Hi guys,
I picked up a Frontier X II last Bank Holiday with the Deluxe wrap - I've had it up in the garden a couple of times, no real issues. I watched a load of vids/guides etc., before purchasing so I think I'm generally good, but I was wondering if anyone had any tip/tricks/hacks that might benefit me before I hit the bank? - my first time out with it will be in a couple of weeks in France... such is my working life
Thanks!
I picked up a Frontier X II last Bank Holiday with the Deluxe wrap - I've had it up in the garden a couple of times, no real issues. I watched a load of vids/guides etc., before purchasing so I think I'm generally good, but I was wondering if anyone had any tip/tricks/hacks that might benefit me before I hit the bank? - my first time out with it will be in a couple of weeks in France... such is my working life
Thanks!
In reply to Post #1
Only thing I can suggest is take you time for the first few goes and ensure you follow the steps in the instructions or videos. I’m seeing a lot of issues with them on various groups. Fingers crossed but I haven’t had any issues but I do wonder if the issues are user error.
Only thing I can suggest is take you time for the first few goes and ensure you follow the steps in the instructions or videos. I’m seeing a lot of issues with them on various groups. Fingers crossed but I haven’t had any issues but I do wonder if the issues are user error.
In reply to Post #2
99% are user errors,
99% are user errors,
something brought to market that can have such consequences by not doing it right is a complete oversight in my eyes, what if your setting up/packing down in a monsoon, muddy banks,wind rain etc...all the videos of putting g these up and down are either at a trade show or a warehouse and far from a realistic fishing environment
In reply to Post #1
Some of the materials used in poles and blocks from the main two companies are utter gash and spot on -we pack up or set up in some naff conditions. I've barely done anything I would conceive wrong and broke a few trakker poles to keep their spares dept busy!
Some of the materials used in poles and blocks from the main two companies are utter gash and spot on -we pack up or set up in some naff conditions. I've barely done anything I would conceive wrong and broke a few trakker poles to keep their spares dept busy!
In reply to Post #4
And bringing it to the market where users arealdy familiar with it's predecessor and thinking they'll look at the instructions 1st. I've said it before, yes it's user error but it should have been designed out at the designing stage, it was bound to happen!
And bringing it to the market where users arealdy familiar with it's predecessor and thinking they'll look at the instructions 1st. I've said it before, yes it's user error but it should have been designed out at the designing stage, it was bound to happen!
it doesnt need a geared system, just over complicating things
I’ve got one and on my first outing I opened and closed the block a few times to get used to it. As long as you follow the set up and pack down instructions you’ll be fine. They are quite high and reaching the block might be a bit of a struggle if you are on the shorter side. I’m 6ft 1 and although I could reach the block without too much trouble the first thing I thought was it might be a struggle if you are shorter. Not sure if I like the blackout lining or not yet lol being bright sunshine and struggling to see in the Bivvy will take some getting used to
But overall I’m impressed with it and glad I upgraded from my 100T. It is quite zippy though lol there’s 3-4 zips for the groundsheet if you use the front multiple zips on the doors and vents but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.dont know why they decided I needed 30+ pegs and about 8 miles of rope though. Also got the deluxe extension and overwrap but yet to use these yet
But overall I’m impressed with it and glad I upgraded from my 100T. It is quite zippy though lol there’s 3-4 zips for the groundsheet if you use the front multiple zips on the doors and vents but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.dont know why they decided I needed 30+ pegs and about 8 miles of rope though. Also got the deluxe extension and overwrap but yet to use these yet
In reply to Post #8
Following with interest
Following with interest
In reply to Post #6
Completely agree,I previously owned the original and I’ve nearly made an error as a result. Hence why I took my time and put it up and down several times to ensure I got it nailed in my mind lol
It?s such a great Bobby and although they don?t need geared block etc once you got it in your head you won?t look back. It?s defo better than the mk1 and for the bigger door is a huge win..goes up and down in seconds
Completely agree,I previously owned the original and I’ve nearly made an error as a result. Hence why I took my time and put it up and down several times to ensure I got it nailed in my mind lol
It?s such a great Bobby and although they don?t need geared block etc once you got it in your head you won?t look back. It?s defo better than the mk1 and for the bigger door is a huge win..goes up and down in seconds
In reply to Post #10
I only wish they would make a solid door/mozzi door all in one.
It's so annoying changing doors when the weather changes.
I only wish they would make a solid door/mozzi door all in one.
It's so annoying changing doors when the weather changes.
In reply to Post #11
They’ve got a full mozzi front you can buy separately for ?35
They’ve got a full mozzi front you can buy separately for ?35
In reply to Post #12
And a full mozzi door....
Bivvys always used to have a solid door but you could roll it up to reveal the mozzi mesh..
If you read my post I said "I don't want to unzip the door when the weather changes."
Most of the top bivvies still have a roll up flap to reveal the mesh.
And a full mozzi door....
Bivvys always used to have a solid door but you could roll it up to reveal the mozzi mesh..
If you read my post I said "I don't want to unzip the door when the weather changes."
Most of the top bivvies still have a roll up flap to reveal the mesh.
In reply to Post #13
Agreed, been caught out with inadequate frontage when weather took an unexpected turn.
Probably a mixture of profiteering and producing separate items being cheaper that they don't do it.
Agreed, been caught out with inadequate frontage when weather took an unexpected turn.
Probably a mixture of profiteering and producing separate items being cheaper that they don't do it.
In reply to Post #13
Ah yeah I get ya, yeah real shame they don’t
Ah yeah I get ya, yeah real shame they don’t