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In reply to Post #189
MANY THANKS for ya review 
whats your opinion on the 5,000mm HH ripstop material that its made from is it very thin? cheers!
We are going to get a LOT of rain this month (i got that info from a SECRET source lol;-)
so this will be a real TEST of the Wychwood Tactical Brolly...do post guys how its coping in the many days of rain.
I can still hold out with my old well-worn Trakker 50 Inch Brolly for another month or so, until i decide...
BTW, Wychwood do indeed still honour their 5-year warranty. *BUT*
its ONLY for the products made from: 10,000mm hydrostatic head HD ripstop material.
wychwoodcarp.co.uk/products/bank-life/brollies/mhr-brolly-mkii/Q0441
*NO 5-year warranty [Wychwood Tactical Brolly] for products made from: 5,000mm HH ripstop material .
wychwoodcarp.co.uk/products/bank-life/brollies/tactical-brolly/Q0400
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In reply to Post #184
Yep, it's not like my old Fast and Light which fans out far easier, however the wychwood one seems better made dare I say it. More rigidity, thicker spokes, rear vents etc etc. The additional bar that goes along the peak is a good touch, as are the mesh pockets.
Over time, I think the toggles for the mesh pockets and the clips for the storm poles will be the first to go, but I'm impressed so far. Nice bit of room at the back, but a lack of space at the front to keep a bivvy table under cover without pushing the bedchair right back which may cause condensation issues.
My only other criticisms would be the height and the quality of the storm poles. I think the kid in the factory sneezed when he was doing the spiral points for the storm poles. George Best levels of co-ordination.
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In reply to Post #187
I bought my solar sp brolly from total fishing tackle for £130 but not sure what they sell it for now. Great brolly. Don’t let the advertised weight put u off. It’s wrong 
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In reply to Post #186
Can't see the solar brolley cheap anywhere
Any ideas where is selling this cheap, please
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In reply to Post #185
You are right they are very very low ! But I would NEVER buy a shelter without rear vents
But I use mine on the river of the wind swept banks of the Trent
I heard the solar brolly is heavily discounted now?
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I looked at one of these and thought it was as low as an Atom.......If your a hobbit great, If not its worth looking at other systems that are higher and better made.......  
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In reply to Post #183
?? It's a brolly ? Maybe you didn't fan it out as it's so easy to put up can't work out how you managed it but bloody hell it must of hurt sounds awful
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In reply to Post #182
I dislocated my shoulder and ended up on a hospital ward all night putting mine up Thursday - true story.
Its currently up in the garden so hopefully it stretches to make that not an issue going forward!
Nothing against Wychwood though, not their fault i'm weak!
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In reply to Post #181
of course ???? look a couple of people had issues with the first batch they quickly stopped selling them scrapped them and fixed the problems since then nobody I know has had any problems thing there are a few forum members on here have been in torrential rain including me and PERFETION 
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In reply to Post #180
true.
still they would honor a manufacturer's 1 year guarantee?
cos at the end of the day, if there are issues you're gonna see them soon as ya start using the brolly ...especially in torental heavy rain! 
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In reply to Post #179
No one. Else does ?
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In reply to Post #177
cheers!
thats a bit of a downer!-> until this year Wychwood brollys all came with a 5 year warrantee
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In reply to Post #177
After sales is a big thing, I've had several companies they don't want to know if anything goes wrong. Avid being one of them.
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In reply to Post #176
depends if you look after your gear but I would be happy for 5 years until this year Wychwood brollys all came with a 5 year warrantee
but their aftersales is one of the best imo
I now know there are a couple of river anglers up north that have them and love them with no issues there were some teething issue initially but wychwood HAS NOW refunded or replaced with the perfect product IMHO
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Hi guys,
I just joined the forum discussion as I'm really interested in the 'Wychwood Tactical Brolly' as I'm looking to buy. 1st thanks to all for the posts, especially to oldgeezer AND secret-agent
@oldgeezer - in your opinion how long do you think the 'Wychwood Tactical Brolly' would last?
anyway, hope you guys post over the next few months with your continued comments/reviews now that night fishing has reopened.
cheers for any replies!
