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  1. Sam Thompson
    Grivel.... Crampomatic or something. Do me for what I want Got a Black Diamond Raven Pro axe for the new season, cant wait!
  2. Sam Thompson
    Urbanrock - The Climbing Experts - La Sportiva - Nepal Extreme £250 there! You know it makes sense, honestly, it does. I know a guy who has had them four or five years maybe, hes done Aconcagua, Nepal, Tibet, India, Pyrenees, Toubkal and the Atlas range and the Munros in them, and they are still going strong! They take a bit to wear in but are like slippers after that. And no, I'm not on commission, sadly.
  3. Sam Thompson
    Its a big stretch, but if you can justify the money they are well worth it La Sportiva Nepal Evo GTX are the best 4 seasons boots I have ever worn. I think they are about £350, honestly they are the knees of the bee, second year I've had mine and won't swap them, even if I had to do the Eiger. Within your budget I would go for Scarpa Mantas. They are really good boots for the money (about £220 I think). The soles are "sticky" enough for a bit of rock work but deep enough on mosses and mud that you don't go AOT. Good midsole for technical work and it has the TPU heel insert which is relatively good on drops/impact and cramponable. I owned a pair for about 4 years, did me really well and only had to get rid of them because they didnt fit. Nothing special just winter work in Scotland. I think its the best Sub £300 boot going. Hope thats some use Sam
  4. Sam Thompson
    Cool. Any idea how much its gonna cost, fuel wise? Sam
  5. Sam Thompson
    Are you still thinking a northern car share? I'm up for it still.
  6. Sam Thompson
    Love Ben Howard! Have you heard three tree town by him? Old Pine, Empty Corridors and London are good too [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_hcYIK9SsY&feature=related]Caroline Smith - Calliope - NORTH SHORE SESSIONS - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw1a2J6EVEQ&feature=related]Caroline Smith Duo - Rocking Chair - NORTH SHORE SESSIONS - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAmHgsqmA_c&feature=feedu]Frank Turner - 'Sailor's Boot' - YouTube[/ame]
  7. Sam Thompson
    What for? 3 or 4 season? Crampons? How much cash?
  8. Sam Thompson
    Cool! Nothing better than a friendly manufacturer I'll give you a buzz tomorrow some time. atb Sam
  9. Sam Thompson
    I know... its just, they are new, and expensive... and I don't know of anyone who has tried them!
  10. Sam Thompson
    Oct 1st Sounds good to me at the moment
  11. Sam Thompson
    As ever was. Cheers mate
  12. Sam Thompson
    Anyone know who makes a climbing specific orange hi viz smock? High collar etc. I think they make a harness and some spurs too but not many things at all. Orange black website. Damned if I can remember the name, think it begins with a K? Cheers.
  13. Sam Thompson
    Look a fair bit like the red Meindls, not that it matters to me - I'm size 14
  14. Sam Thompson
    Been one and escaped that circle. Couldn't afford it if anything else because I was addicted to Montecristo 1935 Habana blend, following a trip to Cuba (I still like the rum and cigars far too much). "Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities will always be the favorite beverage of the intellectual *and the treeman*."
  15. Sam Thompson
    Sack you boys on the spot, high stump Good clip. Is that just the camera on its own or a man behind it?
  16. Sam Thompson
    Nae danger power ranger Busy?
  17. Sam Thompson
    Rob, did you find those gloves?
  18. Sam Thompson
    Has anyone done any lecture type things to schools? I have been asked to give one by a local primary school and am looking for any pointers Sam
  19. Sam Thompson
    SIP Progress
  20. Sam Thompson
    Just a quick note for a guy who I have been dealing with a bit recently. John at Shades of Green, in Warrington. Really honest guy and a pleasure to deal with. Cheapest price on all the kit I have asked him to price (and bought) so far (Including saws, ballistics, stein helmet, chains etc.) He also has Timberwolf tracked & road tow chippers, stump grinders and other plant at dirt cheap prices, I think a 150 road tow is about £60 a day. No website I'm afraid, but contact details below. Moss Lane Nursery Moss Lane Warrington WA4 6UZ 01925 740995 ‎ No connection blah blah blah, just think good service deserves a mention. Sam
  21. Sam Thompson
    Why no cutting pants mate?
  22. Sam Thompson
    Husky ones are better
  23. Sam Thompson
    Long commute for the big smoke isn't it Monkey?
  24. Sam Thompson
    Never shot a cat, but the meat damage from a .270 would be huge, do the Cat Commission For Scotland recommend head shooting? PS. Felix, I'm only bantering
  25. Sam Thompson
    "Apparently" a paintball gun works well too

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