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Cheap Compact Brolly (15 posts / 1,497 views)
Smudge79 Smudge79
Posts: 2,737
Post #1 25 Jul 2020 18:21
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Looking for compact brolly (not system) for use where its gonna take some stick (tight swims, brambles etc) so don't want to pay a load.

Was thinking something like the Cyprinus fast & lite but see they dont do them anymore

Any other suggestion for something similar?
Ynnek
Posts: 888
Post #2 25 Jul 2020 20:46
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In reply to Post #1
I know, It isn't a brolly but the avid tardis (not the tardis RT) has very compact footprint and is lightweight. It packs down very compact, takes 2min to erect and costs 120
Mistabite
Posts: 1,245
Post #3 25 Jul 2020 23:22
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Korum pentalite looks very good, was thinking of changing my fox specialist brolly for one of those at some point for more coverage
Smudge79 Smudge79
Posts: 2,737
Post #4 26 Jul 2020 09:03
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In reply to Post #3
Yes the Pentalite looks good, wouldn't mind seeing one in the flesh
Gashman Gashman
Posts: 562
Post #5 26 Jul 2020 10:03
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Daiwa mission brolly ain't bad for the price
donkeypunch donkeypunch
Posts: 1,154
Post #6 26 Jul 2020 10:46
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In reply to Post #1
The wychwood mhr is good and robust for the money
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #7 26 Jul 2020 12:19
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In reply to Post #4
I have a pentalite it's just ok overpriced tbh a bit flimsy and I don't think it would be good in strong wind I wouldn't buy one again I don't think korum are very good tbh I think £50 ish would be right price
duggs
Posts: 5,559
Post #8 26 Jul 2020 12:45
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In reply to Post #7
I've got the forerunner to that, the superlite, pretty 5hit but OK for day sessions. I don't know if the pentalight is bigger but I couldn't fit a bedchair under the superlite.

When it gives up I'll get a brolly I think, the fox specialist looks oj
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #9 26 Jul 2020 12:55
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In reply to Post #8
I got the superlite put it up took it straight back absolute rubbish the pentalite is bigger and not much better I don't think you can beat a standard brolly with Gardner brolly spike
duggs
Posts: 5,559
Post #10 26 Jul 2020 14:10
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In reply to Post #9
A lot of the time I think I'd be better off with a tarp

The way I fish on day sessions I don't need much protection, I just don't want all my gear to get soaked mainly. To that extent it serves its purpose and isn't much heavier than a tarp.
Using that and a lightweight camping chair at 2. 2kgs vs my tempest brolly and lightweight fishing chair at 10kgs is a no brainer for me, I would suffer another kilo for a better shelter tho
Pimp Pimp
Posts: 10,283
Post #11 26 Jul 2020 14:50
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In reply to Post #10
I brought a sabre lite for 119.99 delivered
good bit of kit
not sure it will withstand too much In the way of brambles so maybe to Wychwood hdr as its a bit thicker but im happy with the sabre
Pimp Pimp
Posts: 10,283
Post #12 26 Jul 2020 14:55
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In reply to Post #11
I wanted to pick up a whychwood compact,the new one but the whole import issues with covid stopped that until sep
Calabro
Posts: 335
Post #13 26 Jul 2020 17:14
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In reply to Post #1
Check out JRC's carp crib for tight swims. Always wondered why that thing wasn't an instant hit. Its made my fishing so much better.
Smudge79 Smudge79
Posts: 2,737
Post #14 26 Jul 2020 18:39
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In reply to Post #13
Cheers fellas, will take a look
Cambscarper1974 Cambscarper1974
Posts: 1,404
Post #15 26 Jul 2020 23:46
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In reply to Post #1
JRC oval Brolly. Comes with sides and mini sticks. You can get a ground sheet and wrap if you want. Cost me £65 brand new
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