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-==== Bolting Tuesday 14th October ====
-Hmmm. The cows like to stand on and nearby the new capping so the grass isn't quite as green as I thought!
-That said, good work was done today by CSCC bolting officer plus his assistant (yours truly); bolts were placed at the head of the second pitch on the right hand side; compromised somewhat by the dolomitic conglomerate as to where anchors could be sited, three bolts were placed on the right hand wall approaching the pitch allowing a (slightly low) ladder/line/SRT rig to be put in.
-On returning up the main pitch a single anchor rebelay adjacent to a useful ledge at a horizon of about +50ft (17m'ish) was placed; again this was compromised by the suitability of the rock and so a deviation was placed (look out for the cord in situ) solving a bit of a potential rub point below.
-So, to summarise:
-Star Shaft is now bolted for SRT.
-The main pitch can be done either as a single free hang of around 25m or:
-A double pitch of about 8m to rebelay then 17m with deviation to bottom
-Followed by second pitch which can be rigged as you choose from the bolts on the right hand wall. Using a short sling or double krab will avoid another minor rub just below the furthest anchor.
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-Chris placing the anchors. Pic: Andrew Atkinson
-[[Equipment:start|Rigging Topos]]
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-This project was funded by the BCA (£1595) and the Mendip AONB (£470).