Outdoor Show 2007
The usual supsectsFrom right to left, John, his pint, Cameron, Big Mike, Andy, Paddy, George and yours truly. Dave, BG and Darren out of shot.
Not a bad show, good to see Paul of Hike Lite selling a TON of Montane stuff. No new Golite on show :(
Graham Thomson was actually very good so I apologise!
Parking has gone up a quid. Not convinced by the Road Angel Adventurer (but it was a nightmare to try and speak to anyone on the Memory Map stand). Al saw some nice light Berghaus boots (in the shops this summer). Watched Leo Houlding - the loony that did the Berghaus Slacklining advert. Was glad I bought an Akto when I examined the Terra Nova Laser Comp. Saw the Garmin Topo software for half price but wasn't tempted. Took lots of photos of the Wales1000things stand and felt very proud! Saw some very clever chaps riding beautiful Norco's over some impossible obstacles. Bought some Croc's. Did a double take when I saw Simon Ingram (the dishevelled looking but very talented writer from Trail magazine- IMHO). Looked at some very inexpensive Alpkit down gear. Drooled over Paul's (from Hike Lite) Mont Bell down jacket - sorry about that Paul.
Not a bad show, but not the best. Was it me or was it smaller than previous years! Anyway, it was good to meet all of the bloggers!
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posted by Chris Cowell @ 8:25 PM
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It was smaller I think. Also, not as interesting. Am still trying to work out what I did think about it. I'ms ure thoughts will then follow!
good to see you as well chris, just not enough time for us all to get around and talk toi each other
I blame trhat Andy bloke for the podcasting stuff
;-)
Good to know there are other gear nutters out there. I agonised over whether to buy an Akto or the Laser Comp. In the end I bought the Akto because it looked more stable and thousands of users can't be wrong. You said that having seen the Laser Comp you're glad you bought the Akto. Any particular reasons? I'm also interested in some Crocs, potentially for river crossings in Scotland. Any observations?
Hi Anon,
The Laser Comp felt like it was made of tissue paper compared to the Akto - the 500g had to come from somewhere, so I imagine the bulk of it came fromusing lighter fabrics.
CROCS:
I love 'em and have hardly taken them off since I bought them, I have even ordered a second pair. My size 9's weight 350g for the pair (and there is plenty of scope for lightening them further if you are a gram counter). Buy a size smaller than your usual shoes. They would be perfect for river crossings, they do a more rugged 'Off Road' version, but regular Caymans would be perfect. I think I might take them on my C2C this summer, because they are now trendy enough to wear down the pub when we hit a village!
thanks, I'll look into the crocs. Akto = quality. My only critcism is the vent on the inner tent. I would have preferred zips to give more flexibility on the venting options
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