another vote for the tempest.
i have the normal size rather than 100T and have no issues being 6'2
i guess a "traditional brolly" is more compact and easier to set up, however
i have the normal size rather than 100T and have no issues being 6'2
i guess a "traditional brolly" is more compact and easier to set up, however
In reply to Post #16
I know I said rapid installation a must but if it means another couple of minutes, no matter but it needs to be straightforward and simple,like my brolly, which takes less than 2 minutes.
I know I said rapid installation a must but if it means another couple of minutes, no matter but it needs to be straightforward and simple,like my brolly, which takes less than 2 minutes.
In reply to Post #17
I previously had the ESP Lo Pro and I can get the TB up and pegged out quicker, particularly when it's blowing in.
I previously had the ESP Lo Pro and I can get the TB up and pegged out quicker, particularly when it's blowing in.
The Tempest is in front at this point in time, does it NEED the skull cap and what does that actually do,is it further waterproofing?
I've seen a 100T version for £225 ish on the bay,just basic brolly,no extras.
I've seen a 100T version for £225 ish on the bay,just basic brolly,no extras.
In reply to Post #19
when I had a Tempest my skull cap stayed on and never came off in winter its warmer and stops condensation on the roof
and in SUMMER its even better as its MUCH cooler in boiling hot sunshine
when I had a Tempest my skull cap stayed on and never came off in winter its warmer and stops condensation on the roof
and in SUMMER its even better as its MUCH cooler in boiling hot sunshine
In reply to Post #19
Some places are still doing the 100T with 'free' social cap, although that is about £280. Still cheaper than buying both separately if you'll use the cap extension.
Some places are still doing the 100T with 'free' social cap, although that is about £280. Still cheaper than buying both separately if you'll use the cap extension.
In reply to Post #21
Nice price but it makes the whole thing too big and then there's the extra weight to consider.
Nice price but it makes the whole thing too big and then there's the extra weight to consider.
In reply to Post #22
They come in separate bags so you will not need to use the social cap most of the time so just take the basic brolly. It is a good deal.
Like Gerry, when I had a Tempest the skull cap was permanently on for the exact same reasons as he details below. If I was to get another Tempest (switched to the Solar Undercover brolly last year which I love) I would probably look to get the skull wrap to go with it. These don't add much to the overall weight you will be carrying but add a fair few benefits
They come in separate bags so you will not need to use the social cap most of the time so just take the basic brolly. It is a good deal.
Like Gerry, when I had a Tempest the skull cap was permanently on for the exact same reasons as he details below. If I was to get another Tempest (switched to the Solar Undercover brolly last year which I love) I would probably look to get the skull wrap to go with it. These don't add much to the overall weight you will be carrying but add a fair few benefits
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In reply to Post #24
Extras? I've got a groundsheet and winter skin only....Still a faff to erect.
The issue here is not being able to see first hand in a shop unless I travel long distances, the guys where I fish exclusively use bivvy, one even puts up some sort of hotel on a six acre pool.... Tempest or looking further, a Mk 2 tactical are joint favourites.
Extras? I've got a groundsheet and winter skin only....Still a faff to erect.
The issue here is not being able to see first hand in a shop unless I travel long distances, the guys where I fish exclusively use bivvy, one even puts up some sort of hotel on a six acre pool.... Tempest or looking further, a Mk 2 tactical are joint favourites.
In reply to Post #25
Where are you based in Surrey Paul?the Tackle warehouse in Crawley have a huge stock of equipment,give them a ring and see if they've got anything you might be interested in looking at.
Where are you based in Surrey Paul?the Tackle warehouse in Crawley have a huge stock of equipment,give them a ring and see if they've got anything you might be interested in looking at.
In reply to Post #26
Near Haslemere, never heard of tackle warehouse, I'll check them out,thanks.
Near Haslemere, never heard of tackle warehouse, I'll check them out,thanks.
In reply to Post #25
In reply to Post #28
I see now, I'm yet to try it so I've no idea what weight could be saved by ditching the front and groundsheet, you might have a plan there Noj.
I see now, I'm yet to try it so I've no idea what weight could be saved by ditching the front and groundsheet, you might have a plan there Noj.
In reply to Post #28
Surely it weighs a lot more, even stripped out. The titans are much bigger, and have a far heavier material.
Surely it weighs a lot more, even stripped out. The titans are much bigger, and have a far heavier material.