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The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 06:02:08 pm
Well, I went to the MCC for the first and last time yesterday and someone said that The Depot will be opening in Manchester this summer.  :bounce: :bounce: shit I might have to actually get some indoor climbing done so I can crank out the 4+ when it comes to the real thing.

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#1 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 06:11:53 pm
in the Trafford Centre; it sounds...... big:

http://www.theclimbingdepot.co.uk/leeds/news/depot-manchester

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#2 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 06:21:46 pm

in the Trafford Centre; it sounds...... big:

http://www.theclimbingdepot.co.uk/leeds/news/depot-manchester

Trafford park. Not centre. Which is from memory a big industrial area (some of it empty/wasteland) loosely between old Trafford and the M60 (or Trafford centre)... Suspect they've found a decent sized industrial unit/building..

Maybe if someone more in the know could let a postcode slip out...???

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#3 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 07:12:18 pm
I imagine it will be in the industrial park on the other side of the Bridgewater canal opposite Old Trafford, which is the route I use to cycle home (which I don't do very often :spank:)

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#4 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 08:51:11 pm
30,000 sq. feet!


For the man who has no concept of area, it would appear that when using the industry standard this equates to roughly half a football pitch...




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#5 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 09:03:30 pm
Sounds amazing.

Can't help but notice the irony of "an outdoor area for summer bouldering" in Manchester though. ;)

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#6 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 09:15:09 pm
30,000 sq. feet!


For the man who has no concept of area, it would appear that when using the industry standard this equates to roughly half a football pitch...

is that climbable wall area or floor area?

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#7 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 18, 2015, 10:17:35 pm

Sounds amazing.

Can't help but notice the irony of "an outdoor area for summer bouldering" in Manchester though. ;)

As long as it's covered - it's be great... Also Means you can have a tab in between efforts ;)

Went last year to a bouldering wall in Vienna (Boulderbar) that had an outdoor section (under a roof) - it was really good on a warm evening, better than the hot inside...

30000 ft is 100 by 300 - yes a wee bit less than 1/2 a footy pitch.. That's quite big!

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#8 Re: The Depot, Manchester
February 02, 2015, 04:37:13 pm
There is nothing on the planning portals about change of use so it's probably safe to assume the building is already being used for leisure.

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#9 Re: The Depot, Manchester
February 02, 2015, 05:53:36 pm
There is nothing on the planning portals about change of use so it's probably safe to assume the building is already being used for leisure.

Ace, that's snow dome think is fucking massive and with the inbuilt chiller conditions should be primo all year around

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#10 Re: The Depot, Manchester
February 02, 2015, 06:12:27 pm
There is nothing on the planning portals about change of use so it's probably safe to assume the building is already being used for leisure.

Ace, that's snow dome think is fucking massive and with the inbuilt chiller conditions should be primo all year around

I think adapting the indoor skydiving place next to the Centre d'traffordium would work better... even I might be able to do a one armer with a 50mph updraft ;)

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#11 Re: The Depot, Manchester
July 21, 2015, 04:48:02 pm
Anyone heard any more on this? Is it still happening?

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#12 Re: The Depot, Manchester
July 21, 2015, 04:50:52 pm
Anyone heard any more on this? Is it still happening?

Yep, change of use gone through, and hear its looking like Novemberish for opening.

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#13 Re: The Depot, Manchester
July 21, 2015, 05:12:43 pm
Sweet, ta.

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#14 Re: The Depot, Manchester
November 04, 2015, 02:34:42 pm
Anyone know if Depot Manchester is still on course for a November opening?

The photos on FB look very encouraging, but it's hard to tell what level of general readiness is for paying punters?

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#15 Re: The Depot, Manchester
November 04, 2015, 03:05:43 pm
I agree, the photos look amazing but new boulders seem to still be arriving, nothing is painted, their are no mats and none of the "extras", cafe, shop? etc seem to be started so I can't see it being finished much before Christmas?

It'll be ace to finally have a decent bouldering wall and closer to my house than Logport.

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#16 Re: The Depot, Manchester
November 04, 2015, 03:20:20 pm
They've been saying mid-December on FB for a while. Still sounded confident of that last week.

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#17 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 01, 2016, 07:53:11 pm
In case anyone missed it, The Depot will be opening it's Manchester doors as of tomorrow.

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#18 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 01, 2016, 10:22:01 pm
Sweet. Was lucky  enough to have a quick tour last week and was very impressed.

Vast is not the word...

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#19 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 01, 2016, 10:31:41 pm
Probably popping over on Sunday. Don't want to turn up to the party too early ;)

If anyone else is heading there then holla.

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#20 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 03, 2016, 09:20:42 am
Went yesterday, very impressive. Loads of space, big walls, cool angles, some amazing new holds and despite being very busy there was no queues for problems. Gripes? More locker space would be nice, but apart from that, about as close to perfection as I've seen in a bouldering wall. Well done Mr Dunning et al.

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#21 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 03, 2016, 10:11:06 am
Went yesterday, very impressive. Loads of space, big walls, cool angles, some amazing new holds and despite being very busy there was no queues for problems. Gripes? More locker space would be nice, but apart from that, about as close to perfection as I've seen in a bouldering wall. Well done Mr Dunning et al.

Agreed. Traffic will need careful planning from myself but I thought it was fantastic and I'm usually picky with walls. Good setting. Really good panel finish which seems to be a rarity these days. Nice holds (rough but brand new).  A good mix of people showed up too which made for a good opening day.

There are still some pullup and dip bars to go in I've been told.

Sinks in the gents seemed designed for midgets but that really is me being uber picky!
« Last Edit: January 03, 2016, 10:17:17 am by Paul B »

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#22 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 03, 2016, 10:32:21 am
Re traffic - worth remembering that if Man U are playing at home (as they were yesterday) there will be 70000 people coming and going from near the area for 60-90 min before and after the game...

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#23 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 03, 2016, 10:35:29 am
Re traffic - worth remembering that if Man U are playing at home (as they were yesterday) there will be 70000 people coming and going from near the area for 60-90 min before and after the game...

Was horrendous yesterday. Forgot they were at home! Plus trafford centre sales.

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#24 Re: The Depot, Manchester
January 03, 2016, 10:57:25 am
Agree with the above comments. Some amazing holds on the easier problems but they are rough. Never really thought about the board finish before but its true...

As a soul and disco boy the music was proper bo all the time I was there.

TT's right about the traffic. If Utd are at home it'll be mental about 1.5 hours before and after the game. The The Tragic Centre should start calming down now. I've been doing that drive for years now so I'll try and post my patented traffic avoidance jibs.


 

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