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Aqua fast and light (36 posts / 4,496 views)
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #1 1 Jan 2022 12:34
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Hi seriously considering one of these am I right in thinking with the over wrap on it will be more sturdy in rougher conditions?
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #2 1 Jan 2022 12:48
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In reply to Post #1
U Be much better getting a tempest tbh
Notts485
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Post #3 1 Jan 2022 14:39
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In reply to Post #1
I have both tempest and fast and light with wrap both very good I prefer the fast n light.
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #4 1 Jan 2022 16:26
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In reply to Post #3
I don't want a tempest 👍
Gregc1980
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Post #5 1 Jan 2022 17:58
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Just sold my tempest air mk2 for one of them don't rate the tempest the to heavy
phil090781
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Post #6 1 Jan 2022 19:31
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In reply to Post #1
Very stable with the overwrap on.

Don't overlook the cyprinius version, great bit of kit and you'll save a fortune compared to the Aqua.

cyprymike cyprymike
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Post #7 1 Jan 2022 19:49
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I got the Cyprinus mk3 version in the auction for £102 it is top quality for the money. The material is very thick and ideal for overnighters and tight swims.
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #8 1 Jan 2022 20:36
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Is a fast and light,either versions,bigger or similar sizing to a Whychwood MHr compact,the one that's sadly discontinued..

Anyone know ?
Gashman Gashman
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Post #9 1 Jan 2022 22:35
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I have a Cyprinus fast and light, the mk2 with the space saver ribs.

Apart from the groundsheet it is identical to the Aqua. Have compared it side by side to a pals
dickweed dickweed
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Post #10 2 Jan 2022 08:22
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Selling mine as I prefer the tempest brolly.

Tetty Tetty
Posts: 108
Post #11 2 Jan 2022 11:33
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In reply to Post #8
The wychwood is more compact than the fast and light,I use mine for days on my own plenty of room and it fits in the side pocket of my rod bag. If my lad come with me I take the fast and light,it gives you a bit more room for two chairs and it's a bit bulkier than the wychwood,but you get a bit more coverage at the front.
55s 55s
Posts: 707
Post #12 2 Jan 2022 12:05
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In reply to Post #1
My favourite ever add was on the old Cemex site just after this came out.

Fast and light for sale, because it's neither.
Spen89 Spen89
Posts: 507
Post #13 2 Jan 2022 12:28
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In reply to Post #1
Got a cyprinus with overwrap, sturdier with the wrap on but still decent with some storm poles on the front and down low. It's the only shelter I use now
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #14 2 Jan 2022 12:32
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In reply to Post #8
Been looking at the Mhr mk 2 seems like a very good system and very well thought out! 👍 lot less money as well
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #15 2 Jan 2022 12:42
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In reply to Post #14
I have got the 60" brolly and it is brilliant
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #16 2 Jan 2022 12:53
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In reply to Post #15
Material looks good as well - nice and dark inside?
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #17 2 Jan 2022 12:59
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In reply to Post #16
The material is a ripstop type and thick,mines been set up in all sorts of swims and nothing have ripped it.I would imagine the system with the front on would be dark enough inside
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #18 2 Jan 2022 13:01
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In reply to Post #17
Thanks I'm edging towards one of these i think your getting more for your money with out compromising on quality. 👍
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #19 2 Jan 2022 13:05
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In reply to Post #18
Wychwood do seem to have slipped in quality recently but Aqua are not what they were either.I bought my brolly second-hand off here and it's not had one single issue
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #20 2 Jan 2022 13:07
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In reply to Post #19
There new tactical brolly doesn't look a patch on the mhr
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #21 3 Jan 2022 16:46
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In reply to Post #20
Bought the whychwood mhr brolly system mk2 in the end.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #22 3 Jan 2022 16:52
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In reply to Post #21
just check it for leaks as quality control has been shocking on those mate fingers crossed you get a rare good one
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #23 3 Jan 2022 16:54
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In reply to Post #22
It's the old model not the new one? Thought the quality was excellent with these ?
Goose Goose
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Post #24 3 Jan 2022 17:08
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In reply to Post #23
My understanding the original was the one to have and bomb proof but the mk2 was the one with poor qc? Interested because someone near me is selling a mk2 system.
cornish-carper cornish-carper
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Post #25 3 Jan 2022 17:09
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In reply to Post #24
Fingers crossed 😬 it's alright!
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #26 3 Jan 2022 18:42
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In reply to Post #24
The mk2 was still OK as far as I know.The new Wychwood range seems to be very hit and miss
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #27 3 Jan 2022 18:46
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In reply to Post #26
That's what I thought - they must of sold a few mk2 and you only here off negative comments don't you. Hopefully mine will be ok picked it up for £275 fingers crossed 😬🤞🏻👍
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #28 3 Jan 2022 20:18
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In reply to Post #27
Dazjones on here has a brand new one in box unopened, think it was £225
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #29 3 Jan 2022 20:20
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In reply to Post #28
Bargain I would of thought .
Inspector71
Posts: 98
Post #30 4 Jan 2022 15:51
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In reply to Post #24
Yeah, I've heard the Wychwood are a bit hit and miss. Mate of mine had one that leaked.

I have a mk2 F&L - it has been faultless, no issues at all, zero. Used it a lot over the last 3 years... very stable, even in gales and is quick to set-up, offers really good protection. Only negative is the pack down size and weight, it ain't what I'd call light. But then if it's going on the barrow, doesn't matter I suppose. I use mine for overnighters and long day sessions when conditions dictate. The dedicated groundsheet is good, also the pouch is pretty nifty and I've also got the mozi mesh - which is excellent. Don't have the overwrap though, as if I want a bivvy, I use my Pioneer.
Goose Goose
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Post #31 4 Jan 2022 17:01
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In reply to Post #30
Loved my pioneer ultralite and may well buy another, is the fast and lite much smaller?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #32 4 Jan 2022 18:07
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In reply to Post #31
Not out until March,Total Fishing Tackle had 15% off in boxingday sale on pre orders
Goose Goose
Posts: 12,901
Post #33 4 Jan 2022 22:26
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In reply to Post #32
Yeah I know but also interested in a decent brolly due to rules on a couple of waters brolly only.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #34 4 Jan 2022 22:48
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In reply to Post #33
cornish-carper cornish-carper
Posts: 872
Post #35 9 Jan 2022 13:22
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In reply to Post #30
Quick update - had it up in the garden and let the hose have it - no leaks I'm happy - nice bit of kit 👌, probably won't use the groundsheet very often so took that out and the front will be used for overnighters if needed saved a little bit of weight.
Greg_Riand Greg_Riand
Posts: 373
Post #36 11 Jan 2022 03:09
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In reply to Post #12
It weighs 4.5kg and go's up in honestly 10 seconds. Must be the lightest brolly on the market? Iv had mine for 4/5 years now and love it only issue is condensation but that brollys for you
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