About Us

What's this all About?

On and off since 2001 providing raw styles for Go-Getting types and palming out pro-Sloper content on the internet (and beyond) A massive celebration of UK Climbing culture and those who see the game a little differently.

It's later than we all think so tread lightly, do good, enjoy Life, do the thing and get to bed early.

Massive thanks to all that have supported us over the years. You're awesome.

Gareth (Pisces) March 2025 

Our History

2000 Gareth wrote 'Fat Sloper Action' in permanent pen on a Metolious bouldering mat that did not belong to him

2001 Founded FSA, Mark teaches Gareth how to code, we created a 'Website'

2002 Printed quality T-shirts locally, introduced the Tri-Stripe 1

2003 Introduced Chesney Hawkes into the team

2004 Mark emigrates to Australia, Gareth takes sabbatical with Climbing Wall manufacturer

2005 New Website, Tri-Stripe 2, The Capri, Sloper Slacks and Sloper Strike products launched with 'online ordering'

2006 Mark and Gareth reunite in Yosemite, amazing trip but Gareth reassess' life

2007-2024 The responsible years of grown-upping, necessary but creatively barren

2025 A new dawn, a new era

Values

  • Humour & authenticity
  • Quality design, quality products
  • Organic cottons & local supply chain
  • Recyclable/Compostable packaging
  • Be bright, never bland, self expression
  • Give back & do the right thing
  • Dial down seriousness & don't be a dick