :) Thanks.
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    New Rift Pot and Ireby - This Weekend?

    Planning trips for this weekend and need some Dales local advice on these two caves given the potential for weather forecast in the region over the next two days. We would likely be going tomorrow. Should we avoid and do something drier? Thanks a million! :)
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    BCA On Instagram

    I came across a "BCA" Instagram account over the weekend. It seems a little off though...I wonder who is running it? https://www.instagram.com/british_caving_association/
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    Friday Video - Lava Caves in Auckland, NZ

    A wonderful and atmospheric glimpse into the ongoing focus of Peter Crossley. Peter continues to discover, document, and protect the lava caves beneath the human developments of Auckland, New Zealand. Ties with ancestral history are gradually being eroded by construction work, Peter strives to...
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    Survey Digitisation Software

    Hello hivemind ;), Background Last night I began the process of digitising (Survex) a paper survey for our upcoming SUSS Tresviso expedition. This is a paper survey for which the original data had been lost. There are no doubt countless other caves with paper surveys but lacking the original...
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    SUSS Exped Training Weekend

    A few snaps from SUSS's expedition training weekend to the Yorkshire Dales. We had a fantastic weekend of sessions, with people covering advanced SRT and self-rescue, and sessions underground learning surveying skills in preparation for our explorations in Spain later this year. Some great...
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    Battery Boxes Wanted (4 x AA)

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any spare battery boxes that would fit 4 x AAs? Ideally waterproof, I'm thinking along the lines of Petzl Duo cases from broken lights. Doing a budget fix on some SUSS lights so free/cheap is much preferred...
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    For Sale: Pelicase Storm iM2050

    For sale, Pelicase Storm iM2050 in orange: https://peliproducts.co.uk/im2050-storm-case.html It's been on one cave outing and seen no other use, I decided another case was a better fit. ?45 +postage. Caver post or Sheffield/Peak are more than welcome. Comes with some foam and carrymat.
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    Linux Help - Survex on Android

    Before anyone gets their hopes up at the title, I've hit a brick wall. I have installed GNURoot Debian with LXDE, then sending that to XServer XDSL for the graphical interface. Combined with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard, this is great - ARM Linux on the go! (Yeah I'm not sure what for...
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    A Brief Bimble in Belgium - Trou des Furets (Ferret's Hole)

    A Brief Bimble in Belgium - Trou des Furets (Ferret's Hole) 7th of October 2017 (I forgot to write this up until now). On a working trip to Belgium I decided to pop in and see the local university caving club for an evening at their stores and clubhouse (VERY neatly organised I must say...
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    3D Printed Formation Repair

    Can anybody think of a formation that has broken that could be repaired with 3D printing? I've recently started working for a large 3D printing company, and it's opened my eyes to the quality and range of things that are possible with the technology. It goes well beyond the common desktop Fused...
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    Equality and Inclusions in Caving Clubs - Try Dive Spin-Off Thread

    Discussion welcome, particularly from people from a range of clubs, traditional, student, scouting, maybe guiding, pirate groups - the works! What issues have people come across and how have they been dealt with? Please share your experiences.
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    Export CAD Model of Cave (Therion/Survex)

    To the survey whizzes out there. Ultimately I'm trying to end up with an .STL to play with. With the software I have available to me, the only route I can currently see is to take a .VRML from Therion into my CAD software for manipulation. I have so far failed to get the Therion command...
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    3D Printed Fossil Replicas in Devon Quarry

    Here's a link for anyone that missed this little bit of news 4 weeks ago: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/aug/07/making-old-bones-joint-mitnor-cave-reopens-with-replica-fossils Additive manufacturing technology has been used to create replicas of fossils/bones stolen by some...
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