In reply to Post #45
So you admit to being hamfisted but it's still the tempests fault? Nah no chance. There's isn't an inherent problem with the poles .
Enjoy the frontier anyway, if it's what you prefer then good luck to you chap. I did hear that when fox released it ,fabsil's stock prices climbed dramatically....
So you admit to being hamfisted but it's still the tempests fault? Nah no chance. There's isn't an inherent problem with the poles .
Enjoy the frontier anyway, if it's what you prefer then good luck to you chap. I did hear that when fox released it ,fabsil's stock prices climbed dramatically....
Why do all these sort of topics have to end like this? Such a shame! You all have so much experience and knowledge, that's why I come here. I would like to benefit from all of your knowledge. But this kind of atmosphere is what I hate about this forum, on the other hand.
Why not just agree to disagree? Times are hard enough. Let's just share one marvelous hobby that binds us all together!
Why not just agree to disagree? Times are hard enough. Let's just share one marvelous hobby that binds us all together!
In reply to Post #46
I may be hamfisted but that doesn't mean I don't know how to put 1 up. The V2 is the only bivvy that I have managed to break or bend a pole on, this has included V1's, Armos, Evos, AI's and lots of others including various brollies over the years. I've also never had any shelter leak on me, maybe I'm lucky on this front? As for the Fabsil the only products I've ever put it on have been Trakker, but just for my piece of mind and never because they have leaked.
My issue with the poles is the bend in aluminium, I have limited knowledge in engineering but surely this is creating a fault point? Was it done this way purely because its cheaper to produce?
I may be hamfisted but that doesn't mean I don't know how to put 1 up. The V2 is the only bivvy that I have managed to break or bend a pole on, this has included V1's, Armos, Evos, AI's and lots of others including various brollies over the years. I've also never had any shelter leak on me, maybe I'm lucky on this front? As for the Fabsil the only products I've ever put it on have been Trakker, but just for my piece of mind and never because they have leaked.
My issue with the poles is the bend in aluminium, I have limited knowledge in engineering but surely this is creating a fault point? Was it done this way purely because its cheaper to produce?
In reply to Post #48
I can't answer your questions because, having never bent or broken a pole on either v1 or V2 I don't agree that there's a problem, as nobody else does either by the looks of it
I can't answer your questions because, having never bent or broken a pole on either v1 or V2 I don't agree that there's a problem, as nobody else does either by the looks of it
In reply to Post #48
The poles do bend and snap on the Tempest's,it's not just you.It does not help that they are so bloody stiff to set up when the material is new.I have a tempest v2 bivvy but it's going and I'm getting a Longtop from The Tacklebox,only had positive feedback with these from users on here.If you want one of the Tempest type bivvies then I think the Nash is still the one to have,stronger poles,thicker material and buying a trakker bivvy is a gamble.It took me three attempts to get a good one
The poles do bend and snap on the Tempest's,it's not just you.It does not help that they are so bloody stiff to set up when the material is new.I have a tempest v2 bivvy but it's going and I'm getting a Longtop from The Tacklebox,only had positive feedback with these from users on here.If you want one of the Tempest type bivvies then I think the Nash is still the one to have,stronger poles,thicker material and buying a trakker bivvy is a gamble.It took me three attempts to get a good one
In reply to Post #49
Take a look on you tube,Carpy Chris really rates his tempest v2
Take a look on you tube,Carpy Chris really rates his tempest v2
In reply to Post #51
I don't watch those YouTube vide mate, the few I've tried have bored me to tears
I don't watch those YouTube vide mate, the few I've tried have bored me to tears
In reply to Post #52
This one is funny and he shows you a pole broken in more than one place
This one is funny and he shows you a pole broken in more than one place
In reply to Post #53
Tbh mate I don't have the time or inclination to watch the dross on there. Some people do seem to have bad "luck" when it comes to breaking kit. This broke, that broke and then blame the kit when usually it's just them being heavy handed. In all my years I've barely broken any kit at all, but then again I do look after my gear and dont force things
Tbh mate I don't have the time or inclination to watch the dross on there. Some people do seem to have bad "luck" when it comes to breaking kit. This broke, that broke and then blame the kit when usually it's just them being heavy handed. In all my years I've barely broken any kit at all, but then again I do look after my gear and dont force things
In reply to Post #54
You do have go fishing to use them though (only joking)
You do have go fishing to use them though
(only joking)
In reply to Post #55
Of this I am aware lol
Of this I am aware lol
In reply to Post #56
still cant beat an Armo imo 
In reply to Post #58
I have an Armo and have had a few variations of the tempest. I like the Armo as a bivvy and will occasionally use it if I go abroad but breaking down the poles seems like such a faff after the tempest. Now on the 100T and with the extra room can see me using the Armo even less.
I have an Armo and have had a few variations of the tempest. I like the Armo as a bivvy and will occasionally use it if I go abroad but breaking down the poles seems like such a faff after the tempest. Now on the 100T and with the extra room can see me using the Armo even less.
In reply to Post #59
ive had the 100T for over a year now. I particularly love it for overnighters. Which is 95% of my fishing.
The Pioneer and Cayman arent getting a look in.
ive had the 100T for over a year now. I particularly love it for overnighters. Which is 95% of my fishing.
The Pioneer and Cayman arent getting a look in.