Hi guys,
I would like to have your recommendations for a non cradle/crib unhooking mat that is quick drying and has no/low absorption of water.
I currently have the Thinking Anglers flat mat (sealed beanies and sealed foam). The second mat I currently have is the Carplife Combi mat (which has a sealed memory foam mattress). Both mats are comparable in terms of quality, while the Carplife mat has a bit thicker fabric. Both mats pass water through the seams and then dry very slowly because of the thick fabrics.
This is something that bothers me more and more, also because I often have to carry my gear to the swim so every kilo I can save is welcome.
I know Fox have a welded crib, but I prefer a flat mat. Korda do a nice unhooking mat (hybrid mat), but I don't know how it dries/takes on water in real life.
Thanks in advance!
I would like to have your recommendations for a non cradle/crib unhooking mat that is quick drying and has no/low absorption of water.
I currently have the Thinking Anglers flat mat (sealed beanies and sealed foam). The second mat I currently have is the Carplife Combi mat (which has a sealed memory foam mattress). Both mats are comparable in terms of quality, while the Carplife mat has a bit thicker fabric. Both mats pass water through the seams and then dry very slowly because of the thick fabrics.
This is something that bothers me more and more, also because I often have to carry my gear to the swim so every kilo I can save is welcome.
I know Fox have a welded crib, but I prefer a flat mat. Korda do a nice unhooking mat (hybrid mat), but I don't know how it dries/takes on water in real life.
Thanks in advance!
In reply to Post #1
ESP Quickdraw Unhooking Mat
ESP Quickdraw Unhooking Mat
In reply to Post #1
Korda Compac Flat mat is ideal, very light for the size, quick drying. No frills, folds into waterproof carry bag that you can easily clip onto a rucksack if carrying your gear.
Korda Compac Flat mat is ideal, very light for the size, quick drying. No frills, folds into waterproof carry bag that you can easily clip onto a rucksack if carrying your gear.
In reply to Post #1
Nash Scope Ops Auto Inflate mat has welded seams so no water ingress. Anything that is stitched will take on water.
LINKY POO™ https://www.nashtackle.co.uk/collections/mats/products/scope-ops-auto-inflate-unhooking-mat
Nash Scope Ops Auto Inflate mat has welded seams so no water ingress. Anything that is stitched will take on water.
LINKY POO™ https://www.nashtackle.co.uk/collections/mats/products/scope-ops-auto-inflate-unhooking-mat
In reply to Post #4
The aqua combi mat is pretty good and resistant to water absorption.
The aqua combi mat is pretty good and resistant to water absorption.
Any reason why you can’t get a cheap bit of tarp to cover the mat to stop the water soaking in ?
In reply to Post #1
ive just got the carplife elite one,,its mint,drys quick, have a lookat them
ive just got the carplife elite one,,its mint,drys quick, have a lookat them
The Korda Hybrid mat is enormous…
Thanks all for your input, I will have a look.
About the Carplife Combi mat; I currently have that and while very thick fabric, it absorbs almost 700 grams of water after it has been wet (i weighed before and after).
When the water is inside the mat, because the fabric is so thick, it dries really slow.
About the Carplife Combi mat; I currently have that and while very thick fabric, it absorbs almost 700 grams of water after it has been wet (i weighed before and after).
When the water is inside the mat, because the fabric is so thick, it dries really slow.
In reply to Post #9
can you remove the inner padding at all?
perhaps remove it and encase in a plastic barrier, that way only the outer fabric will get wet, not the inner
can you remove the inner padding at all?
perhaps remove it and encase in a plastic barrier, that way only the outer fabric will get wet, not the inner
In reply to Post #10
Yes, that padding is already sealed in, so water can't get in the mattress, but it can enter the sack and the fabric itself.
Yes, that padding is already sealed in, so water can't get in the mattress, but it can enter the sack and the fabric itself.
Put unhooking mat in a bin back job sorted
Esp quickdraw for sure
In reply to Post #9
is this the new one thats just been released?
is this the new one thats just been released?
In reply to Post #14
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.