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Aqua fast and light Mark 2 (23 posts / 5,357 views)
innsy1976
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Post #1 11 Jul 2019 20:19
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Hi

I'm looking at getting and Aqua fast and light mk2, does anybody know what the coverage is like with slightly bigger bedchairs? I've got a trakker RLX wasn't sure if it would be too tight etc?

Thanks
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
Posts: 5,282
Post #2 11 Jul 2019 20:40
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6-D0-C846-B-82-A2-4006-95-E2-D4-F5-A7513-C38

This is my mk1 cyprinus with a solar SP TEC bedchair. I'm pretty sure the dimensions are the same but mine doesn't have the space saver frame of the mk2. So less headroom in the middle.

There's enough cover unless it's driving rain in, then I think stuff needs tucking under the bed, or the brolly pulled lower with the extra front storm poles.

Lots more room if you use the wrap

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innsy1976
Posts: 98
Post #3 11 Jul 2019 20:43
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In reply to Post #2
Perfect, that's a RLX in there isn't it??

Thanks
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
Posts: 5,282
Post #4 11 Jul 2019 20:48
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In reply to Post #3
No that's a solar SP-TEC. It's not a compact bed. Standard sized.
innsy1976
Posts: 98
Post #5 11 Jul 2019 20:53
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In reply to Post #4
Cool, that's good enough for me. Thanks for your help
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #6 11 Jul 2019 20:53
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In reply to Post #5
No problem

In the open fronted picture I've not extended the legs of the bed up, so nothing is tucked underneath which I think makes it look like there's not much cover. Looks a lot more if the ruck sack etc are pushed back. No need last week, it was bloody hot when this was taken.
innsy1976
Posts: 98
Post #7 11 Jul 2019 20:55
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In reply to Post #4
Sorry I don't know how I missed your comments below the pic, just seen them.
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #8 11 Jul 2019 20:57
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In reply to Post #7
I think I'd edited the post after you read it.
innsy1976
Posts: 98
Post #9 11 Jul 2019 21:00
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In reply to Post #6
Yeah I need make better use of whacking more stuff under the bedchair. Do you rate the cyprinus I know there essentially the same as Aquas. Only need it for quick overnighters
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #10 11 Jul 2019 21:07
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Mines been absolutely spot on. Had it for a couple of years, I use it in summer and for winter days and it's been great. I got mine when they used to do eBay auctions. Only paid £75 for it. I've had my money out of it but to be honest it's as good as it was when I bought it. My wraps also cyprinus. Think I paid £79 for that a few months back. My closed season water has tight swims, but obviously weather in March April May can still be iffy so the wraps been very useful. I'm lucky that I can get my gear at trade but in all honesty I'd still buy these again from cyprinus as they are just as good and very good prices.
innsy1976
Posts: 98
Post #11 11 Jul 2019 21:10
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In reply to Post #10
What a absolute result, In today's money that would be a £300 brolly.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 11 Jul 2019 21:11
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Wayne how your mk1 cyprinus compares size wise to the now discontinued Wychwood HD MHR 50" compact as I have one and wondering if your wrap would fit ?
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #13 11 Jul 2019 21:14
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In reply to Post #11
Mines the mk1 rapide version so they aren't quite as expensive as the mk2. I think they have the mk1 for £130 at the minute and the wraps for £75. I'm hobbit sized so the space saver frame of the mk2 isn't a priority for me
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #14 11 Jul 2019 21:17
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In reply to Post #12
I can bring my wrap with me next time I'm fishing if you like and you can try it. I'm only fishing up the road from you on copper mill lane, harefield so not much of a drive from Uxbridge.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #15 11 Jul 2019 21:33
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Thanks nice offer mate I have a North Troy ticket

but got big car troubles at the moment......... whilst fishing a mouse or mice built a nest in my engine compartment and coming down the motorway my engine died and ECU is now stopping the car from going the thinking is mice have chewed true a wire or wires somewhere in the wiring loom and not able to find it yet
so am in no hurry as ~I cant go no where just praying I dont have to scrap the car
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