In reply to Post #26
The aqua bivvies use a higher grade.It's is thicker and different colour
The aqua bivvies use a higher grade.It's is thicker and different colour
In reply to Post #31
That's disappointing
That's disappointing
In reply to Post #27
I'm sure I only paid £450 with the skull cap when they was 1st released. I bought mine from England angling
I'm sure I only paid £450 with the skull cap when they was 1st released. I bought mine from England angling
In reply to Post #31
I wonder what material is used on the TYPHOON, is it the same as the aqua or the advanced tempest ?
I wonder what material is used on the TYPHOON, is it the same as the aqua or the advanced tempest ?
In reply to Post #34
Might just get the standard tempest v2
Might just get the standard tempest v2
As I understand it ....
Tempest Aquatexx is 10,000mm HH
Aqua Aquatexx is 20,000mm HH
Typhoon is 20,000mm HH
Quest Green version is 10,000mm HH (same as Trakker?)
Quest DPM version is 20,000mm HH
In my experience a good quality nylon rivals 10,000 modern Aquatexx for fraction of cost .... Its only when you get to the earlier thicker Aquatexx material or latter 20,000mm rated Aquatexx that the quality will start to stand out and extra cost worthwhile
Tempest Aquatexx is 10,000mm HH
Aqua Aquatexx is 20,000mm HH
Typhoon is 20,000mm HH
Quest Green version is 10,000mm HH (same as Trakker?)
Quest DPM version is 20,000mm HH
In my experience a good quality nylon rivals 10,000 modern Aquatexx for fraction of cost .... Its only when you get to the earlier thicker Aquatexx material or latter 20,000mm rated Aquatexx that the quality will start to stand out and extra cost worthwhile
In reply to Post #36
IMHO Aquatexx is highly overated and I have had a fair few bivvies made of the stuff.
Takes an age to dry and is rather heavy. Also needs to be reproofed quite regularly if used a lot to keep its beading properties.
Had a V1 tempest with nylon for the last five years. and it's done its job wonderfully. Never had to reproof it and it's had some foul British weather thrown at it.
IMHO Aquatexx is highly overated and I have had a fair few bivvies made of the stuff.
Takes an age to dry and is rather heavy. Also needs to be reproofed quite regularly if used a lot to keep its beading properties.
Had a V1 tempest with nylon for the last five years. and it's done its job wonderfully. Never had to reproof it and it's had some foul British weather thrown at it.
In reply to Post #37
.... and not really necessary for the average angler ... especially if using a wrap/skull cap. Though i still love my early Aqua MK2 Armo (thick Aquatexx) and would never part with it, i rarely use it nowadays, preferring my nylon Cayman and nylon Tempest brolly .... both been excellent
.... and not really necessary for the average angler ... especially if using a wrap/skull cap. Though i still love my early Aqua MK2 Armo (thick Aquatexx) and would never part with it, i rarely use it nowadays, preferring my nylon Cayman and nylon Tempest brolly .... both been excellent
In reply to Post #12
My V2 Air wrap fits my Advanced, must admit had no issues with either and only reason I bought the Advanced for was to keep the dog in
I actually like the option of the 4 vents but each to there own.
My V2 Air wrap fits my Advanced, must admit had no issues with either and only reason I bought the Advanced for was to keep the dog in
I actually like the option of the 4 vents but each to there own.
In reply to Post #37
IMHO Aquatexx is highly overated and I have had a fair few bivvies made of the stuff.
Likewise mate.
IMHO Aquatexx is highly overated and I have had a fair few bivvies made of the stuff.
Likewise mate.
In reply to Post #40
im ordering a standard v2 today and infil panel, 239 delivered . seems reasonable
im ordering a standard v2 today and infil panel, 239 delivered . seems reasonable
In reply to Post #41
My Tempest brolly advanced 100 was delivered yesterday. I was shocked how bulky and heavy it was compared to my old Mk1 brolly. Got rid of it already and bought a Brolly V2 instead as the nylon is much lighter. Jusy need to send it off to Army Andy for 2 rear vents now.
My Tempest brolly advanced 100 was delivered yesterday. I was shocked how bulky and heavy it was compared to my old Mk1 brolly. Got rid of it already and bought a Brolly V2 instead as the nylon is much lighter. Jusy need to send it off to Army Andy for 2 rear vents now.
In reply to Post #41
You won't be disappointed mate. My V1 has been brilliant apart from the low height.
I have had it for about five years now and it's seen some serious weather on big wind swept pits.
Its on its last legs now but I am hanging on to it till it dies on me. I'm tight like that LOL.
I will probably replace with either a hide XL or 100 T.
You won't be disappointed mate. My V1 has been brilliant apart from the low height.
I have had it for about five years now and it's seen some serious weather on big wind swept pits.
Its on its last legs now but I am hanging on to it till it dies on me. I'm tight like that LOL.
I will probably replace with either a hide XL or 100 T.
In reply to Post #43
Negotiated a final price of 235 ..
being delivered tomorrow. love them boys at Parkfield.
Negotiated a final price of 235 ..
being delivered tomorrow. love them boys at Parkfield.
In reply to Post #43
thanks for all the in depth analysis, think ive saved myself 170 odd quid
thanks for all the in depth analysis, think ive saved myself 170 odd quid