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In reply to Post #20
There's a certain irony from the marketing pov in that most will end up on barrows where weights a mute point 
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In reply to Post #19
Think its a weight saving thing to ensure the stats look better for all those mobile wannabees. . .daft really as if your going to bother using a groundsheet it really needs to be heavy (like the original Armo gsheets) and maybe priced as a separate accessory rather than a bundled cost.
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In reply to Post #18
Appreciate the idea, but that's more work for something that is already costing a fair whack.
I don't blame you for thinking that. No I don't have a RS but if the GS is thinner that's a bit of a poor show from Trakker.
A lot of manufacturers cut costs on their GS. I'm out of touch, my last purchase was the Air V2 and that groundsheet was very poor compared to my old Fox Eurodome ground sheet. Cost of tent seems to be irrelevant nowadays, even expensive family tents have really poor associated ground sheets, just plain nylon or polyester weave and thin at that. Whenever we buy a new tent we always buy a HD GS for it, lots of sellers on Ebay, I'll be doing the same if I get the RS, which I'm sorely tempted by, if it's GS isn't up to scratch. I'm still using my Eurodome GS with my Air V2.
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In reply to Post #17
Appreciate the idea, but that's more work for something that is already costing a fair whack.
Do you have one? Is the groundsheet thinner than previous versions of it?
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In reply to Post #16
One other question, how is the groundsheet? I've seen some mention it seems thinner than previous ones, is this correct?
I wouldn't let that put you off, you can always use the original as a template and cut one from a much heavier duty material if it bothers you 
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Thanks for all the replies.
I get it's a costly bit of kit but I'm expecting it to last a fair while.
One other question, how is the groundsheet? I've seen some mention it seems thinner than previous ones, is this correct?
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In reply to Post #13
It's because people keep paying it,wait a few months and prices normally drop
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I seriously looked at one to buy (rs brolly) a short while back, but certain elements made me think again and not buying it and keeping my Fox Frontier X.
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In reply to Post #12
Yes those prices are just insane, I can't honestly see how they can justify those prices.
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In reply to Post #11
Thicker fabric = dries out slower. There's always a positive and negative.
The more people willing to pay ridiculous money for a slightly updated tempest rs the more encouraging it is for Trakker to keep hiking prices and their profit margins.
£900 for a 100 aquatexx which was half that price not long ago is simply outrageous imo.
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In reply to Post #10
Plus that has thicker fabric aswel. Doesn't mean it's better quality though, but still. That always strikes me when comparing Trakker's and Aqua's Aquatexx: Aqua's is much thicker.
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In reply to Post #8
Makes it look even more expensive when you can get a aqua pioneer ultralite and skull cap for less than £400 now.
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Also got the RS100 and agree, it is the perfect shelter for me. One niggle is the groundsheet, don't like clip-in jobs personally.
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In reply to Post #1
My RS150 is holding up well and a great bit of kit IMHO, only real down side is the cost however, most good items are expensive these days.
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Anyone know if there are any plans to bring out a Utility front for the RS range or if previous front will suffice?
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