In reply to Removed User:
I can remember that having done a couple of sessions on Southern Sandstone we booked a holiday in the lakes and a 2 day climbing course. (Day one of which was with a certain Dave Birkett. He seemed to know what he was talking about)
We were then in need of some kit so walked into Needle sports and asked for some help...
I can remember Stephen suggesting we would need some rocks, some hexes, load of quick draws, some slings, couple of Friends?, pair of 50m double ropes.
Big pile of kit literally on the floor in front of us with nothing to carry it in. He proceeded to sell us a Pod rucksack as well so we could carry it all out of the shop.
Happy days.