walkingpoles wrote:Did you try the two Tisos (Buchanan Street and Cooper street)? I used mostly these stores. Also got some stuff from Cotswold in the westend.
He asked for staff who know what they're talking about:
AndyATSmith wrote:can anyone suggest a good outdoors shop that actually has staff that know what they're talking about and can provide good unbiased advice? I'm based in Glasgow.
Tiso and Cotswold are full of wannabees and Walter Mitty characters who make out that because they work in a gear shop they are masters of the craft. Bollox they are. The trouble is that the big corporate chain stores can out-price the small private stores and drive them out of the market. Best shop I've found for knowledgeable staff was Craigdon in Aberdeen. It's a long way to go for a chat... Have you tried joining a club? They're also full of bullshitters, unfortunately.