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In reply to Post #174
just got good price on this brolly before I buy now that they been out awhile is there anybody not happy with there’s that would advise not to buy one I know there was a couple that had a problem so apart from those
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In reply to Post #171
okay thanks very much. Think i need to see one in the flesh before committing as i do really like the look of it. Thanks again.
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In reply to Post #172
Yes sitting on my bed its fine about 2 " space above my nut ......... im 5ft .8"
I dont ever roll it up I letterbox if rain is driving in otherwise its normally off cant sleep sleep with a door due to claustrophobia same as cant ever have a bag zipped up
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In reply to Post #171
Can you see out with the front in and the door rolled up
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In reply to Post #168
yes it IS very low I think some websites have it wrong its only 1200mm
but I can sit on my compact bed with a bedchair buddy and no problems as I bought it for barbel fishing I rarely sit in it I take a small cheapo brolly and chair or bucket seat and sit on my rods just reeling in during the day and sleeping in it and in a 10 hour storm with proper 2 hours of torrential rain and gale force wind it was totally rock solid and dry
I bloody love it 
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In reply to Post #169
yeah that's what I was thinking - I'm 6ft so the height (or lack of) is putting me off.
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In reply to Post #168
Considering it’s a little lower than a v2 brolly you’d certainly struggle if your slightly taller. Only thing that put me off these tbh
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In reply to Post #164
sorry to hijack this thread - photos look great and am possibly looking at getting one - primarily to use a day shelter. My only concern would be that there is not enough height to sit on a chair without literally touching the roof. What do you think? Thanks.
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In reply to Post #166
Well it looks a good set up thanks for help
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In reply to Post #165
mine is the compact bed you dont like lol (Compact – 200cm x 78cm (w))
but I love !!!
and bought my brolly from TFT pre order cheap price gone up now though
LINKY POO  
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In reply to Post #164
Thank you for photos I see it has a lot of cover with bed at back is it a standard size bed or compact I have a v2 and was looking at sonik shelter but thought didn’t want to buy something that looks like what I have already got so was looking at wychwood I was buying it to fish rivers day or night and carp fishing the same I thought it might be a bit big to use v2 for rivers for day and day carp fishing haven’t heard anymore about leaking where would be the cheapest place to get one thanks
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In reply to Post #160
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In reply to Post #160
It's a lot lower than the v2
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In reply to Post #161
Thanks very much for your help
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In reply to Post #160
To add to the pm I sent you, if it’s just something to sleep under you want then the wychwood is perfect, it’s very cosy.
The Sonik is far bigger.
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In reply to Post #159
Does this brolly look a lot smaller than the v2 and is it noticeable being a 55 that it’s easy to put up and fit in swims than a 60 brolly I have a v2 thinking of getting wychwood for days summer quick overnights no front or ground sheet
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I had used mine twice pre lockdown and on both occasions it rained heavy, one overnight session for 12 hours straight and another overnight session for a couple of hours, never had an issue with any leaks.
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In reply to Post #156
Yeah its those one or two bad experiences that really make you think. I've got quite a bit of Wychwood gear and really rate their stuff but I'm hesitant about this brolly based on Secret Agent's experience...
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In reply to Post #154
They've delayed the release of it - I've been in touch with ESP. They've got no confirmed date but are hoping for later in 2021.
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In reply to Post #152
I have one
and have only managed one 48 hour session in it and on the second night a big storm all night it rained and for 2 of those hours it was proper torrential ! perfect no drips rock solid love it
however Secret Agent had a faulty one that was replaced with a 2nd faulty one could be a fluke ?
as mine is superb sadly it wont get used for a long while due to the dreaded big C
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In reply to Post #147
Neil is a top bloke
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In reply to Post #152
New lo pro due this year I believe.
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In reply to Post #152
The wychwood hd 50 or 60 mk1 was imho apart from the original Aqua was the best brolly ever made why change they had very good material on them if they just put in vents and space saver frame the jrc brolly looks good so does the sonik the new wychwood looks good hope the leaking is a one off
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In reply to Post #151
Has anyone else had bad experience with their Wychwood Tactical Brolly? I need a new one and had narrowed it down to ESP lo pro (discontinued); this one; or the Sonik AXS brolly.
