Hi Gents,
I'm looking for user reviews, good and bad on this brolly. I know there's threads on this but it seems every thread has massively side tracked away from actually talking about the Aqua fast and Light, instead suggestions on other cheaper or 'better' options, which I'm not interested in. Any contribution is greatly appreciated 👍
I'm looking for user reviews, good and bad on this brolly. I know there's threads on this but it seems every thread has massively side tracked away from actually talking about the Aqua fast and Light, instead suggestions on other cheaper or 'better' options, which I'm not interested in. Any contribution is greatly appreciated 👍
In reply to Post #1
Love mine, expensive but quality is superb which it should be at that price mind. Dead easy to put up and take down and stacks of space under it. I prefer it to my tempest air i had before it. I only use mine for day sessions though as my wide solar bed wouldnt fit under it for a night session. You will get a standard sized befchair under it no problem though.
Love mine, expensive but quality is superb which it should be at that price mind. Dead easy to put up and take down and stacks of space under it. I prefer it to my tempest air i had before it. I only use mine for day sessions though as my wide solar bed wouldnt fit under it for a night session. You will get a standard sized befchair under it no problem though.
In reply to Post #2
Good to hear mate. Will it fit inside a quiver in its bag would you say or would you need to remove it to make it fit?
Good to hear mate. Will it fit inside a quiver in its bag would you say or would you need to remove it to make it fit?
In reply to Post #1
im on the fence with them, they are a very nice brolly, well made and plenty of head room.
my only gripe is, i don't find them particularly fast to put up or light to carry.. I've been using an original aqua 60 for donkey years, it fits in a quiver, goes up fast and uses 4 pegs at the minimum.
the fast and light needs its own bag, its far more bulky and because of the extra front bits you're now looking at using 6 pegs (if you're fussy like me) that being said, i will probably get another down the line as they are a solid bit of kit. i initially got my F&L so that i could potentially prolong the life of the 60 inch 😂
im on the fence with them, they are a very nice brolly, well made and plenty of head room.
my only gripe is, i don't find them particularly fast to put up or light to carry.. I've been using an original aqua 60 for donkey years, it fits in a quiver, goes up fast and uses 4 pegs at the minimum.
the fast and light needs its own bag, its far more bulky and because of the extra front bits you're now looking at using 6 pegs (if you're fussy like me) that being said, i will probably get another down the line as they are a solid bit of kit. i initially got my F&L so that i could potentially prolong the life of the 60 inch 😂
In reply to Post #1
Had 2 one was nicked far to expensive for a brolly as said bulky and not quick to put up and the aquatex is not that robust lot selling second hand with holes in have a look at the wychwood or solar undercover
Had 2 one was nicked far to expensive for a brolly as said bulky and not quick to put up and the aquatex is not that robust lot selling second hand with holes in have a look at the wychwood or solar undercover
Had a couple over recent years, sold them both.
Not particularly fast and not that light.
Certainly not worth the new price. Much better options available. Nash groundhog brolly is 1.3 kilo lighter and much better coverage. Only available second hand now I think.
Not particularly fast and not that light.
Certainly not worth the new price. Much better options available. Nash groundhog brolly is 1.3 kilo lighter and much better coverage. Only available second hand now I think.
Had a couple over recent years, sold them both.
Not particularly fast and not that light.
Certainly not worth the new price. Much better options available. Nash groundhog brolly is 1.3 kilo lighter and much better coverage. Only available second hand now I think.
Not particularly fast and not that light.
Certainly not worth the new price. Much better options available. Nash groundhog brolly is 1.3 kilo lighter and much better coverage. Only available second hand now I think.
