Big Bastard

ConesCuzz · 04 Sep 2024, 1:52 pm

does any know if big bastard has any good features worth going for, I've been before but had to leave because the creek was flooded and I'm planning on going again. Im new here.

ironfistdoug · 04 Sep 2024, 3:55 pm

It's all in the name.

I used to get the big rocks/small boulders and rock them for some cool echoes.

I named it Big Bastard because when we first did it, other people asked "what was it like" to which we responded "it's a big bastard"

ConesCuzz · 05 Sep 2024, 9:25 am

ironfistdoug wrote: ↑
04 Sep 2024, 3:55 pm
It's all in the name.

I used to get the big rocks/small boulders and rock them for some cool echoes.

I named it Big Bastard because when we first did it, other people asked "what was it like" to which we responded "it's a big bastard"

A

do you know if its still accessible. Like a good path towards it cause I cbf getting me clothes all dirty.

Paramecium · 05 Sep 2024, 9:29 am

One end is flooded, the other is fine... If you're worried about getting clothes dirty or feet dry you probably need to find a different hobby.

ironfistdoug · 05 Sep 2024, 5:35 pm

Paramecium wrote: ↑
05 Sep 2024, 9:29 am
One end is flooded, the other is fine... If you're worried about getting clothes dirty or feet dry you probably need to find a different hobby.

Plus this drain takes about 5 minutes to walk through.
It's just an underpass for Gardiner's Ck and not a stormwater drain system.

ConesCuzz · 06 Sep 2024, 12:42 pm

alright easy, thought it was big but was probably looking at the wrong one.

ironfistdoug · 06 Sep 2024, 8:06 pm

ConesCuzz wrote: ↑
06 Sep 2024, 12:42 pm
alright easy, thought it was big but was probably looking at the wrong one.

It's huge, as in the height and width, but it's just not very long.

ironfistdoug · 06 Sep 2024, 11:27 pm

Also, if you're following Panic's description of a tunnel system that includes photos of Big Bastard, he was just joking.

Sylar · 09 Nov 2024, 11:12 am

While Big Bastard’s main appeal is its sheer size, there's not much else to set it apart. It’s worth a visit, but don’t expect too much more.

Just up from Big Bastard are Hexadus. Hexadus was actually the first drain I explored, and I highly recommend it. Be cautious, though—the red bricks are slippery, and there's a large puddle right at the entrance.

ConesCuzz · 11 Nov 2024, 11:19 am

yeah I checked it out not long ago, nothing special but the scenary around it is pretty nice with the big entrance is nice.

Paramecium · 12 Nov 2024, 8:36 pm

Did you go to Hexadus or Macka's Tomb? Macka's is the first one you come to if coming from Big Bastard, it has redbrick but otherwise not super-interesting. Hexadus is a lot nicer and much more to offer feature-wise.

ConesCuzz · 14 Nov 2024, 10:44 am

Nah I didnt do hexadus or Mackas, I will be sure to check out both when I'm in the area next time.

Sylar · 24 Nov 2024, 9:13 pm

ConesCuzz wrote: ↑
11 Nov 2024, 11:19 am
yeah I checked it out not long ago, nothing special but the scenary around it is pretty nice with the big entrance is nice.

Yeah, the entrance is sweet.
Back in high school, I’ve got fond memories of ditching class to go draining, then sitting at the outflow eating snacks in the summer heat while talking s*** with my mates.

Good times.