looking for a decent brolly system and am looking for recommendations
I ordered the wychwood mhr HD mk2 sysyem which arrived with many manufacturing defects which was replaced with another with the exact same problems. Although I loved the concept of the mhr HD system, receiving 2 faulty systems im now looking for something which is of decent quality and simular spec. Tia
I ordered the wychwood mhr HD mk2 sysyem which arrived with many manufacturing defects which was replaced with another with the exact same problems. Although I loved the concept of the mhr HD system, receiving 2 faulty systems im now looking for something which is of decent quality and simular spec. Tia
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at esp hide out
Have a look at esp hide out
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Im shocked to read this
as they are known for some of if not the best brollys around with their 5 year warrante be interested in a bit more detail of these manufacturing defects please ?
I have owned a Wychwood MHR brolly and it was amazing quality
Im shocked to read this
as they are known for some of if not the best brollys around with their 5 year warrante be interested in a bit more detail of these manufacturing defects please ?
I have owned a Wychwood MHR brolly and it was amazing quality
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I was shocked to see it tbh especially on the replacement i was sent which was in a worse state than the first.
The first mhr hd mk2 brolly system had ladders in every single fly mesh panel which would eventually rip/turn into holes so wasn't going to entertain that after paying £269. Contacted Wychwood who denied it was a manufacturing defect stating they had never seen it before and could not help me and advised to send it back and ask for a replacement, which I did. The 2nd one turned up with the exact same problem and also had a big white mark on the top and white writing on at least 2 of the panels. I'm not sure who's in charge of quality control or how either made it out of the factory but Wychwood again were not interested so I returned the 2nd one for a refund. As for the Wychwood 5 year warranty I'm not sure you'd get anywhere with them. I will add pics ASAP so you can see what I mean
So now I'm looking for a simular brolly system as, like I say the actual concept,size,weight,headroom etc was just what I was looking for
I was shocked to see it tbh especially on the replacement i was sent which was in a worse state than the first.
The first mhr hd mk2 brolly system had ladders in every single fly mesh panel which would eventually rip/turn into holes so wasn't going to entertain that after paying £269. Contacted Wychwood who denied it was a manufacturing defect stating they had never seen it before and could not help me and advised to send it back and ask for a replacement, which I did. The 2nd one turned up with the exact same problem and also had a big white mark on the top and white writing on at least 2 of the panels. I'm not sure who's in charge of quality control or how either made it out of the factory but Wychwood again were not interested so I returned the 2nd one for a refund. As for the Wychwood 5 year warranty I'm not sure you'd get anywhere with them. I will add pics ASAP so you can see what I mean
So now I'm looking for a simular brolly system as, like I say the actual concept,size,weight,headroom etc was just what I was looking for
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Interesting thanks and of course like every mortal thing that massed produced there will be a percentage of problems hopefully they will sort this out
as far as customer service goes I accidentally kicked the blocking plug into the river contacted them and was sent a new one FOC next day Im confident there warrante is fine
Interesting thanks and of course like every mortal thing that massed produced there will be a percentage of problems hopefully they will sort this out
as far as customer service goes I accidentally kicked the blocking plug into the river contacted them and was sent a new one FOC next day Im confident there warrante is fine
In reply to Post #5
Yes thats what I thought but to get 2 in the same state and wychwood showing no interest and denying its a manufacturing issue has put me off purchasing their products in the future even with a 5 year warrenty
Good to hear you found them helpful in your situation though
Yes thats what I thought but to get 2 in the same state and wychwood showing no interest and denying its a manufacturing issue has put me off purchasing their products in the future even with a 5 year warrenty
Good to hear you found them helpful in your situation though
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Sonik axs system. Goes up in seconds and great value for money
Sonik axs system. Goes up in seconds and great value for money
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I forgot to ask where did you buy the MHR systems from was it Future Angling ? by any chance ?
I forgot to ask where did you buy the MHR systems from was it Future Angling ? by any chance ?
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Like Gerry I'm shocked at your experience as I have had nothing but positive experiences with Wychwood over the years but if I was in your shoes would equally avoid (like I avoid Nash products for similar reasons) . Alternatives you can look at will be the ESP, the Tempest brolly (which I switched to from Wychwood) or the Sonik system. You can always look at Cyprinus but they are getting more expensive and lack stock based on some reports I see
Like Gerry I'm shocked at your experience as I have had nothing but positive experiences with Wychwood over the years but if I was in your shoes would equally avoid (like I avoid Nash products for similar reasons) . Alternatives you can look at will be the ESP, the Tempest brolly (which I switched to from Wychwood) or the Sonik system. You can always look at Cyprinus but they are getting more expensive and lack stock based on some reports I see
In reply to Post #5
How did you get the new blocking plug mate? Been trying to contact them for the same thing but can't get a response.
Thanks.
How did you get the new blocking plug mate? Been trying to contact them for the same thing but can't get a response.
Thanks.
