Clark Forest
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Is that for normal or Bio stuff Chris?
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Hi Lucky - we're actually a bit north of Dumfries (half way between Dumfries & Moffat in fact), roughly an hour from Edinburgh if that's where you're coming from? And it's an excuse to drive down the Devils' Beeftub road (A701), which isn't to be sniffed at! If you want to speak to us before making the trip, we'll be more than happy to make sure we've got the stuff you're looking for in stock to see and try. We've got a harness testing rig in the showroom, loads of ropes/carabiners and goodies on display etc and if you time it right someone might even make you a cuppa while you're in! Just give us a if we can be of any help. Cheers James
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I know a couple of folks that've been on the Triumph factory tours and it comes highly recommended. I must admit, I've had my eye on a Speed / Street Triple for some time now, there was a new red one with a white stripe down the middle at this year's Scottish Bike Show that one day, I shall own!!
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Why is it we pay VAT on Chainsaw Trousers
Clark Forest replied to Jontreasure's topic in General chat
If it makes you feel any better, it's a similar story with the chainsaw trousers when buying motorbike crash helmets - they're required by law (none of the other protective kit is a legal requirement apart from the helmet), but there's VAT charged on them. Must suck if you're a motorbike courier!? -
PM'd the original poster, but this is in case anyone else has the same problem... That screen you're getting is identical to one I fixed on Monday for someone here at work. If it's the same thing, it's a virus/malware that's got into your computer - it's an easyish fix - see here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/viru...ove-antivirus7 Hope this is of some help - it was driving my mate mad when he had this!
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They're kind of the Volkswagon of PC's - i.e. if in doubt, get a Dell. Several of our PC's here are Dells (the rest are HP), and every PC & Server at the local council and housing partnership are all Dells too - that'll be 500+ easy (I used to support them in a previous life!). You'll not go far wrong with one, put it that way!
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Oregon actually recommend this, even for new chains - give them a good soaking overnight in chain oil before fitting them.
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I was up in Edinburgh last night to see Newton Faulkner and was gutted when I saw the poster for Hayseed Dixie on the wall from two days before!!
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What about these ones, which are free...
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Stretch Air make grundies from the same material as their climbing tops - not tried them myself yet but maybe worth a look?
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A set of these would help no end - and an awful lot cheaper than new boots: Merino wool, thermal winter socks - I've been using them for snowboarding this last couple of weeks and they're proper warm.
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Different currencies perhaps? Stihl / German = Euros Husky / Swedish = Krona That's just a thought mind, I've nothing to back that up!
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Thanks for the tip off, one of them'll do me for my Snowboard boots. Cheers!
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Recommended wet/very cold weather climbing glove?
Clark Forest replied to Craig F-J's topic in Climbers talk
SealSkinz Waterproof Clothing | SealSkinz Socks | SealSkinz Gloves -
Each to their own, Blair here uses a Sequioa and really likes it but I just can't get comfy in it at all and prefer the extra support on the Skylotecs. Harnesses are always such a personal choice it's hard to take recommendations really.
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You'll probably get winter tyres on the car as standard I'd have thought? I've driven in Sweden and Switzerland in the winter with these on and they're pretty good - our hire cars both came with snow chains in the boot but we never had to use them. The other big thing is that they actually know how to deal with snow on the continent, rather than the mass panic of everything grinding to a halt at the first snow flake like it does over here!
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Hi Treeson,
Sorry for the slow reply to your message in the Scotland group thread - it's been a while since I had a look in there!
We can certainly help you out with kit, and we've got the Sequoia's in stock.
You'd be very welcome to pop in and try out our harnesses - we've got a line set up in the shop for such things and there's no problem with you trying on any of the harnesses we've got.
If you want to give either myself or Blair a call on 01387 860241 we'll try & keep you right!
Cheers
James
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No, there just isn't a standard in existence for them yet - have a check on the HSE website (I couldn't find one)
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Fair enough, each to their own! Welcome aboard anyway!
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Did you tag the videos when you uploaded them? It's been a wee while since I added stuff to YouTube but I'm sure you can specify the terms you'd want your videos to be found for.
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Aha, someone from my old neck of the woods (many years ago!), I've still got family down in Prescott so I know your area well! Don't suppose you get along to Knowsley Road much then? Welcome aboard anyhow.
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The tripod ladders that we sell are all tested to 100kg, but as there is not yet a CE standards for Tripod Ladders, they don't have this. They're much more stable than standard step ladders - we've got a set in the warehouse here and unlike normal ladders I don't actually mind climbing them!! We're meant to charge about a fiver for the rubber feet, but we're sending the ladders out with them included. Because of their weight, or lack of, they still qualify for our free delivery over £50 deal.
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Let us know how you get on with it - pics pics pics!!
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I'm trialling out a pair of custom made earplugs just now - I've had them for a few weeks (I should point out at this point that I'm using them mainly on the motorbike, but the filters can be made to suit any kind of noise level). They take a bit of getting used to - and because my helmet's quite a tight fit (behave at the back!) they sometimes dig in and feel a bit weird. But - when I've used them without my bike helmet on they're brilliant, far better noise protection than disposables and a lot more comfortable.
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Do you think this would be good for marking kit
Clark Forest replied to Ian Leach's topic in General chat
My bike came covered in the stuff - there are quite a few alternatives out there like AlphaDot, which is basically just loads of tiny plastic dots with a serial number on them, in a tube of glue which you plaster in the hard to see places on your kit. Again, it's really only to help with recovery but it's a start and it's not that expensive either (I think it was about £25-30 for the AlphaDot when I got it, and there's enough of it to cover loads of kit).
