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Esp Low Pro Brolly thoughts ?? (11 posts / 3,537 views)
flash40 flash40
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Post #1 7 Mar 2020 17:15
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Looking at a new brolly and wanting thoughts from users on the Esp Low Pro Brolly,
On how good they are and general pros and cons ??
Thanks in advance.
rkk rkk
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Post #2 7 Mar 2020 18:28
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In reply to Post #1
Used it for a couple of seasons now.

Probably the quickest free standing shelter to erect.
Really good if you keep on the move as you don't have to break down any poles or tension straps.
Its really light and perfect for a quiver, no bag needed.
I take one large carryall for all my sessions and it sits at the back of brolly fine.
Both pole elastics till intact after plenty of use.

I use a nash SS3 and would say a bigger/higher bed chair would be too big.
The wrap is useless, don't buy it. More hassle than its worth in my opinion and you will get loads of condensation. If it rains just lower the front right down. The mozzy mesh on the other hand is awesome, fits into a backpack pockets until needed.

I will state the obvious but its of course low! Im 5'11 and I only use it for 24hr max, anymore i would use a bivvy.
flash40 flash40
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Post #3 7 Mar 2020 18:33
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In reply to Post #2
I'm 6'2 so that might be too low and one of the reasons I liked the look of it was
Small pack down size of the front/over wrap. Def want a front of some sort. Surprised it's no good especially
When it's similar design to the mossie mesh front ?
yonny yonny
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Post #4 7 Mar 2020 19:01
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In reply to Post #3
I'm 6 ft 3 and use a lop pro for most of my fishing. They're light and they're quick. If you want comfort and strength, not the best option mate.
flash40 flash40
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Post #5 7 Mar 2020 19:14
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In reply to Post #4
I've used to a fast and light which has seen better days.
Just wanted a brolly with a front I case of rough weather
Was going to get the wychwood HD-MHR mk2 brolly system but also like the idea of the low
With the front panel
rkk rkk
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Post #6 7 Mar 2020 19:44
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In reply to Post #5
Only my opinion but i think the wrap is no good and pointless. Theres no air gap so you get condensation. It also doesn't fit that well, you only need to look at the official esp video on youtube to see that. The wrap takes a fair bit of adjustment of the pegs and storm poles to get it right. To me that goes against the reasons i like the lo pro.

ESP have released the hideout which I think is lo pro with a zip in front so you wont get the problems i mentioned above


finchey finchey
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Post #7 7 Mar 2020 21:40
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What size bed do you all use under your lo pro's ? 🙂👍
yonny yonny
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Post #8 7 Mar 2020 22:20
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In reply to Post #7
Compact for me buddy.
rkk rkk
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Post #9 7 Mar 2020 23:27
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In reply to Post #7
Nash indulgence ss3 with no problems👍🏻
finchey finchey
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Post #10 8 Mar 2020 00:23
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In reply to Post #9
Cheers. 🙂👍
finchey finchey
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Post #11 8 Mar 2020 00:24
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In reply to Post #8
Cheers 🙂👍
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