In reply to Post #180
I know that Fox get's bashed for bad service.
Living in Holland I have a very good experience with Fox.
My old Evolution Bivvy lasted me for 16 years.
Even after this model was discontinued, I broke the front pole by my own fault.
My local shop ordered a new one from the warehouse in Belgium.
Within a week I received the pole.
Also the Fox salesman visited the shops on frequent base.
They always were very helpfull.
Nevertheless I like the concept of the Frontier.
Currently I use a Tempest Brolly which I will use till it is worn out.
So if the Frontier is still around then it will be a good candidate as new bivvy.
But of course time will tell if the Frontier is a good bivvy.
I know that Fox get's bashed for bad service.
Living in Holland I have a very good experience with Fox.
My old Evolution Bivvy lasted me for 16 years.
Even after this model was discontinued, I broke the front pole by my own fault.
My local shop ordered a new one from the warehouse in Belgium.
Within a week I received the pole.
Also the Fox salesman visited the shops on frequent base.
They always were very helpfull.
Nevertheless I like the concept of the Frontier.
Currently I use a Tempest Brolly which I will use till it is worn out.
So if the Frontier is still around then it will be a good candidate as new bivvy.
But of course time will tell if the Frontier is a good bivvy.
In reply to Post #168
what did you think of the fabric ? is it very thin
what did you think of the fabric ? is it very thin
In reply to Post #182
To be honest I never really had a good feel of the material around the bivvy. It certainly doesn't let much light inside so it's not like the sun will be beaming through because of the thinness, mine was up in the conservatory so was pretty much outside.
To be honest I never really had a good feel of the material around the bivvy. It certainly doesn't let much light inside so it's not like the sun will be beaming through because of the thinness, mine was up in the conservatory so was pretty much outside.
In reply to Post #169
Hi, so how does this ETS work for putting bar down? Just received mine today, I'd like to go at it for warned 👍
Hi, so how does this ETS work for putting bar down? Just received mine today, I'd like to go at it for warned 👍
In reply to Post #184
Mine moved in to position easily when setting up which I was surprised with as I've hear stories of other new bivvies being really tight until its been used. Following instructions for setup was easy.
I struggled at first taking it down because there aren't instructions to follow. After having a little play around you have to push up slightly on the middle pole (shouldn't need much pressure) and then on the block there is like a button thing which will release the catch for the middle pole to come down. Really impressed with how quick it is to fix into position and put down on my first attempts.
Lived the groundsheet too! Goodluck!
Mine moved in to position easily when setting up which I was surprised with as I've hear stories of other new bivvies being really tight until its been used. Following instructions for setup was easy.
I struggled at first taking it down because there aren't instructions to follow. After having a little play around you have to push up slightly on the middle pole (shouldn't need much pressure) and then on the block there is like a button thing which will release the catch for the middle pole to come down. Really impressed with how quick it is to fix into position and put down on my first attempts.
Lived the groundsheet too! Goodluck!
In reply to Post #179
Those are all made in the UK so hardly a fair comparison and as has been said first port of call is the retailer but he bought them second hand so no warranty, may have been better going to daletronics or a local electrical repairs.
Those are all made in the UK so hardly a fair comparison and as has been said first port of call is the retailer but he bought them second hand so no warranty, may have been better going to daletronics or a local electrical repairs.
In reply to Post #185
Cheers bud 👍
Cheers bud 👍
In reply to Post #186
? And not the manufacturer of said alarm. Even if Fox had an issue a call or email would usually suffice initially.
? And not the manufacturer of said alarm. Even if Fox had an issue a call or email would usually suffice initially.
In reply to Post #188
Why the manufacturer? If you had an issue with a pair of Nike trainers, purchased from jd sports, you wouldn't go direct to Nike would you? Why is fishing tackle different? Cars, whilst in warranty, go back to where you purchased them, not to head office. Out of warranty your on your own. Yes some companies will offer to fix there own stuff, out of warranty, but at your cost. But during warranty, the shop should take responsibility for it, wether they swap it or send it off.
Why the manufacturer? If you had an issue with a pair of Nike trainers, purchased from jd sports, you wouldn't go direct to Nike would you? Why is fishing tackle different? Cars, whilst in warranty, go back to where you purchased them, not to head office. Out of warranty your on your own. Yes some companies will offer to fix there own stuff, out of warranty, but at your cost. But during warranty, the shop should take responsibility for it, wether they swap it or send it off.
In reply to Post #189
Got my frontier x today and very impressed. Material certainly isn't paper thin and very good quality... Goes up and down quick, noticeably taller than tempest bivvies. The block is solid and the elbow joints are bang on. Flat back is great and has plenty of space in front of bedchair
Well made, well thought out and having owned a tempest for the last 8 years the frontier imo opinion is better alround. Pricing point spot on in comparison to the tempest....
Got my frontier x today and very impressed. Material certainly isn't paper thin and very good quality... Goes up and down quick, noticeably taller than tempest bivvies. The block is solid and the elbow joints are bang on. Flat back is great and has plenty of space in front of bedchair
Well made, well thought out and having owned a tempest for the last 8 years the frontier imo opinion is better alround. Pricing point spot on in comparison to the tempest....
In reply to Post #190
Just dont get it wet
Just dont get it wet
In reply to Post #190
Nice one mate. I've not owned a tempest but my brother who has the v2 said if he had the money and needed a new one he would also choose the frontier. Shock to see the following comment mock the bivvy without owning it
Nice one mate. I've not owned a tempest but my brother who has the v2 said if he had the money and needed a new one he would also choose the frontier. Shock to see the following comment mock the bivvy without owning it
Already one for sale on fb, Full XD set up........£1000! Ouch!
Make that 2 for sale. See another too
In reply to Post #194
I was just looking on Ebay, bit behind the curve on this bivvy but I see everything apart from the shell is an extra. Reminds me of walking into a well known car dealership where everything beyond the steering wheel is an option.
Really like the look of it, but it's a lot of dough for the privilege of being the guinea pig.
Think I'll wait til the long term use reviews come in which tell you the bits that have fell apart.
I was just looking on Ebay, bit behind the curve on this bivvy but I see everything apart from the shell is an extra. Reminds me of walking into a well known car dealership where everything beyond the steering wheel is an option.
Really like the look of it, but it's a lot of dough for the privilege of being the guinea pig.
Think I'll wait til the long term use reviews come in which tell you the bits that have fell apart.