last minuet kayak equipment

paddler1010 · Post by **paddler1010** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:59 pm

LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON LOCATIONS OF KAYAK EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS FOR LAST MIN PICKUP ON ROUTE TO BRIANCON... ANY GOOD LOCATIONS THAT WE CAN ARRANGE AS A STOP OFF ON A VERY LONG DRIVE FROM SCOTLAND?

Ricks-Freestyle-Mind · Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:02 pm

Theres a decent enough shop at Embrun. Got all the top names. Might work out cheaper as well with the euro.

little tim · Post by **little tim** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:14 pm

I'm not that far away. No need to shout. <geek=flamemodeoff>

Carlilse Canoes, Desperate Measures... Depends which way you're going really.

T

mole · Post by **mole** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:36 pm

Robin Hood Watersports is quite close to the M1 M62 junctions if you're coming down the East side.

There is also a shop in St Clement but I found their selection a little sparse when I needed some new river shoes.

Neill

paddler1010 · Post by **paddler1010** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:51 pm

AS EXPLAINED TRAVELING TO BRIANCON FROM CENTRAL SCOTLAND TO DOVER FOR FERRY CROSSING. START OFF WITH M74 WOULD BE ABLE TO CALL AT CARLISLE CANOES ON ROUTE.ON DOWN M6 SOUTHM BUT NOT SURE OF ROUTE THEREAFTER. ANY IDEAS WOULD BE GOOD?

Dave @ TRC · Post by **Dave @ TRC** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:53 pm

Thers one in ebrum by the wave and one just after the rab next to the slarlom course as the road crosses the durance its on the right and there both on the ebrum to briancon road.

Dave

davebrads · Post by **davebrads** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:16 pm

UK Canoes at Lancaster is only about 5 minutes drive off the M6.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:24 pm

I would recommend UK canoes for the handiness of the location, but it seems pointless since your post will be deleted later for failing to follow the only rule on the site, even after someone tried to draw your attention to it. It's not rocket science, if you read this before it goes you can click on edit and change the case of all the letters that don't start sentences.

Jim

herbert · Post by **herbert** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:45 pm

please use CAPITALS

Although it may not be in the spirit of the rules he certainly is following them to the letter ;-)

RichA · Post by **RichA** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:54 pm

I'm gonna get deafened in the Alps this year!

Adam Carey · Post by **Adam Carey** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:02 pm

I'd have to say RobinHood Watersports 10 minutes off the M1, there selection is top notch, and very friendly to boot. Obviously depends on what route you would take but if I were you then Id be coming down the M1 or A1 anyway.

thustler · Post by **thustler** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:04 pm

I would also reccomend ROHO if your going that way, really helpful people there and a great choice!

Jones Chris · Post by **Jones Chris** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:18 pm

Kent Canoe services in Wrotham has most stuff and is just off the M20 in Kent.

Nice guys too!

bib_bob_euroslap · Post by **bib_bob_euroslap** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:06 pm

Whitewater The canoe centre in Shepperton is probably about 15 mins off the M25!

paddler1010 · Post by **paddler1010** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:13 am

Jim wrote:I would recommend UK canoes for the handiness of the location, but it seems pointless since your post will be deleted later for failing to follow the only rule on the site, even after someone tried to draw your attention to it. It's not rocket science, if you read this before it goes you can click on edit and change the case of all the letters that don't start sentences.

Jim

paddler1010 · Post by **paddler1010** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:35 pm

Sorry for poor diction,spelling and use of capital letters but this was a quick note requesting information from fellow paddlers. To infringe any rules or cause any offence was not my intention. Thanks to all who answered my question for the advice relating to best location of suppliers on route to Briancon... I will now be off to try and learn the correct use of the computer key board...............Any spelling or incorrect use of language please do not hesitate to correct.

morsey · Post by **morsey** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:49 pm

Just wait till you get to France and try using a French keyboard, QWERTY it is not!

Westy · Post by **Westy** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:53 pm

The shop by the Embrun Wave appears to have closed down.

banzer · Post by **banzer** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:54 pm

What's the longest word that can be spelled using only the top row of a standard QWERTY keyboard?
(Bored, obviously)

paddler1010 · Post by **paddler1010** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:59 pm

Westy wrote:The shop by the Embrun Wave appears to have closed down.

We were advised that embrun shop was closed due to the birth of the owners baby. This info came from locals, after asking when the shop would open.

Lou Clutton · Post by **Lou Clutton** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:03 pm

Don't know about the shop by the Embrun wave but the shop in St Clement is open (well, was last week anyway!)

morsey · Post by **morsey** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:09 pm

The Holiday shop at St Clement seemed to have all the essentials. If they dont do quality footwear there is intersport in Embrum, through the Town down the hill passed Wonderland/reeves wave over bridge and right at RAB. Or Decathlon have specials on for Salomon Raid shoes (Not too dissimilar to Teva Sun Kosi, but with knobbly tread). Calais & St Omer have shops just after the ferry or I think Gap is the closest Decathlon to Briancon (Plus there was water in the Drac so head south after Grenoble and goto Gap and Embrum and St. Clement to Arrive in Briancon a little late but having paddled and shopped!

mattclarke · Post by **mattclarke** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:37 pm

banzer wrote:What's the longest word that can be spelled using only the top row of a standard QWERTY keyboard?
(Bored, obviously)

typewriter

banzer · Post by **banzer** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:44 pm

Correct! Good eh.

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