Morning Chaps
Another brolly thread probably been done death this one
But has anyone got one of the new Saber capsule Brollys
I would be grateful for any feedback
Many thanks
Mark
Another brolly thread probably been done death this one
But has anyone got one of the new Saber capsule Brollys
I would be grateful for any feedback
Many thanks
Mark
In reply to Post #1
Yes, I've had one a while, really impressed. Compact, light, waterproof (!), great price for what you get. Prefer it to the Fox I had previously (leaked).
Yes, I've had one a while, really impressed. Compact, light, waterproof (!), great price for what you get. Prefer it to the Fox I had previously (leaked).
In reply to Post #1
It looks very similar to the Cyprinus K2 but the back vent is different. I have the Cyprinus K2 and if this is another version for the little time i've used it it's been alright. Pretty easy to set up but not as quick as you would hope. Putting it down is a little bit of a struggle feels like the mechanism locking the brolly has no spring in it so you can't tell how hard you need to squeeze it until it takes all the skin off your hands lol.
The storm poles didn't come with an allen key to lock them in place so until I worked that out they were all but useless.
The K2 is selling for around 250 now I think if not more (I grabbed it before Cyprinus hiked their prices @200). If it comes with 2 versions a zip in or a velcro ground sheet I'd be more than certain it's the same Brolly.
It looks very similar to the Cyprinus K2 but the back vent is different. I have the Cyprinus K2 and if this is another version for the little time i've used it it's been alright. Pretty easy to set up but not as quick as you would hope. Putting it down is a little bit of a struggle feels like the mechanism locking the brolly has no spring in it so you can't tell how hard you need to squeeze it until it takes all the skin off your hands lol.
The storm poles didn't come with an allen key to lock them in place so until I worked that out they were all but useless.
The K2 is selling for around 250 now I think if not more (I grabbed it before Cyprinus hiked their prices @200). If it comes with 2 versions a zip in or a velcro ground sheet I'd be more than certain it's the same Brolly.
In reply to Post #3
Mechanism is sprung on mine and had no problems with the storm poles. Cheaper too.
Mechanism is sprung on mine and had no problems with the storm poles. Cheaper too.
In reply to Post #4
Cheers John
I think Monkey has a Cyprinus K2
Mark
Cheers John
I think Monkey has a Cyprinus K2
Mark
In reply to Post #5
I bought one of these and have the following remarks:
This is a carbon copy of the chub Outkast brolly - presumably from the same factory, but I cant vouch on whether the materials are identical or not.
Very thin material. This makes it light and packdown thickness small, however one must take their chances with thin material, both in terms of abrasion and heavy rain.
Stitching and seams are lower quality than other bivvies/brollies I have had. They are taped though and expect they will be watertight.
I find it odd that Sabre (like Chub) have not included a hard-wearing plastic cap on the top of the brolly, this protects it when putting it on the ground to open it out. I think this is an obvious point of wear and care is needed.
I found the storm poles light but low quality - the clamps are troublesome and not great.
In essence, this is a bottom of the market brolly and as long as you go in with that expectation, it is probably ok for you.
Hope helpful.
Steve
I bought one of these and have the following remarks:
This is a carbon copy of the chub Outkast brolly - presumably from the same factory, but I cant vouch on whether the materials are identical or not.
Very thin material. This makes it light and packdown thickness small, however one must take their chances with thin material, both in terms of abrasion and heavy rain.
Stitching and seams are lower quality than other bivvies/brollies I have had. They are taped though and expect they will be watertight.
I find it odd that Sabre (like Chub) have not included a hard-wearing plastic cap on the top of the brolly, this protects it when putting it on the ground to open it out. I think this is an obvious point of wear and care is needed.
I found the storm poles light but low quality - the clamps are troublesome and not great.
In essence, this is a bottom of the market brolly and as long as you go in with that expectation, it is probably ok for you.
Hope helpful.
Steve
In reply to Post #3
I disagree that it is the same as the Cyprinus K2.
The K2 is much heavier and I believe this is a copy of the the JRC extreme brolly.
The Sabre is a copy of the Chub Outkast.
Kind regards
Stephen
I disagree that it is the same as the Cyprinus K2.
The K2 is much heavier and I believe this is a copy of the the JRC extreme brolly.
The Sabre is a copy of the Chub Outkast.
Kind regards
Stephen
In reply to Post #7
I have now got the saber capsule for a good price
Not as speedy to put up as I thought my old Big Z is loads quicker
Once up tho loads of room inside coped well few weeks ago in the thunderstorm we had
I have now got the saber capsule for a good price
Not as speedy to put up as I thought my old Big Z is loads quicker
Once up tho loads of room inside coped well few weeks ago in the thunderstorm we had
In reply to Post #8
Ordered the camo one at the start of the week and arrived today. Bloody typical it's raining as I wanted to put it up in the garden before going out on the bank with it. Only using it for overnighters. Will let you know my thoughts, once I've used it
Ordered the camo one at the start of the week and arrived today. Bloody typical it's raining as I wanted to put it up in the garden before going out on the bank with it. Only using it for overnighters. Will let you know my thoughts, once I've used it
In reply to Post #9
Hi ordered one today. How you finding it?
