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Fox r series xl bivvy (58 posts / 21,428 views)
smiffy151
Posts: 7
Post #31 29 Oct 2019 18:29
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In reply to Post #30
I agree mate that was what I was eluding to that it was me all along, if i'd waxed the same on the Fox I would still be using it today...!
Panner2210 Panner2210
Posts: 7
Post #32 29 Oct 2019 19:12
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R u replying to my issue and if so what is a spigot ??
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #33 29 Oct 2019 21:05
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In reply to Post #28
Weird... the only problem I've had is forgetting to attach the centre pole before pegging out. Aside from that I've had no problems setting up.

If it helps I do this:

Peg each side of the bivvy, peg the front of bivvy at door and then peg the back two and move round the rest.
Panner2210 Panner2210
Posts: 7
Post #34 30 Oct 2019 18:20
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In reply to Post #33
Thanks mate I'll try that next time I go out
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
Posts: 4,644
Post #35 31 Oct 2019 09:22
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In reply to Post #34
Love my XL super bit of kit

No issues setting up at all
mattygfishing mattygfishing
Posts: 880
Post #36 31 Oct 2019 10:02
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In reply to Post #35
Quality bit of kit, save my back no end, loads of head room when sat on the bed chair too
Panner2210 Panner2210
Posts: 7
Post #37 8 Nov 2019 18:57
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In reply to Post #36
Think I've been given a dodgy bivvy took it with me today and wow impossible to peg out
Wish I could put on the pictures I took but thanks for the advice guys looks like I'm sending it back
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #38 9 Nov 2019 18:03
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In reply to Post #37
Yeah I'd you're having problems mate maybe just a dodgy one. Sure Fox or the tackle shop you bought from will sort.
Panner2210 Panner2210
Posts: 7
Post #39 9 Nov 2019 19:49
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In reply to Post #38
To be fair mate they're being a bit naughty about it hopefully get it sorted I've spoken to the place I bought it from and fox know more monday
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #40 9 Nov 2019 20:08
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In reply to Post #39
Fox will tell you take it back to the shop.Where did you purchase it from
Panner2210 Panner2210
Posts: 7
Post #41 29 Nov 2019 22:34
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In reply to Post #40
Getting a new one hopefully I can use this one and I will be using the candle trick on the spigots thanks smiffy151
TMUR
Posts: 8
Post #42 21 May 2020 14:46
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Hi all, Im hoping I can get your view on the Fox R Series 2 man XL. Im an experienced angler but havent been on serious night fishing trips since I was in my teens and twenties (Im now in my forties).
Im looking to buy the R Series 2 man XL for my own use when solo night fishing at local fisheries but I also so I have the option to can take my daughter fishing when the weather is good. She enjoys it and we will be using it alot for this aswell so it wont just be a one off.
Question is this... Is the 2 man XL version too big for a solo trip and is the 1 man version big enough for a large person and a child (age is 12) or do I go for the 2 man XL and use if for both my solo trips and family fishing trips?
Also, side question, does the 2 man XL version fit on most night fishing pegs ok or is it just too big for everything?
Thanks in advance.
P.s please dont recommend other makes/types of bivvies as its taken me ages to decide on the Fox R series XL as I need the head room. Im just looking for advice on the 1/2 man version. Thanks again.
IainM IainM
Posts: 131
Post #43 21 May 2020 15:13
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In reply to Post #42
Hi TMUR,

I think the 1 Man may do you, I've not seen a 2-Man in the flesh but judging from the size of the 1-Man it must be humongous! I'd say that the 1-Man is more of a small 2-Man bivvy.

Comes down to how much space you want/need and how frequently it'll be used to fit in the pair of you. The 2-Man will definitely fit the pair of you but do you want to have a giant bivvy every time you go solo, I know I wouldn't.

Hope that helps mate.
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #44 21 May 2020 15:19
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In reply to Post #42
Also doubt between some bivvies (also need +160 head room because bad back)

Saw along the canal today the Fox r series 1 man xl camo, it's a very nice bivvy to see but not able to look close because of corona rules

330 x 315 x 185 for solo trips is big to big imo, because my son or daughter also goes fishing sometimes I am looking for a bivvy that is just slightly bigger than the Fox r 1 man xl 1 man but smaller than the 2 man version, hope fox also comes with a porch like Jrc has.


other options that I have (still have 5 days to decide):
-4success Hardshell Panorama2 namiot karpiowy

it is not easy to find a high bivvy that is not + 300cm wide / deep

TMUR
Posts: 8
Post #45 21 May 2020 16:03
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In reply to Post #43
Thanks Iain, this was my fear also. Appreciate the feedback
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