In reply to Post #44
Not at all. I have the xlite and 2 dymags. They are not even close to being in the same league mate. Literally worlds apart.
Edit: I'm talking about the old xlite with the collapsible spreader block. I see there is a new one out which I couldn't comment on so bear that in mind with the comments above
Not at all. I have the xlite and 2 dymags. They are not even close to being in the same league mate. Literally worlds apart.
Edit: I'm talking about the old xlite with the collapsible spreader block. I see there is a new one out which I couldn't comment on so bear that in mind with the comments above
In reply to Post #44
Not even close
Not even close
In reply to Post #44
Like comparing a ford cortina to a bentley. Dont get me wrong they are pretty decent to be fair but not in the same league.
Like comparing a ford cortina to a bentley. Dont get me wrong they are pretty decent to be fair but not in the same league.
In reply to Post #48
Matrix Innovations nets are supposed to be very good , the camo one is very stiff and light.
Matrix Innovations nets are supposed to be very good , the camo one is very stiff and light.
In reply to Post #49
I've got a bulldog mk2 which is great, not seen a complete 3k in the flesh but have the handle on my mix and match net - really light, nice bits of shrink for grip and really stiff. Holding them side by side I'd say the 3k habdle is stiffer than the bulldog.
I've got a bulldog mk2 which is great, not seen a complete 3k in the flesh but have the handle on my mix and match net - really light, nice bits of shrink for grip and really stiff. Holding them side by side I'd say the 3k habdle is stiffer than the bulldog.
In reply to Post #46
I had the newer JRC two piece one for a cheap boat net. Not too bad when using one section crouched down in the boat but floppy as hell when used at full length. Then the brass threaded lug in the end fell out and it went in the bin.
I had the newer JRC two piece one for a cheap boat net. Not too bad when using one section crouched down in the boat but floppy as hell when used at full length. Then the brass threaded lug in the end fell out and it went in the bin.
In reply to Post #51
The original was a very good boat net for the money.
The original was a very good boat net for the money.
In reply to Post #44
Yeah, it is the Xlite.
The build quantity and fancy look of the Dymag are worlds apart, exquisite sums up Dymag, functionally, flex wise, there's not much in it. Obviously the Dymag won't flex as much as it's got a reversed tapered handle.
At a guess I'd say the Dymag is lighter. I rarely use my Dymag simply because it's such a work of art. Mad eh?
Yeah, it is the Xlite.
The build quantity and fancy look of the Dymag are worlds apart, exquisite sums up Dymag, functionally, flex wise, there's not much in it. Obviously the Dymag won't flex as much as it's got a reversed tapered handle.
At a guess I'd say the Dymag is lighter. I rarely use my Dymag simply because it's such a work of art. Mad eh?
In reply to Post #44
I have one, decent price and does the job
I've had a lot of nets in the past and refuse to pay top dollar anymore, seriously I have an habit of leaving them in the reeds etc. and forget about them when I go home!!!
I had one bloke contacting me through another forum for a few months, never picked it up
I have one, decent price and does the job
I've had a lot of nets in the past and refuse to pay top dollar anymore, seriously I have an habit of leaving them in the reeds etc. and forget about them when I go home!!!
I had one bloke contacting me through another forum for a few months, never picked it up
In reply to Post #41
Thanks Stuart I might just order the carbon 42” . I broke my cotswold carbon handle and replaced it with a cheapy Sonic one, which is ok but when you have had a top end light weight net nothing else will do.
Thanks Stuart I might just order the carbon 42” . I broke my cotswold carbon handle and replaced it with a cheapy Sonic one, which is ok but when you have had a top end light weight net nothing else will do.
I have never really looked at Chris Brown nets, had a look at their website after this thread mentioned them.
Whilst I don't doubt they are good nets they look awful in the pictures, in a age where everything is slim line/stealth/blingy they remind me more of a cheapo argos net from 20 years ago.
Do they look better in the flesh or is it a case of being so good that it doesn't matter that they don't look trendy?
Whilst I don't doubt they are good nets they look awful in the pictures, in a age where everything is slim line/stealth/blingy they remind me more of a cheapo argos net from 20 years ago.
Do they look better in the flesh or is it a case of being so good that it doesn't matter that they don't look trendy?
In reply to Post #57
I have a Chris Brown 42" with the extended handle it's a bit "agricultural" looking and the handle is a lot thicker than most. However it does the job and doesn't droop like a lot of nets. I needed a second net and got a good deal on a Rod Hutchinson Dreamaker with the extendable handle. Very pleased with it so far although it's only been used once. So can't comment on how it will last. I know the C.B. net is not going to break accidentally. In fact I would struggle to break it on purpose.
I have a Chris Brown 42" with the extended handle it's a bit "agricultural" looking and the handle is a lot thicker than most. However it does the job and doesn't droop like a lot of nets. I needed a second net and got a good deal on a Rod Hutchinson Dreamaker with the extendable handle. Very pleased with it so far although it's only been used once. So can't comment on how it will last. I know the C.B. net is not going to break accidentally. In fact I would struggle to break it on purpose.
In reply to Post #57
No they dont look any better in the flesh but its probably the strongest most bullet proof net that you can buy. If you want a tarty super thin floppy net that you just care how it looks then look elsewhere but if you want a no bull**** net that will out last you the the cb net is the one to go for.
No they dont look any better in the flesh but its probably the strongest most bullet proof net that you can buy. If you want a tarty super thin floppy net that you just care how it looks then look elsewhere but if you want a no bull**** net that will out last you the the cb net is the one to go for.
In reply to Post #57
Of course it doesn't matter that they don't look trendy, function over fashion
Of course it doesn't matter that they don't look trendy, function over fashion
In reply to Post #57
Agree with you they look terrible and do remind me of something you would get from argos or sports direct. No doubt they are brilliant but the dymag nets also look expensive as well as being brilliant bits of kit
Agree with you they look terrible and do remind me of something you would get from argos or sports direct. No doubt they are brilliant but the dymag nets also look expensive as well as being brilliant bits of kit