Hi ordered one today. How you finding it?
In reply to Post #8
Hi just out of interest are you Still happy with the brolly? Have ordered one. Hoping you come back and say its brilliant 😂
Hi just out of interest are you Still happy with the brolly? Have ordered one. Hoping you come back and say its brilliant 😂
In reply to Post #10
Wouldn't know mate. Complete nightmare. I bought it from eBay. The Seller / courier says it's been delivered and signed for by myself but I wasn't even home. I've asked all the neighbors but they didn't take it in. eBay doesn't want to know, I'm £175 down. Not happy.
Wouldn't know mate. Complete nightmare. I bought it from eBay. The Seller / courier says it's been delivered and signed for by myself but I wasn't even home. I've asked all the neighbors but they didn't take it in. eBay doesn't want to know, I'm £175 down. Not happy.
In reply to Post #11
Its a great brolly material wise and room
Nice rear vent and storage pockets
Just not as quick to put up as I expected
Maybe because mine came with screw in sticks instead
Of the magnetic ones
Top tip put brolly up first then zip in front
👍
Its a great brolly material wise and room
Nice rear vent and storage pockets
Just not as quick to put up as I expected
Maybe because mine came with screw in sticks instead
Of the magnetic ones
Top tip put brolly up first then zip in front
👍
In reply to Post #12
Oh that's ****! Did you pay via PayPal? Glad I didn't go down th e ebay route now. Ended up going direct to saber. Hope you get it sorted 👍
Oh that's ****! Did you pay via PayPal? Glad I didn't go down th e ebay route now. Ended up going direct to saber. Hope you get it sorted 👍
In reply to Post #13
Great thanks for the reply. You've eased my mind some what. Sounds like a bargain when compared to higher priced brolly systems. Will be here over the weekend so will give my opinion once arrived 👍
Great thanks for the reply. You've eased my mind some what. Sounds like a bargain when compared to higher priced brolly systems. Will be here over the weekend so will give my opinion once arrived 👍
In reply to Post #15
Wouldnt mind some more feedback on these as I'm looking at a brolly with zip in front system
Currently have an fox brolly (the one where you slide the rib in at the front - can't remember the name) so if it's quicker to put up than that I'll be happy 😂😂😂
Wouldnt mind some more feedback on these as I'm looking at a brolly with zip in front system
Currently have an fox brolly (the one where you slide the rib in at the front - can't remember the name) so if it's quicker to put up than that I'll be happy 😂😂😂
In reply to Post #14
Good news. eBay refunded me the money as the seller did not supply the correct delivery info. Makes me think they never sent it in the first place
Good news. eBay refunded me the money as the seller did not supply the correct delivery info. Makes me think they never sent it in the first place
In reply to Post #17
Good to hear mate
Good to hear mate
In reply to Post #18
Cheers. Now I've got £175 burning a big hole in my back pocket. Can't decide whether to order it again from another supplier or buy something else.
Cheers. Now I've got £175 burning a big hole in my back pocket. Can't decide whether to order it again from another supplier or buy something else.
In reply to Post #19
Gerry knows 👍👍
Gerry knows 👍👍
In reply to Post #21
That looks really good actually oldgeezer. Just have to check and compare the footprint of both.
*Edit (just checked the dimensions)
Dimensions below...
Saber Brolly
W 255 cm D 205 cm H 138 cm
Sonic AXS Shelter
W 260 cm D 150 cm H 137 cm
Its over 50cm shorter in depth, but because the back goes straight down, I might be able to get my Nash SS4 bed pushed right to the back. I think Ill have to go and see if i can find one set up somewhere with my tape measure
Cheers Boris and Oldgeezer
That looks really good actually oldgeezer. Just have to check and compare the footprint of both.
*Edit (just checked the dimensions)
Dimensions below...
Saber Brolly
W 255 cm D 205 cm H 138 cm
Sonic AXS Shelter
W 260 cm D 150 cm H 137 cm
Its over 50cm shorter in depth, but because the back goes straight down, I might be able to get my Nash SS4 bed pushed right to the back. I think Ill have to go and see if i can find one set up somewhere with my tape measure
Cheers Boris and Oldgeezer
In reply to Post #22
Brian
I have got the shelter and reckon with the ftont
on its about the same as the capsule
The bivvy is a bit deeper by 250mm
If you send me the width of your wide boy I with do
A check at the weekend for you
Brian
I have got the shelter and reckon with the ftont
on its about the same as the capsule
The bivvy is a bit deeper by 250mm
If you send me the width of your wide boy I with do
A check at the weekend for you
In reply to Post #22
I have the axs bivvy. And have a ss3 sleep system. Loads of room and it's not right to the back
I have the axs bivvy. And have a ss3 sleep system. Loads of room and it's not right to the back
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