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In reply to Post #150
Oh no I've just had one of these arrive for short sessions.... going to put it up at the weekend and get the hosepipe out!
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In reply to Post #147
wow going to go and check the inside of mine in the morning thats not good at all !
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In reply to Post #147
I remember those pics... After that hike round to Ladders!
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In reply to Post #147
I think I’ll deffo give those a wide birth! Thanks for the feedback hope your next shelters better!
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So..
My first one leaked, first night under it was a nightmare, leaked from everywhere:
The ebay seller sent me a replacement immediately and couldnt have been more helpful. Strangely it didnt rain properly for a good few weeks so I couldnt test it out. Then it rained and I got wet. Again.
This time the seller refunded me in full no questions asked, Neil at Ludlow Tackle was most helpful on both occasions and is a top man.
As I have no other shelters I had no choice but to carry on using one so chucked a can of Fabsil at it which improved it slightly but the next time I used it this happened.
I see other people are having no issues with theirs but all in all I'm not overly impressed which is a shame as apart from the getting wet bit it's everything I want in a shelter 
I have since replaced it with a Sonik AXS shelter but havent been able to use it yet.
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In reply to Post #145
I used mine on a 48 hour session the second night a storm it rained ALL NIGHT and for 2 hours between 02.00 and 04.00 it was proper torrential I used the groundsheet so if ANY water had come in
it would be easily seen it was 100% perfect and rock solid in the winds
I could not be more pleased with the way it performed in challenging conditions
the only negative point ((for me ))would be its a little lower than the 50" MHR on its highest setting it replaced
Barry (Secret Agent ) must have his replacement by now but hasn't posted how he has got on with it ???
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In reply to Post #119
Glad I read this as was about to buy one! I do t see how the zip cover at the back is waterproof as doesn’t Velcro down? Bit of wind and rain it will surely flap about and come through the zip? I think I’ll wait for you lot to field test and get a mark 2 lol
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Hi all anybody know where the front panels are in stock??
Cheers
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In reply to Post #142
No problem Mark drop me a PM with address, when my replacement turns up i'll post the other one.
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In reply to Post #140
Please mate that would be great,
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In reply to Post #140
Please mate that would be great
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When my replacement turns up anyone's welcome to mine if they want it.
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In reply to Post #138
Mine should be available this weekend hopefully.
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In reply to Post #137
you do realise the complete front is only £29 ? and I thought Joe said he would have one for you soon ??
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In reply to Post #136
Il take your old front if it's still available mate..
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In reply to Post #135
thanks matey Im pretty sure my clear door wont be any good
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In reply to Post #134
No problem as soon as I get it I will let you know Gerry. I'll also post some photos of the brolly with it in place.
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In reply to Post #131
can you post up when you get it Joe please ?
then I can chase the shop I bought mine from I also bought the clear door that I think will need to be changed too ?
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In reply to Post #125
Cheers mate that would be great.
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In reply to Post #127
can any one tell me please Does the brolly feel heavy to carry in a quiver at 6k and where is cheapest place to get one
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In reply to Post #129
Possibly, wychwood contacted me and said I will have a replacement this week.
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In reply to Post #129
Possibly, wychwood contacted me and said I will have a replacement this week.
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In reply to Post #128
probably be dependant on who you purchased it from mine is coming from total fishing tackle
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In reply to Post #127
I believe the new fronts are being sent out shortly. Hopefully most people will have them before the end of the week.
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In reply to Post #125
what do you know that I dont Joe ? lol
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I'll take one of the faulty fronts off someone as well if anyone wants rid
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In reply to Post #122
I might have one for you at the end of this week.
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In reply to Post #123
Ah no worries cheers
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In reply to Post #122
doubt it as they wont have the replacement one yet probably be after Christmas when the new ones come mate
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In reply to Post #121
Has anyone got one of the solid fronts that didn't do the letter box they don't want.?
