Tent maker

[xilios]

Hi all,
We have a Jack Wolfskin Worlds End tent that we've been using for several years now and its time for another.
Now we love this tent and would like to get a new one. Jack Wolfskin has started production of the worlds end tent again after a couple of years stopage but the new ones are a kg heavyer than the older model.
There isn't another in the market thats close to this for space vs weight vs price (+/-300euros) vs ventilation vs ease of use.
We think if we were to dish out 900+euros for a Hilleberg or Helsport tent we could spend the money and get something were happy with.
So this summer while on tour we ran into this other cyclist (from Ireland) in France who said there is this tent maker in Scotland that takes old(er) tents, removes the panels and uses them as a template for a new tent using the materials of your choice.
I have tryed google but no luck, has anyone here heard of this tent maker?
Just like to know what would the actual cost be and if it was worth the trouble.
Thanks

 

[andym]

I was very impressed by the work that Scottish Mountain Gear did to repair my backpack and they also do tent repairs. Got to be worth a shot.

 

[xilios]

Thanks for the quick reply, I will definitely contact with them.
cheers

 

[Brains]

"Blacks of Greenock" were the major tent makers in the UK from the 50's to the 80's.
I heard tell back in the days of yore when sitting around a camp fire at the base of Everset that there were ex seamstresses, whom if silver crossed thier palms were prepared to make up any tent that you wished in any material.

Look around Greenock area and see what you find .....

 

[mcshroom]

"Blacks of Greenock" were the major tent makers in the UK from the 50's to the 80's.
I heard tell back in the days of yore when sitting around a camp fire at the base of Everset that there were ex seamstresses, whom if silver crossed thier palms were prepared to make up any tent that you wished in any material.

Look around Greenock area and see what you find .....

Blacks of Greenock are still around, but as far as I know they specialise in canvas scout patrol tents now.

 

[andym]

Blacks of Greenock. Ah happy days....