In reply to Post #1
Wouldn't be without mine had my 1st one quite a few years and sold it on and got the MK 2 which l have now, l don't find them long to put up or take down but are quite bulky and probably need there own bag which isn't to bad if it's on the barrow, just hope it last as long as my 1st one did but that comes from someone who's only ever used a brolly for my fishing never own a bivvy, anyway hope that helps
Wouldn't be without mine had my 1st one quite a few years and sold it on and got the MK 2 which l have now, l don't find them long to put up or take down but are quite bulky and probably need there own bag which isn't to bad if it's on the barrow, just hope it last as long as my 1st one did but that comes from someone who's only ever used a brolly for my fishing never own a bivvy, anyway hope that helps
No quality issues with mine at all. Not sure why people think it takes a while to put up as i can put mine up in seconds. It is quite heavy though which isnt an issue as it goes on a barrow. I dont think it will fit in a quiver.
In reply to Post #1
Thanks all mixed reviews and the consensus that the brolly isn't actually that fast to put up or light is swaying me back to the small bivvy style brollies. Currently have a tempest brolly and it seems for overnighters it's hard to beat.
Thanks all mixed reviews and the consensus that the brolly isn't actually that fast to put up or light is swaying me back to the small bivvy style brollies. Currently have a tempest brolly and it seems for overnighters it's hard to beat.
In reply to Post #10
I have one that I use for days only. I did have the overwrap, mesh, sticks etc but they were just too much bother compared to some of the more modern bivvies. I also fish on platforms quite a bit and I dont find it easy to set up on wood. Its not overly light nor fast, I used to have a wychwood tactical brolly that if I am honest was better and cheaper.
I have one that I use for days only. I did have the overwrap, mesh, sticks etc but they were just too much bother compared to some of the more modern bivvies. I also fish on platforms quite a bit and I dont find it easy to set up on wood. Its not overly light nor fast, I used to have a wychwood tactical brolly that if I am honest was better and cheaper.
In reply to Post #1
Mine survived storm Eunice over 80mph winds mate they're solid as anything. Within a minute you can have it put up even if you use the 2 front and 2 side storm poles. Proper waterproof material. I have a tempest brolly which I use in the winter as I have the front for that.
Only main downside to the F&L is that it's not supplied with storm poles you have to buy them separately.
Not used many other brollys as this one was an upgrade to my Nash Profile X which I had for nigh on 10 years. Prefer my F&L so that says a lot.
Mine survived storm Eunice over 80mph winds mate they're solid as anything. Within a minute you can have it put up even if you use the 2 front and 2 side storm poles. Proper waterproof material. I have a tempest brolly which I use in the winter as I have the front for that.
Only main downside to the F&L is that it's not supplied with storm poles you have to buy them separately.
Not used many other brollys as this one was an upgrade to my Nash Profile X which I had for nigh on 10 years. Prefer my F&L so that says a lot.
In reply to Post #12
That's good to know mate, I think they look great and the material is a big plus. It's a shame they didnt design it with a zip on front for driving rain as I've never been a fan of overwraps
That's good to know mate, I think they look great and the material is a big plus. It's a shame they didnt design it with a zip on front for driving rain as I've never been a fan of overwraps
In reply to Post #13
Just get a tempest brolly, I don't think anything comes close to that style of shelter, lighter, faster to put up, much more sturdy in winds and more useable space, literally better in every way.
Just get a tempest brolly, I don't think anything comes close to that style of shelter, lighter, faster to put up, much more sturdy in winds and more useable space, literally better in every way.
In reply to Post #13
It does look good but £300 for a brolly is ridiculous you would think at the very least they would supply 2 short poles with it and as I said the material is not that robust see lots with repair patches on and don't ever pack it away wet dry it out asap because it all sticks together
I bought a Aqua aquatex second hand it had been packed away wet I had to pull it hard to get it apart almost ripping it then it left dozens of creases looked terrible tbh
tempest is far better imo
It does look good but £300 for a brolly is ridiculous you would think at the very least they would supply 2 short poles with it and as I said the material is not that robust see lots with repair patches on and don't ever pack it away wet dry it out asap because it all sticks together
I bought a Aqua aquatex second hand it had been packed away wet I had to pull it hard to get it apart almost ripping it then it left dozens of creases looked terrible tbh
tempest is far better imo