tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post4302235101496358127..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: TGO CHALLENGE 2005Alan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-16537602385376058742011-08-09T16:23:47.087+01:002011-08-09T16:23:47.087+01:00Hi Geoff
I had travelled up to Glasgow like a hip...Hi Geoff<br /><br />I had travelled up to Glasgow like a hippy, with flowing curls. After a few sweaty days clambering over the hills and bogs it all gets a mite matted, what with the extra midges and blackflies thrown in...<br /><br />I always think it best to get it shorn before a long trip - that way a quick head dunk in a refreshing stream sorts it all out quickly.<br /><br />I would advise a better barber than the one I visited in Glasgow, though...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-62306230345981031832011-08-09T16:03:39.901+01:002011-08-09T16:03:39.901+01:00Excellent entertaining account as always, but... t...Excellent entertaining account as always, but... that Glasgow haircut is de rigeur then, is it?. Is one cold shouldered with blonde flowing locks?.<br />Powerstretch tights are superb in cold weather underneath much less conspicuous Trackster Treks, I wouldn't wear them as the only legwear though.GeoffChttp://v-g.me.uk/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-86224662280094823592011-08-07T22:27:56.629+01:002011-08-07T22:27:56.629+01:00Thanks Alan. I guess no rain gear is perfect, but ...Thanks Alan. I guess no rain gear is perfect, but I've started to feel annoyed with gore tex etc. They are sweaty, I don't want to wear them if it's not raining.<br /><br />It seems that a combination of a Paramo suit with a very lightweight rainjacket (maybe MYOG? - for the peace of mind until I would gain confidence with the Paramo) might be a good alternative. Especially the gore tex trousers drive me crazy.<br /><br />I need to think about this, thanks for the information!-maria-https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769586507003743048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-9496439170129431312011-08-05T15:34:33.014+01:002011-08-05T15:34:33.014+01:00Hi Maria
"Do you think it keeps you dry enoug...Hi Maria<br />"<i>Do you think it keeps you dry enough in continuous rain? What is good/what is not so good?</i>"<br /><br />It is really important to ensure that your Paramo has had it's dose of Nikwax as without it, it wets out very quickly (same I suppose as any other waterproof)<br /><br />I do find that in heavy rain water forces its way through at the pressure points - rucksack shoulder straps and hipbelt. I also find that the side zips on the Velez aren't very weather proof - rain does work its way through them.<br /><br />Having said all that you remain warm and when the rain stops you do dry out incredibly quickly as it is billions of times more breathable than Gore-Tex & event etc.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-61149015396735447942011-08-05T06:54:12.811+01:002011-08-05T06:54:12.811+01:00It seems that I never get bored with TGOC reports,...It seems that I never get bored with TGOC reports, thanks Alan!<br /><br />I was about to ask the same question John J already did: why both a Velez and a gore-tex. This is because I'm considering buying a Paramo jacket (maybe trousers, too), but was a little worried whether a gore-tex would still be needed against the rain. Based on your answer that is not the case. How do you like your Paramo? Do you think it keeps you dry enough in continuous rain? What is good/what is not so good? Any opinions are valued.-maria-https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769586507003743048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-3876101130363558192011-07-29T23:41:21.240+01:002011-07-29T23:41:21.240+01:00That sounds an entirely reasonable proposition to ...That sounds an entirely reasonable proposition to me, Martin. Look after the gurl! Who else would make you dream supplies?Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-57000844937834538212011-07-29T23:36:27.338+01:002011-07-29T23:36:27.338+01:00Very much enjoyed reading your last two postings, ...Very much enjoyed reading your last two postings, Alan, and I'll probably return to them for inspiration at some point, though they don't help me get round the problem of a wife who wants to do the Challenge carrying only a 2kg bum bag!<br />So she carries the shortbread, and I have the rest...?Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-47800698980028780822011-07-27T09:46:36.885+01:002011-07-27T09:46:36.885+01:00Hello Anonymous
I haven't worn Polartec flee...Hello Anonymous<br /><br />I haven't worn Polartec fleece tights for a few years now - I found that they no longer made them long enough for my legs - quite why, who is to guess?<br /><br />However, I shall continue to look as they really are the perfect leg-wear for walking in the UK; mud brushes off when dry, they aren't too hot in the sun and they are warm when it's cold. Because they fit close to your skin you don't need to wear over-trousers unless it's really horrid and then they work well as insulation.<br /><br />You just need to get over the Max Wall identity thing...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-91955687173381868612011-07-27T03:11:35.769+01:002011-07-27T03:11:35.769+01:00Hi Alan
On the subject of Walking tights, which s...Hi Alan<br /><br />On the subject of Walking tights, which site do you buy yours from and are they fleecy lined. I usually wear Lowe Alpine powerstretch but it looks like they may have stopped producing them so I am looking for an alternativeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-1724162675259416412011-07-23T09:04:00.962+01:002011-07-23T09:04:00.962+01:00Great walk with loads of amazing photos - really e...Great walk with loads of amazing photos - really enjoyed reading it!WalksAndWalkinghttp://www.walksandwalking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-79330696252181791512011-07-20T16:10:09.385+01:002011-07-20T16:10:09.385+01:00"My mind is starting to swing back round to p...<i>"My mind is starting to swing back round to planning for next year, and these sort of reports don't help!<br /><br />Maybe see you in the Fife in 2012... Not sure about walking tights though!..."</i><br /><br />Aha! Good to hear that you are thinking of it then, Ken. let's hope you do make it to the Fife.... <br /><br />Tights - whilst being eminently practical leg wear, do lead to an awkward silhouette if one's legs are of the, shall we say, slim and elegant variety.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-85507370651866061352011-07-18T07:30:31.369+01:002011-07-18T07:30:31.369+01:00Hi Alan
Thanks for putting up your older reports,...Hi Alan<br /><br />Thanks for putting up your older reports, it's good for noobs/wannabes to see that it's not all 80mph winds and massive days (42k to Braemar excluded!)<br /><br />My mind is starting to swing back round to planning for next year, and these sort of reports don't help!<br /><br />Maybe see you in the Fife in 2012...<br /><br />K.<br /><br />p.s. Not sure about walking tights though!Kenburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09914047989184721184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-60534632729752003682011-07-16T13:55:20.335+01:002011-07-16T13:55:20.335+01:00Hi JJ
"Interesting that you took your Velez ...Hi JJ<br /><br /><i>"Interesting that you took your Velez AND a gore-tex - was that because the Velez was hoodless?"</i><br /><br />Because of an on-going medical condition I take ACE inhibitors. One of the effects of these is that I can get very cold very quickly so I take loads of warm clothes to combat this!<br /><br />Lately, however I have dispensed with the GoreTex jacket and have opted for thicker base layers, warmer mid layers and a Paramo Velez Adventure, (the older heavier and warmer model) which has a fixed hood.<br /><br />I have also been having a sneaky peek at the maps for next year...<br /><br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-77875061926526802182011-07-16T13:41:21.055+01:002011-07-16T13:41:21.055+01:00I always enjoy reading your Challenge reports (eve...I always enjoy reading your Challenge reports (even if they're a year or two old!) and I particularly enjoyed this one.<br /><br />Interesting that you took your Velez AND a gore-tex - was that because the Velez was hoodless?<br /><br />You've motivated me in to getting the maps out to plan for 2012. Is there a better way of spending a wet afternoon in Timperley?<br /><br />JJJohn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.com