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Ridge Monkey FQ1 Bivvy (25 posts / 3,057 views)
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #16 8 Jun 2026 12:26
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That you cant see when skullcap is on
Holte88 Holte88
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Post #17 8 Jun 2026 18:39
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Agreed. I was silly enough to buy a couple of their ziggo floats as I do a lot of zig fishing on my syndicate.

£20 each.

Metal base came away from the float on my 2nd cast.
RKB
Posts: 1,731
Post #18 9 Jun 2026 07:05
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I thought the compass was stupid at first, but actually, if you know it’s going to be p*ssing down and windy from the NE then the compass could be handy if you are unfamiliar with swim, venue, etc… before the skull cap goes on obviously
ChrisKenefick ChrisKenefick
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Post #19 9 Jun 2026 09:05
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You should already know where North etc., is, the Sun rises in the East, sets in the West, is South at 12.00pm and opposite that is North,,,
RKB
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Post #20 9 Jun 2026 09:28
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Yeah, as I said unfamiliar swims and venues. It’s easy to get disoriented, and the sun isn’t always out.
Spod Spod
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Post #21 9 Jun 2026 09:33
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Loads of downloadble apps do a far better job!
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #22 11 Jun 2026 05:59
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Well i watched the "in-depth" video and what a pile of crap that was.

I don't understand why they try to massivly over produce all the content with stupid cut away shots and over the top music. Just have a standard video with someone going around it and showing what it is as they put it up.

Absolutely no in depth info on the block or any materials other than the fabric.
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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Post #23 11 Jun 2026 17:30
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Don’t all phones come with a built in compass app as standard? I have to use that or google maps to get the boat back to the boat park on the big reservoir some mornings, if there’s a total whiteout of fog!
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #24 11 Jun 2026 17:39
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That sums it up for me too. Got nothing against it, maybe only comments about RM stuff not being the best, but it looks like a contender for the crowded market. Do I think Fox or Trakker will be overly worried about it's impact...no.

I could only find a FB link for the vid, here it is

LINKY POO™ https://www.facebook.com/ridgemonkey/videos/join-dave-levy-as-he-takes-an-in-depth-look-at-the-new-escape-fq1-bivvy-showcasi/1556008746268350/
ChrisKenefick ChrisKenefick
Posts: 417
Post #25 11 Jun 2026 18:12
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I'm sure its very good, but personally I'm still not convinced...
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