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Walled unhooking mats (28 posts / 3,988 views)
mactabilis mactabilis
Posts: 47
Post #16 3 Feb 2022 08:56
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I am in the market for a new unhooking mat and looked at the CA Les Graviers mat, but also was a bit worried about the size and pack down size. Have you looked at these as another option?

http://www.cotswoldaquarius.co.uk/product/flat-pack-cradle-mat-rigid-mk2/

carpstar40 carpstar40
Posts: 3,706
Post #17 3 Feb 2022 09:33
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PROLOGIC

Think they may have the pricing the wrong way around but similar to most mats that have been mentioned in this thread with a bit cheaper price tag, the only thing I can see missing is a kneeling pad stitched on the side.
Waspey Waspey
Posts: 92
Post #18 3 Feb 2022 21:46
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I went for the trakker oval crib in the end, it is a bit on the large size when it's packed in the bag
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #19 4 Feb 2022 09:56
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Chub Xtra Protection cradle.
Orc_Slayer Orc_Slayer
Posts: 358
Post #20 4 Feb 2022 15:21
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I originally bought the oval crib by trakker but took it back in the end and got the sanctuary cradle. At the end of the day they're all bloody big. I Don regret getting the cradle as its a cracking bit of kit. Is it better than the crib? Not really, both are great to be honest.
Canalcarper71 Canalcarper71
Posts: 1,389
Post #21 4 Feb 2022 20:30
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I have a aqua one that's massive got it from John Ross tackle for half price I can use it to sit on if I'm blanking
Nelbow Nelbow
Posts: 385
Post #22 5 Feb 2022 00:13
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I can recommend one not to get, if that helps narrow your search down. I've got the ESP quickdraw unhooking mat and the sides are pretty useless when you pull the draw string. It's a shame really as it's great quality materials used, well padded, rolls up nice and clips together well. Just lacks that real world practicality versus the marketing photo that shows the sides looking ridged at 90 degrees. Couldn't be any further from that image when using it.

I had the Saber cradle before that and swapped it for the ESP due to it being light weight and easier to transport. Saber cradle was really good value for money at just over £50. Wish I had stuck with it now. If that helps at all.
InTheMargin
Posts: 451
Post #23 6 Feb 2022 10:22
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In reply to Post #19
Chub extra protection cradle is awesome. packs down nice and flat, loads of protection and very well made. highly recommend if you can get one.
woody71
Posts: 3,098
Post #24 6 Feb 2022 15:52
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In reply to Post #23
My mate has one and really rates it dont think they are available anymore?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #25 6 Feb 2022 16:03
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In reply to Post #24
I have one but don't use it anymore,I like my flat mat too much
woody71
Posts: 3,098
Post #26 6 Feb 2022 16:32
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In reply to Post #25
Its not the xl by any chance?
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #27 6 Feb 2022 16:35
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In reply to Post #26
No its not
woody71
Posts: 3,098
Post #28 6 Feb 2022 16:49
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In reply to Post #27
No probs, a while back i did have a look for an xl to leave with my french gear but couldn't find one
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