kevin bass 249 Posted April 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, edmon said: Don't know if its shale from the Niddry Bing, Winchburgh, west of Edinburgh, which many tracks are now using. If it is I suspect the shale cost isn't too bad its most likely the transpost costs. As been said it's not so much the cost of the shale but more likely the cost the transport it all the way down from Scotland by the lorry load, mind you it would explain why Buster Chapman now uses clay or mud from the nearest fields Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,845 Posted April 2, 2022 20 minutes ago, edmon said: Don't know if its shale from the Niddry Bing, Winchburgh, west of Edinburgh, which many tracks are now using. If it is I suspect the shale cost isn't too bad its most likely the transpost costs. I was told by one clubs General Manger that shale is bought by weight so if you get it when it’s soaking wet you get less for your money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted April 2, 2022 1 hour ago, E I Addio said: I was told by one clubs General Manger that shale is bought by weight so if you get it when it’s soaking wet you get less for your money. So as it comes from north of the border there's a 24hr window each year to get the best value for money 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites