In reply to kwoods:
> Cotswolds sadly a bit of a shell of its former self with regards to climbing kit. I think they moved away from climbing a few years ago, apparently not profitable enough?
Yeah, I get the impression as climbing is such a specialist activity most shops nowadays just want you to have the latest waterproof jacket. Plus the obvious influence of online shopping. Bit sad, I used to love going into Nevisport and playing about with new bits of kit.
Post edited at 11:53