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New brolly system (24 posts / 5,124 views)
Billthebream60
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Post #1 10 Nov 2019 20:33
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I'm after a new brolly system . Been looking at a few and watching a few videos and can't make my mind up any suggestions to help me narrow it down . I can't find much about the new solar brolly system but the rest of there new stuff seems to be pretty good . Thanks
duggs
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Post #2 10 Nov 2019 20:46
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In reply to Post #1
The weight of the solar one was all I noticed. I thought it must be a typo but a few retailers quote 15kgs!
Enut Enut
Posts: 1,419
Post #3 10 Nov 2019 21:05
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In reply to Post #2
15kg for a brolly system? What are the ribs made of? Stainless steel?
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #4 10 Nov 2019 21:06
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In reply to Post #1
Wychwood MkII HD MHR Brolly System

is worth checking out great quality decent specs
5 year guarantee
Carpmanspen
Posts: 237
Post #5 10 Nov 2019 21:49
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Loads to look at in this section
weaver83 weaver83
Posts: 1,059
Post #6 10 Nov 2019 22:30
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In reply to Post #1
The new avid one looks pretty good, also the whychwood mhr gets really positive reviews on here.
duggs
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Post #7 11 Nov 2019 06:51
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In reply to Post #3
Crazy weight, granted that's the total weight with everything but that's double the weight of most bivvies I've had. Or maybe it's a typo by solar and the retailers have just copied it.

Although I just looked at the fox ultra 60 system and that's 13kgs all in

I don't get who's buying these🤔
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,934
Post #8 11 Nov 2019 08:13
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Totally agree mate, and it's a recurring theme - brollys the weight of bivvys. Completely avoids the point imo.
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #9 11 Nov 2019 08:42
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In reply to Post #7
I have the Fox Ultra 60. Not had any issues with it and if you leave all the extras doors etc. at home its not as heavy. It goes straight on the tri-porter anyway so im not too fussed about the weight.
vinniecole vinniecole
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Post #10 11 Nov 2019 09:36
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In reply to Post #4
I have the mk 1 and very well designed, the mk11 with rear vents looks even better, not sure id pay the money though. Brollys seem to be getting more and more expensive, just like the rest of carp gear I suppose
bristol bristol
Posts: 2,288
Post #11 11 Nov 2019 10:12
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In reply to Post #10
I've had various 'normal' brolly type shelters over the years (Nashy profile brolly, JRC brolly, Aqua Fast and Light etc) but I would strongly suggest looking at the V1 and V2 Trakker Tempest Brolly's. MILES better than a normal brolly (for my fishing anyway) and a lot smaller/ lighter to transporting
SlandTeacher SlandTeacher
Posts: 375
Post #12 11 Nov 2019 10:36
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Used a tempest air since they came out and spot on. Light, easy assembly, good coverage. Extras available is you want them (skull cap, overwrap, mozzi mesh etc.) but do without them. Can get all i need for an overnighter or weekender under them. Might be able to get one second hand.
The_Saint The_Saint
Posts: 2,073
Post #13 11 Nov 2019 10:51
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In reply to Post #4
Just ordered the new mk2 HD wychwood brolly after my Mk1 gave up the ghost fri night with the fibreglass rib cracking and splintering
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #14 11 Nov 2019 13:38
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some Brollys OR bivvies are similar weights without the groundsheet fronts etc ?

the Wychwood MHR HD 60" brolly is 6kg decent height and room the complete system inc 4 supplied storm poles ground sheet is only 10kg
most bivvies are that or more I think
Smufter Smufter
Posts: 3,631
Post #15 12 Nov 2019 03:38
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In reply to Post #11
I'm on my third brolly.
First was a Wychwood Solace 60" HD and it was superb. Brilliant build quality and fantastic material.
Got fed up with banging my head on the spokes so when they launched the MHR version I went for one.
Nice brolly, but the material was nowhere near as good. It never leaked or ripped or anything, but after the luxury of the HD I was a bit disappointed with it.
Swapped out earlier this year to the Tempest V2. Absolutely love it. Fantastic bit of kit. Doddle to put up and down, super lightweight and am happy with the material, although it's still not as good (material wise) as the original HD that I had.
The only thing that I may do to it is have a couple of vents put in the back (Army Andy) but other than that, so glad I made the change.
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