Hi all I'm after a barrow I haven't had one before so no idea what's best etc ?
In reply to Post #1
-Fox Explorer Barrow (deluxe)
-Nash Trax Evo MK2
But whats the budget?
-Fox Explorer Barrow (deluxe)
-Nash Trax Evo MK2
But whats the budget?
In reply to Post #1
Depends on how much gear and space you have. I can't vouch highly enough for the Prestige Big Boy triporter barrow.. Fitted mine with global angling products power conversion. Takes everything you can throw at it with easy. Very stable and easy to manoeuvre
Depends on how much gear and space you have. I can't vouch highly enough for the Prestige Big Boy triporter barrow.. Fitted mine with global angling products power conversion. Takes everything you can throw at it with easy. Very stable and easy to manoeuvre
In reply to Post #3
If you know one in stock pm
If you know one in stock pm
In reply to Post #1
You may wish to elaborate somewhat....
Is it intended to carry enough kit for an extended session...needing a bedchair, food and water supplies, cooking gear, spare clothes , nations of bait/spod mix and such ?
Do you only do day sessions....chair and perhaps occasionally shelter being the largest items ?
What are the paths like ?
How would you transport it ?
How fit are you ?
As an example : A tri wheeled barrow transported in a small family car needing to be broken down to fit in, used on a park lake with short walks and tarmac paths for a day session with only minimal kit is a bit over the top.
A single wheel budget barrow being transported in a Tranny van with enough gear and bait for a long session Fri night/Sat/Sun. spodding profusely, going over rough tracks 3/4 mile to the venue and needing two trips to get the kit there will be a right clart on.
If you're fit, it can be done, many do it...Not for me..I'd have a heart attack !
Horses for courses.
I bought a cheap barrow from Aldi six years ago for £13 clearance and uprated it with brackets and hang on bags...
Same barrow is circa £100 today from other sources , used for day sessions on a park lake and short walks.
I wheel it straight into the back of a small people carrier that has no rear seats without unloading.
For longer sessions I've been trying to source a TFG Juggernaut 3 wheeler barrow for over 18mths at a sensible price..they were £150 new, now circa £200 used and over 150 miles trip to collect. Curses on TFG for stopping production and going bust !
You may wish to elaborate somewhat....
Is it intended to carry enough kit for an extended session...needing a bedchair, food and water supplies, cooking gear, spare clothes , nations of bait/spod mix and such ?
Do you only do day sessions....chair and perhaps occasionally shelter being the largest items ?
What are the paths like ?
How would you transport it ?
How fit are you ?
As an example : A tri wheeled barrow transported in a small family car needing to be broken down to fit in, used on a park lake with short walks and tarmac paths for a day session with only minimal kit is a bit over the top.
A single wheel budget barrow being transported in a Tranny van with enough gear and bait for a long session Fri night/Sat/Sun. spodding profusely, going over rough tracks 3/4 mile to the venue and needing two trips to get the kit there will be a right clart on.
If you're fit, it can be done, many do it...Not for me..I'd have a heart attack !
Horses for courses.
I bought a cheap barrow from Aldi six years ago for £13 clearance and uprated it with brackets and hang on bags...
Same barrow is circa £100 today from other sources , used for day sessions on a park lake and short walks.
I wheel it straight into the back of a small people carrier that has no rear seats without unloading.
For longer sessions I've been trying to source a TFG Juggernaut 3 wheeler barrow for over 18mths at a sensible price..they were £150 new, now circa £200 used and over 150 miles trip to collect. Curses on TFG for stopping production and going bust !
In reply to Post #5
Park lakes,2 on my ticket,some gravel paths some grassy banks budget around 200-250 max
Park lakes,2 on my ticket,some gravel paths some grassy banks budget around 200-250 max
In reply to Post #6
nash trax metro MK2. 200 quid, packs down small, 3 bags included and easy to put together.
nash trax metro MK2. 200 quid, packs down small, 3 bags included and easy to put together.
In reply to Post #6
In that case I too would recommend nash trax metro MK2 as in post #8.
The bags alone would probably set one back £75 plus.
Pity it didn't have a chunky wheel option..but expect they can be purchased separately.
In that case I too would recommend nash trax metro MK2 as in post #8.
The bags alone would probably set one back £75 plus.
Pity it didn't have a chunky wheel option..but expect they can be purchased separately.
Nash Metro without a doubt, a lot better made than my old Carp Porter and the large mud wheel and the front makes a big difference.
The only problem I've had is the thumb screws come loose on the handles which I've secured with M8 bolts and nylon nuts.
I've just sold my Fox Explorer, brilliant concept and liked the side loading under bag but the handles were too low.
The only problem I've had is the thumb screws come loose on the handles which I've secured with M8 bolts and nylon nuts.
I've just sold my Fox Explorer, brilliant concept and liked the side loading under bag but the handles were too low.
In reply to Post #10
Can't seem to find any in stock anywhere,does look perfect for what I'm after
Can't seem to find any in stock anywhere,does look perfect for what I'm after
FOx Mk2 Evo Angling Direct click here
In reply to Post #12
I can only give feedback on what Ive used
Carp porter -
Porterlite - all the barrow anyone could need esp if you dont take the kitchen sink (with straight handles if you can find any)
MK2 - If you take a bit more and like sides (Personally I just use the legs of my bedchair
Any of the Power porters had mk6, mk7 now got a big boy xtreme and none have missed a beat
Nash metro power barrow - similar size to the porter lite but with power though the electrics arent a patch on the prestige
If you want to go the power route as an add on then as mentioned the global angling kit is very good my pal has one
I can only give feedback on what Ive used
Carp porter -
Porterlite - all the barrow anyone could need esp if you dont take the kitchen sink (with straight handles if you can find any)
MK2 - If you take a bit more and like sides (Personally I just use the legs of my bedchair
Any of the Power porters had mk6, mk7 now got a big boy xtreme and none have missed a beat
Nash metro power barrow - similar size to the porter lite but with power though the electrics arent a patch on the prestige
If you want to go the power route as an add on then as mentioned the global angling kit is very good my pal has one
Imo dont buy a Carp porter lol, yesterday i got my Mk2 what a miss If I could send it back I would do it immediately. Cheap light metal totally a rip-off for there price, metal quality from the front/side bar and handles are a joke, think even the metal Ngt used is higher quality.
And this would be the best barrow brand on the market I think a lot of uk fanboys and overhyped, my old Chub barrow
is a lot sturdier and costs 1/3
Hope the bigboys and mk 6/8 are made of stronger material but i think you better off with the Nash trax mk2 evo
And this would be the best barrow brand on the market I think a lot of uk fanboys and overhyped, my old Chub barrow
is a lot sturdier and costs 1/3
Hope the bigboys and mk 6/8 are made of stronger material but i think you better off with the Nash trax mk2 evo
In reply to Post #14
Its a funny old game , had my mk2 10 plus years , hammered it, still going strong
Its a funny old game , had my mk2 10 plus years , hammered it, still going strong
In reply to Post #14
I have never heard of a Carp porter
thats used normally and not been abused not lasting for years and years ? the tube material used does not break ? or rust excessively and is not silly heavy there are thousands in use with no problems
I have never heard of a Carp porter
thats used normally and not been abused not lasting for years and years ? the tube material used does not break ? or rust excessively and is not silly heavy there are thousands in use with no problems