In reply to Post #173
Don't get me wrong Im not saying the speero isn't good gear, I alluded to the fact that I think they've copied some of the cotswold gear and then made some improvements on it, however it lacks authenticity in my eyes and therefore any innovation.
CA have been around for ages and have a reputation that can be trusted if you do have any issues as I have had with a zip on my trident or a tear on my vulpine rucksack then Ive contacted them and sent it off to be repaired free of charge.
Ultimately there really isn't much innovation from any of the tackle companies, relaunch the same product with a different shade of green or Camo every other year with improvements that us as field testers in 90% of the time have asked for and then hey presto it cones out the year after
Good luck to them tough its a tough market to break into
Don't get me wrong Im not saying the speero isn't good gear, I alluded to the fact that I think they've copied some of the cotswold gear and then made some improvements on it, however it lacks authenticity in my eyes and therefore any innovation.
CA have been around for ages and have a reputation that can be trusted if you do have any issues as I have had with a zip on my trident or a tear on my vulpine rucksack then Ive contacted them and sent it off to be repaired free of charge.
Ultimately there really isn't much innovation from any of the tackle companies, relaunch the same product with a different shade of green or Camo every other year with improvements that us as field testers in 90% of the time have asked for and then hey presto it cones out the year after
Good luck to them tough its a tough market to break into
In reply to Post #174
When my rhino carryall faded CA did not give very good customer service imo.I think most companies just copy and tweek eachothers items now.The speero luggage seems quite well priced too
When my rhino carryall faded CA did not give very good customer service imo.I think most companies just copy and tweek eachothers items now.The speero luggage seems quite well priced too
For such a premium price the quality of Cotswold Aquarius gear is in the main very poor.
In reply to Post #176
There.... I said it
There.... I said it
In reply to Post #176
I have had the rod holdall, modular carryall and various accessory bits from speero for last 6 months or so...it is well made and good quality. The modular systems are well thought out and you just clip on extra bag or so if on a longer session etc...
Rod holdall is well padded and plenty big enough, mine carries 3 rods plus spod rod all made up, 2 landing nets, large retention weigh sling, distance sticks and various storm poles etc.
Deffinately worth a look at the show if you are looking for new luggage...i will be adding to my dpm collection 😁
Rod holdall is well padded and plenty big enough, mine carries 3 rods plus spod rod all made up, 2 landing nets, large retention weigh sling, distance sticks and various storm poles etc.
Deffinately worth a look at the show if you are looking for new luggage...i will be adding to my dpm collection 😁
If you do go to the show. Make sure you come and say hello. You'll know who I'm am. I will be wearing a bio hazard suit, face mask and be speaking to you from inside an oxygen tent.
Remember the end scene from ET? That'll be me.
Remember the end scene from ET? That'll be me.
In reply to Post #179
Thanks for that feedback,I'm certainly going get some of their gear
Thanks for that feedback,I'm certainly going get some of their gear
Gear looks nice.
I enquired about the sizing of their clothing as when I looked all they had was S, M, L, XL etc..I've asked was size an XL is (I was going by the usual 44-46 chest for XL)
I'm 3 emails in now and still don't know about the XL size on a hoodie.
They have a tab on the website, size guide which is blank.
Funnily enough they do have the sizes on the site today but still not for the hoodie. (2XL is a 44-46 btw)
Email Chain:-
"Hi there,
Was wondering if you could tell me the sizing dimensions of your clothing.
There is a size guide tab on the website but it has no information.
I am specifically looking at the size in inches for L, XL & 2XL
Thanks in advance
"What item are you looking at?"
"All the clothing. Not one product states the size apart from L, XL etc..
As you know sizing comes up different on many products."
"Which item are you looking at and we will advise on the size"
The merga hoodie..for starters.
I notice that you do have the sizes on the Armour Top DPM. I suspect it's the same?
I've had no response from the last e-mail and feel like I'm trying to get blood out of a stone.
I enquired about the sizing of their clothing as when I looked all they had was S, M, L, XL etc..I've asked was size an XL is (I was going by the usual 44-46 chest for XL)
I'm 3 emails in now and still don't know about the XL size on a hoodie.
They have a tab on the website, size guide which is blank.
Funnily enough they do have the sizes on the site today but still not for the hoodie. (2XL is a 44-46 btw)
Email Chain:-
"Hi there,
Was wondering if you could tell me the sizing dimensions of your clothing.
There is a size guide tab on the website but it has no information.
I am specifically looking at the size in inches for L, XL & 2XL
Thanks in advance
"What item are you looking at?"
"All the clothing. Not one product states the size apart from L, XL etc..
As you know sizing comes up different on many products."
"Which item are you looking at and we will advise on the size"
The merga hoodie..for starters.
I notice that you do have the sizes on the Armour Top DPM. I suspect it's the same?
I've had no response from the last e-mail and feel like I'm trying to get blood out of a stone.
In reply to Post #182
That's because most of these companies are run by thick idiots with little or no business acumen or customer service skills, marketing is done on the cheap and any initial quality gradually drifts away.
There are a number of business's in this game that deserved to go under and have, there are still a few out there that deserve the same fate and in time they will go the same way (make your own list)
Very few make the most of their limited abilities and make it through with the help of a bloody good accountant and a bit of luck, at that point they start employing professionals to do the marketing, media etc and the prices go up!
Being in the right place at the right time helped most of today's big names, you've got to be extra special in today's saturated market.
That's because most of these companies are run by thick idiots with little or no business acumen or customer service skills, marketing is done on the cheap and any initial quality gradually drifts away.
There are a number of business's in this game that deserved to go under and have, there are still a few out there that deserve the same fate and in time they will go the same way (make your own list)
Very few make the most of their limited abilities and make it through with the help of a bloody good accountant and a bit of luck, at that point they start employing professionals to do the marketing, media etc and the prices go up!
Being in the right place at the right time helped most of today's big names, you've got to be extra special in today's saturated market.
In reply to Post #183
To be fair to Speero. I know at least a couple of the guys involved had a good few years working in the tackle industry so it's perhaps a bit unfair to suggest they don't have any acumen for the business they are in.
You are 100% right though. It's a tough saturated market and it's about to get tougher when kordas luggage comes out. 1 because it's meant to be really impressive and 2 because they are a marketing machine.
To be fair to Speero. I know at least a couple of the guys involved had a good few years working in the tackle industry so it's perhaps a bit unfair to suggest they don't have any acumen for the business they are in.
You are 100% right though. It's a tough saturated market and it's about to get tougher when kordas luggage comes out. 1 because it's meant to be really impressive and 2 because they are a marketing machine.
In reply to Post #184
Sorry mate, i wouldn't say Speero were one of the bad ones, from what I've seen good products at a good price point but there is no excuse for not knowing your products or not having a website that gives all the correct info.
Sorry mate, i wouldn't say Speero were one of the bad ones, from what I've seen good products at a good price point but there is no excuse for not knowing your products or not having a website that gives all the correct info.
In reply to Post #185
Yep. Totally agree with that. I have to say I think that the general quality of websites in the carp tackle industry is poor.
Yep. Totally agree with that. I have to say I think that the general quality of websites in the carp tackle industry is poor.
In reply to Post #186
The new korda rod bags look nice,just not sure on that colour
The new korda rod bags look nice,just not sure on that colour
once korda have brought out their luggage in the colour it is now, theyll no.doubt bring a.camo version out like their compact range