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Brolly System Advice for a Newbie (27 posts / 2,109 views)
Mark109
Posts: 6
Post #1 11 Apr 2021 10:00
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Hi, I am new to the forum and just starting to get back into fishing after not doing it for over 10 years. I am in the market for a new brolly system but keep going round in circles so thought I'd ask you guys based on your own experiences if you have any. I'm a fair weather angler so will only be doing nights in the spring/summer which will be mainly 24hr sessions and no longer than 48hr.

I have whittled my search down to the following:
Nash Titan hide pro
Cyprinus K2 60 brolly system
Solar undercover brolly system

I'm set on having vents to allow air movement and want something which will withstand the odd summer downpour. Has anyone used or owned any of the above, if so can you share your experiences. I have heard the Titan hide is too small for most bed chairs meaning it touches the edges and gets wet, if true is this the case with the hide pro?

Thanks for reading

Mark
maplecream
Posts: 723
Post #2 11 Apr 2021 13:54
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I have the titan hide xl and can recommend it 100%, it's been my best buy for a very long time. Nice big vents, good height, easy to put up, roomy, no leaks (yet) and reasonable price.
BomeyCarper BomeyCarper
Posts: 478
Post #3 11 Apr 2021 16:37
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Not on your list, but can highly recommend the trakker tempest brolly v2, or if you want the vents then there's the tempest brolly 100T or tempest brolly 100

I can't fault mine
Mark109
Posts: 6
Post #4 11 Apr 2021 20:11
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In reply to Post #3
I looked at the tempest but decided the 100T is a little too big for me. I didn't realise they do a 100 apart from the advanced 100 but I don't really want to spend more than £350.
Mark109
Posts: 6
Post #5 11 Apr 2021 20:12
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In reply to Post #2
No issues with your bed chair touching the sides with the XL?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #6 11 Apr 2021 20:45
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In reply to Post #1
reading what sort of sessions you will be fishing for my money

I would go for the Solar Tackle Undercover Brolly System good vids on you tube reviews
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #7 11 Apr 2021 21:10
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In reply to Post #6
Was in the same position paid £180 for the ESP hideout
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #8 12 Apr 2021 07:08
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In reply to Post #5
The Titan Hide XL won't be an issue with bedchairs
BomeyCarper BomeyCarper
Posts: 478
Post #9 12 Apr 2021 15:56
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In reply to Post #4
the tempest brolly 100 i think retails at about £250
maplecream
Posts: 723
Post #10 12 Apr 2021 17:59
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In reply to Post #5
No issues
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #11 12 Apr 2021 21:15
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In reply to Post #9
And then if he wants a wrap and ground sheet ?
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #12 13 Apr 2021 08:32
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In reply to Post #11
In the summer? Then he's a wimp

I would pay the extra few quid for the tempest. I was tempted by the hideout at the JR price, but I wouldn't ever have the front down and it doesn't detach. Don't want to be carrying the extra bulk around the whole time only to roll it up.

No matter how 'space saver' a standard internal brolly mech is you will always bash your head at some point, things have moved on. I had the Lo-Pro before it got nicked and it was ok. Replaced with the Tempest Brolly and its much better.
Mark109
Posts: 6
Post #13 13 Apr 2021 18:23
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In reply to Post #12
Better to be looking at it than looking for it

Mark109
Posts: 6
Post #14 13 Apr 2021 18:26
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In reply to Post #13
Thanks for the input guys. Basically to summarise, what I had listed are all fair options apart from price difference. I'll do a bit of research into the tempest but to get the 100 it seems to of sold out at most places.
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #15 13 Apr 2021 19:51
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In reply to Post #13
Looking at what?
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #16 13 Apr 2021 20:18
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In reply to Post #12
Yes fair point but he wanted a “brolly system” ? Tempest go up fast etc etc but their in every single swim I see these days not for me 😎
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #17 13 Apr 2021 20:41
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In reply to Post #16
I honestly thought the same about every Tom, Dick and Harry having one, not usually into that. But in this case there is a reason, it's better than the other brollies.
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #18 13 Apr 2021 20:45
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In reply to Post #17
It goes up quickly most brollies do it's not like it's gotta be up in under 2 mins instead of under 5 😆 there is so many in the range it makes my head go spinning when I hear the word tempest 😝 plus as we've said every man and his dog has one it's not for me but each to their own,the OP wants a brolly system not a brolly so he wants the option of a front.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #19 13 Apr 2021 21:49
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In reply to Post #18
Exactly he wants a SYSTEM
and some of the suggestions when you add the bits to make it a system smashes his budget the Solar one complete is well under budget but lots of options out there
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #20 13 Apr 2021 22:23
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In reply to Post #19
Solar one gives him vents I'm not a fan of the camo on it tho it's a bit cheap looking
weaver83 weaver83
Posts: 1,059
Post #21 13 Apr 2021 22:34
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Have a look at alpha fishing, they do a full system including vapour shield and zip in groundsheet, in green or dpm for 269 or 279 they also have some cyprinus shelters for cheap as they do repairs and warranty work for them.
villa1471
Posts: 249
Post #22 15 Apr 2021 08:34
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Just got a fox ultra 60 brolly system second hand, well impressed
Carpy-Angler Carpy-Angler
Posts: 541
Post #23 18 Apr 2021 00:01
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In reply to Post #1
What did you end up going for mate
plentyablanks plentyablanks
Posts: 193
Post #24 18 Apr 2021 07:01
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In reply to Post #21
Have you got one of these alpha brolly intrested on the quality
Mark109
Posts: 6
Post #25 24 Apr 2021 18:24
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In reply to Post #23
I went to my local Angling Direct where they had the Titan hide and hide pro. They looked smart but the spec is pretty poor compared to other brolly/shelters on the market for similar price. They also had the tempest 100 DPM but this had no vents. I'm swaying towards the Solar if I'm honest. It's £200 and it will do what I want for now. If I decide to change a year or two down the line because I start fishing through colder nights then I'll upgrade as £200 isn't that much in the grand scheme of things.
weaver83 weaver83
Posts: 1,059
Post #26 25 Apr 2021 01:06
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In reply to Post #24
My mates got one, and he's really happy with it. From what I've seen of it the quality is spot on, nice thick material and stitching was good.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #27 25 Apr 2021 01:07
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In reply to Post #25
good choice
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