Leo Houlding is a world class British climber, mountaineer and BASE jumper. Famous for beating Jeremy Clarkson in a challenge on BBC's Top Gear and for his own TV series "Take me to the Edge". Leo will talk about his recent adventures, including last year's epic Asgard Project and his more recent exploits in Yosemite.
On Tuesday 9th November at 6pm, Leo will be in our Perth shop for a meet and greet followed by a slideshow with a question and answer session afterwards.
He will also be showing his film followed by a question and answer session on Monday 8th November at Transition Extreme in Aberdeen at 8pm.
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As part of Craigdon’s ongoing commitment to the highest levels of training for our staff, we asked the guys from Anatom, the UK distributers for Superfeet and Teko socks to come along for an advanced level Academy course. Here’s what Fraser from our Perth store had to say about it all...
“The course was run on the 7th and 8th of October. The two days were comprised of both theory based learning and practical learning, giving us a chance to learn all the information before getting stuck in on day 2.
On the first day the main focus was on Teko socks. Here, we learned about the benefits of wearing wool thread over synthetic thread, and how regulating the foot temperature was important for reducing the chances of blisters. Probably the most interesting point though, was that wool is able to hold a store of the moisture that your foot produces inside the fibres themselves. The second area we focused on was biometrics. We learnt in great depth about the anatomy of the foot, and how wearing Superfeet insoles helped to prevent potential foot related problems. I had not realised before the course that there are actually 28 bones that make up each foot, and as a result of the course I am able to see just how important it really is to provide the foot with all of the support it needs. On the first day we also had a look into foot and leg injuries that can occur if you are not using suitable insoles or footwear that does not fit quite right. We learnt about how blisters are formed; the 3 factors that all need to be present are air, heat and moisture. If all three factors are present inside of your footwear, you become far more likely to pick up hotspots and blisters – so you can see that sock selection is also very important! We also learnt about far more complicated injuries, but I think I will leave talking about them for another day!
After a gruelling day of presentations and good class interaction, the guys from Anatom took us out for a lovely meal and a couple of drinks – thanks to John, Jimmy & Colin – I reckon we all deserved it.
Before I knew it I was back to the classroom for the second day, where we were able to put all that we had learnt the day before into action with a far more hands on approach. We learnt how to heat footwear and manipulate it to accommodate almost any kind of foot, by using techniques such as heating, using the rubbing bar, using various tools to stretch it and also clamping. I was very surprised how easy it really is to change the shape of both hiking boots and ski boots by using such easy procedures. The second part of the day involved learning about how best to go about fitting and constructing both ‘custom’ and ‘ trim to fit’ Superfeet insoles - a really interesting process and a vital part of getting that elusive “perfect” fit!
This leads me onto the finale for the course – our exam. A fifty minute exam testing us on the valuable information we had learnt over the 2 days, just to make sure that all the teaching had stuck. I think I speak for all who attended when I say it had!”
As ever, a great couple of days training from Anatom – thanks guys! Be sure to come into any of our stores and speak to our specialist boot fitters about how we can help you get the best out of your footwear.
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Due to circumstances outwith our control, the Alt-berg boot-fitting day in Perth on Saturday 26th September, can no longer go ahead as planned. Our own, experienced boot fitters will still be on hand to make sure you get the perfect fit but unfortunately no representatives from Alt-berg are able to be with us.
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As part of Alt-berg’s release of the new three season mountain boot the Terthera, we are delighted to announce that we will be holding a specialist boot fitting day with Andrew from Alt-berg. He will be in store all day on the 26th of September working with our specialist in-store boot fitters in Perth.
With the boot being available in 5 width fittings, why not come along and try out their long awaited Terthera Boot!
Andrew will also be bringing along with him a selection of military and police boots from the Alt-berg range.
For more information, contact Robin at Perth on: 01738 631006
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