Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a light brolly for mainly day sessions? Was maybe thinking something like the LoPro for decent coverage when it's p1ssing down!
Thanks!
Can anyone recommend a light brolly for mainly day sessions? Was maybe thinking something like the LoPro for decent coverage when it's p1ssing down!
Thanks!
In reply to Post #1
I'm currently looking for the same and whilst not made a decision the Sonik SK-Tek is high on my list
I have a Tempest but this will not fit in the quiver I recently bought (as have needed to walk to the lake given our local restrictions here in Wales) so looking at a more traditional type brolly. I've also been bidding on the Cyrpinus Fast & Light which seems like another reasonable option
I'm currently looking for the same and whilst not made a decision the Sonik SK-Tek is high on my list
I have a Tempest but this will not fit in the quiver I recently bought (as have needed to walk to the lake given our local restrictions here in Wales) so looking at a more traditional type brolly. I've also been bidding on the Cyrpinus Fast & Light which seems like another reasonable option
In reply to Post #2
The wychwood mhr 50s are brilliant and light at 3kg
The wychwood mhr 50s are brilliant and light at 3kg
In reply to Post #3
Previously had a Wychwood and it was great. Not seen any of the 50s for sale which is the only reason they are not on my list
Previously had a Wychwood and it was great. Not seen any of the 50s for sale which is the only reason they are not on my list
New wychwood tactical looks ok 55inch
In reply to Post #1
Looked at the Korum Pentalite
Looked at the Korum Pentalite
In reply to Post #1
An U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A.
Korum Super Steel Brolly. 2.9 kg. 3 Seconds to put up.
The only downside is in a bone dry summer when you can't get the spike in.
An U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A.
Korum Super Steel Brolly. 2.9 kg. 3 Seconds to put up.
The only downside is in a bone dry summer when you can't get the spike in.
In reply to Post #5
I love mine but it is 6kg !!!!!! so not exactly light
I love mine but it is 6kg !!!!!! so not exactly light
In reply to Post #7
You need my drill on a stick.
Masonry drill welded to a piece of 8 mm steel bar with a T handle to turn and drill.
Umbrella spike goes in the hole with no hammering needed.
You need my drill on a stick.
Masonry drill welded to a piece of 8 mm steel bar with a T handle to turn and drill.
Umbrella spike goes in the hole with no hammering needed.
In reply to Post #9
Sounds nice and light too
Sounds nice and light too
In reply to Post #10
Not so heavy as it sounds, about 400 grams. Could have made it lighter but it was a drill bit I never use and quite a long stem so an old Cornishman doesn't have to bend too much.
Fits in my rod holdall with the lightweight brolly that liked to swim so now the spike gets pushed well into the ground if I use it.
Not so heavy as it sounds, about 400 grams. Could have made it lighter but it was a drill bit I never use and quite a long stem so an old Cornishman doesn't have to bend too much.
Fits in my rod holdall with the lightweight brolly that liked to swim so now the spike gets pushed well into the ground if I use it.
In reply to Post #9
Hi mate,
Yep, I bought a Brolly spike from Amazon for my 'Brolley' with T handle.
Does the job in the Summer.
Not so many available now for obvious reasons. :(
You get better coverage from a 50 inch Umbrella directly above you than some of these silly cheap Brollies available, where they are so open at the front, unless you clamp yourself to the rear of one.
Hi mate,
Yep, I bought a Brolly spike from Amazon for my 'Brolley' with T handle.
Does the job in the Summer.
Not so many available now for obvious reasons. :(
You get better coverage from a 50 inch Umbrella directly above you than some of these silly cheap Brollies available, where they are so open at the front, unless you clamp yourself to the rear of one.
In reply to Post #12
Also cooler in summer when used as a sunshade.
Also cooler in summer when used as a sunshade.
I was also looking for a lightweight day brolly. I've got a groundhog oval, but felt that it was a bit overkill when I just had a low chair underneath it! I ended up getting a fox 45” brolly and it's spot on for the job. It is very light, around 2kg I think, packs up tiny, and I can comfortably get my chair, my rucksack and my dog under it. Also being just 45”, it fits into the smallest swims too. 👌
Korum pentalite looks decent.
I reckon if you brought the top down a bit and splayed the sides it would take a regular bedchair too.
I reckon if you brought the top down a bit and splayed the sides it would take a regular bedchair too.