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i had a couple of MK1 HDMRs which were a bit iffy which was a shame
as they were the closest material i have found which was near to what the green wavelok material was.
i didnt want a mk2 with a vent (a vent on a brolly REALLY ?)
so ended up with a hide which had for 2 seasons - still watertight but the paint is flaking in places, they have obvs revised the internal rope attachment for the poles as mine are not coated but i have seen one which brought a few months ago where they have coated them.
i love the look of traditional type brollies but i wasnt going to pay thru the nose for one from Aqua etc
i had a couple of MK1 HDMRs which were a bit iffy which was a shame
as they were the closest material i have found which was near to what the green wavelok material was.
i didnt want a mk2 with a vent (a vent on a brolly REALLY ?)
so ended up with a hide which had for 2 seasons - still watertight but the paint is flaking in places, they have obvs revised the internal rope attachment for the poles as mine are not coated but i have seen one which brought a few months ago where they have coated them.
i love the look of traditional type brollies but i wasnt going to pay thru the nose for one from Aqua etc
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i didnt want a mk2 with a vent (a vent on a brolly REALLY ?)
Amazing that you find it strange ?
as lots of people including me ENJOY the real benefit of the breeze that is possible with an open fronted brolly and the rear vents open it can be sooo much cooler with a breeze
OF COURSE if you have never used one with vents you will never know ?
as the saying goes ignorance is bliss
(not saying your ignorant of course ) just those that know know big smile
i didnt want a mk2 with a vent (a vent on a brolly REALLY ?)
Amazing that you find it strange ?
as lots of people including me ENJOY the real benefit of the breeze that is possible with an open fronted brolly and the rear vents open it can be sooo much cooler with a breeze
OF COURSE if you have never used one with vents you will never know ?
as the saying goes ignorance is bliss
(not saying your ignorant of course ) just those that know know big smile
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im sure there are benefits.
for me its another area of stitching that could leak. i like to keep things simple and robust.
and i understand that vents dont leak its just my feeling on the matter
if i could get a waveloc id have one
or the hide frame with a beefer material at a push
im sure there are benefits.
for me its another area of stitching that could leak. i like to keep things simple and robust.
and i understand that vents dont leak its just my feeling on the matter
if i could get a waveloc id have one
or the hide frame with a beefer material at a push
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I've got an original steadfast wave lock in the garage that I've had since around 1986,think I last used it in about 1991/2
not sure if I'd still use it but it seems to still be watertight etc, weighs a ton mind.
Built to last
I've got an original steadfast wave lock in the garage that I've had since around 1986,think I last used it in about 1991/2
not sure if I'd still use it but it seems to still be watertight etc, weighs a ton mind.
Built to last
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to my shame. i left one out in the garden. in the corner, under a tree by the BBQ. eventually it rotted.
20 years old at least.
to my shame. i left one out in the garden. in the corner, under a tree by the BBQ. eventually it rotted.
20 years old at least.
I currently have a TFG Oval brolly and overwrap and a Rod Hutchinson Hybrid Cabrio brolly system.
The TFG is a few years old, comes with the storm sides as standard, a 'half' groundsheet, but you do have to buy the overwrap. If you use it as a brolly, then the shorter side storm sticks are fine, but if you go with the overwrap then the front storm poles are handy.
I do like it, it works, keeps me dry and warm.
The Hutchy Cabrio system, I got it this year, it is big! With the extension on the front it is like sleeping in a tunnel.
The front is held up by tension bar, and then the smaller storm sticks inside.
I haven't used this in wet weather yet!
The TFG is a few years old, comes with the storm sides as standard, a 'half' groundsheet, but you do have to buy the overwrap. If you use it as a brolly, then the shorter side storm sticks are fine, but if you go with the overwrap then the front storm poles are handy.
I do like it, it works, keeps me dry and warm.
The Hutchy Cabrio system, I got it this year, it is big! With the extension on the front it is like sleeping in a tunnel.
The front is held up by tension bar, and then the smaller storm sticks inside.
I haven't used this in wet weather yet!
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I've considered binning mine or giving it away as I haven't used it in over 20 year, but the nostalgia of sleeping on an Argos sun lounger comes back to me every time I look at it.
I've considered binning mine or giving it away as I haven't used it in over 20 year, but the nostalgia of sleeping on an Argos sun lounger comes back to me every time I look at it.
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what about the cyprinus fast and light? is that any good? they normally sell plenty and i have seen a fair few about
what about the cyprinus fast and light? is that any good? they normally sell plenty and i have seen a fair few about
In reply to Post #16
I like the look of that Hutchy Brolly system Nick, the extension looks wicked.
I like the look of that Hutchy Brolly system Nick, the extension looks wicked.
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It is very nice.
The standard groundsheet covers the ground under the umbrella, then there is an extension that clips on to cover the ground in the extension.
Believe it or not, I haven't used it with a door on yet, the weather has been too warm. The door and extension just zip on, so you can leave it all in place rather than taking each bit off.
There is room for a chair in the extension, rather than being sat right back on your bedchair.
It does also come with a decent brolly bag.
I suppose in relation to TFG it is expensive, but personally I think it is worth it, I would much rather spend money on Hutchy tackle than many other brands where quality is possibly a bit dubious.
It is very nice.
The standard groundsheet covers the ground under the umbrella, then there is an extension that clips on to cover the ground in the extension.
Believe it or not, I haven't used it with a door on yet, the weather has been too warm. The door and extension just zip on, so you can leave it all in place rather than taking each bit off.
There is room for a chair in the extension, rather than being sat right back on your bedchair.
It does also come with a decent brolly bag.
I suppose in relation to TFG it is expensive, but personally I think it is worth it, I would much rather spend money on Hutchy tackle than many other brands where quality is possibly a bit dubious.
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