Just after opinions. I was considering one but I am a big lad and a wide bedchair is a must (use a solar dura dore)
I recently downsized from a t1 pro to a hide XL (glad I did because the hide is perfect in terms of size)
A lad on my syndicate has the 58" and I was really surprised to see how tight it was with a nash scope 4 fold bed in it!
I recently downsized from a t1 pro to a hide XL (glad I did because the hide is perfect in terms of size)
A lad on my syndicate has the 58" and I was really surprised to see how tight it was with a nash scope 4 fold bed in it!
In reply to Post #1
I've got the 58" and although it seems to be a decently made umbrella, I found a couple of things that concerned me, considering that I paid £200 for it.
Firstly, the 4 storm poles that are provided are absolutely *****!
They are thin, and if you have them extended at all, the are flimsy and bend and wobble all over the place under normal tension.
I also bent 4 of the 6 supplied bivvy pegs first time out, although the ground I was using them in was hard, so maybe that's to be expected?
The mozzi-throw and the tiny groundsheet are not something that I'll use, so i can't comment on those.
Space wise, I use a standard sized 5 season sleep system, and although it fits, EVERYTHING has to go under the bedchair, because there is not much room at all.
As I said, the umbrella is decent quality, but I probably won't use it through the winter as I originally planned, as it just doesn't offer enough cover for me personally.
I will add that im 6 foot 3 inches and 16 stone, so smaller anglers may well get along better with it than I do!
I've got the 58" and although it seems to be a decently made umbrella, I found a couple of things that concerned me, considering that I paid £200 for it.
Firstly, the 4 storm poles that are provided are absolutely *****!
They are thin, and if you have them extended at all, the are flimsy and bend and wobble all over the place under normal tension.
I also bent 4 of the 6 supplied bivvy pegs first time out, although the ground I was using them in was hard, so maybe that's to be expected?
The mozzi-throw and the tiny groundsheet are not something that I'll use, so i can't comment on those.
Space wise, I use a standard sized 5 season sleep system, and although it fits, EVERYTHING has to go under the bedchair, because there is not much room at all.
As I said, the umbrella is decent quality, but I probably won't use it through the winter as I originally planned, as it just doesn't offer enough cover for me personally.
I will add that im 6 foot 3 inches and 16 stone, so smaller anglers may well get along better with it than I do!
Is this the quickdraw brolly?
If so I'm also interested to hear views and opinions as I will soon be in the market for a new brolly
If so I'm also interested to hear views and opinions as I will soon be in the market for a new brolly
In reply to Post #3
I've got the 52”, done a couple of nights under it, all been fine. Using a trakker MF HDR oval bedchair and it fits fine for summer nights. Got caught in a storm second night and stayed dry. I could fit my small Korda carryall and other bag between bed and back of brolly.
Lovely little pack down size, not as stable as brollys with longer back ribs but that's to be expected. I bought it mainly for winter days but it's a good option for late spring through to early autumn and at least half the weight of my tempest R/S brolly.
Storms poles are lightweight but I'm not sure I'd use a traditional brolly if it was going to be a proper windy night. Haven't tried the pegs yet, I have other lightweight ones I use.
Mozzi mesh is quite nice and easier than a zip option, although found out that if it rains the bottom gets wet and muddy and then to exit the mesh that mud and wet ends up on your head and down your back!
Have to say I like it as a lightweight option, reminds me of old days under an Aqua 50.
I've got the 52”, done a couple of nights under it, all been fine. Using a trakker MF HDR oval bedchair and it fits fine for summer nights. Got caught in a storm second night and stayed dry. I could fit my small Korda carryall and other bag between bed and back of brolly.
Lovely little pack down size, not as stable as brollys with longer back ribs but that's to be expected. I bought it mainly for winter days but it's a good option for late spring through to early autumn and at least half the weight of my tempest R/S brolly.
Storms poles are lightweight but I'm not sure I'd use a traditional brolly if it was going to be a proper windy night. Haven't tried the pegs yet, I have other lightweight ones I use.
Mozzi mesh is quite nice and easier than a zip option, although found out that if it rains the bottom gets wet and muddy and then to exit the mesh that mud and wet ends up on your head and down your back!
Have to say I like it as a lightweight option, reminds me of old days under an Aqua 50.