Have an idea on converting mine....magnets...
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In reply to Post #112
Hi Jim
My Large size Fixnzip arrived today and just fitted it and now Im able to letterbox the door
works a charm so pleased thank you mate perfect until the new fronts arrive from China
LINKY POO
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In reply to Post #119
thats a bit worrying !!
but I was in 2 solid hours of proper torrential rain when I used mine last week it rained normally all night ( and the Barbel went nuts during it ) and as I had the groundsheet in if there had been any trace of leaks it would have shown up and nothing it was perfection
so hopefully its a one off keep us updated with the replacement m8
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Anyone else out in the rain under theirs last night?
I was and it leaked like a sieve  I got set up just before dark then it started lightly raining, within half hour I noticed wet patches on my bed cover, the rain got harder and the dripping got worse as I watched the wet patches merge into one massive patch leaving my bed cover a soggy mess, thankfully it didn't go through. It persisted down for a couple of hours and everything under the brolly was getting wet, I had to try and push it all under the bed.
Water was dripping from all the velcro sections that hold the material to the ribs, from every one of those plastic toggles that hold the mesh bags and from the 5 black hooks.
I contacted the ebay seller, the always helpful Neil from Ludlow Tackle, and he is posting another on Monday.
Hopefully the new one will be good and this is a one off problem from Wychwood. Shame because until it rained I really liked it.
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In reply to Post #114
Didn’t realise they’d been that delayed Gerry. That makes it more understandable I suppose and fair play to them if all goes to plan with the replacements.
I’ve got a lot of time for Wychwood gear and how they’ve remained fairly quiet on the “scene” despite being around for so long I don’t really know. They’re media presence and website leave a lot to be desired which could be part of the reason.
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In reply to Post #114
Could you get away with using the front peak bars for the brolly gerry?
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Looks like they nailed it with this. If Gerry is happy it’s gotta be good. :-)
And seems they dealt with the door issue as well as they could.
To be fair to wychwood they are one of those slightly under the radar brands that rarely gets it too wrong on design, price or quality. IMHO.
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In reply to Post #114
Fair play to them. I’m sure people that ordered a front would rather have a front with that is functional but without letterbox door option than no front at all. Especially now the weather is turning.
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In reply to Post #113
think you have to be a bit fair Tom
as it was way later than planned due to covid in Feb they said in the early spring but then Covid happened the dates changed to July that came they said August that came (China were late) then it finally arrived in Sept and think they rushed them out as people like me that had pre paid were screaming at them
but the important thing is they withdrew the fronts as soon as they realised and said keep the few fronts that made it out and when the new ones arrive they will send them out cant do anymore than that
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In reply to Post #111
Looks good that Gerry.
Surely the fronts should never have made it out if they had been made wrong?! QC can’t be great if something like that slipped through the net (pun).
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In reply to Post #111
It’s a 2 part zipper body that screws together, you can adjust the tension. I got the large size and worked fine. Think it came from overseas as took a while to turn up. I’m sure it was the factories fault but frustrating nonetheless, however this did the trick.
Worth having one or two should a zip go on something.
Ps, so I basically added this as a third zipper which allows the door to be opened letter box.
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In reply to Post #110
not sure how that thing you posted works ? anymore pictures
And apparently its not Wychwoods fault the chinese factory cocked up and whywood have said anyone thats purchased the front can keep it and as soon as the new fronts are ready about a months time they will send you the new one out they have been withdrawn from sale as soon as it was realised they had been made wrong
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I got myself one of the brollies. Pretty annoying not able to use it as a letter box door. I had ordered one of these zip repair kits to try something on my tempest. Fitted it to the Wychwood brolly an now have a letter box door.
Works very well, not as good if it had been factory fitted but happy with the result.
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In reply to Post #107
Cheers👍
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In reply to Post #105
its a 55" mate
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In reply to Post #103
Looks quality really appreciate the pictures.
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In reply to Post #103
Would you say Oldgeezer it's a 60 inch or 55
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In reply to Post #103
Totally agree with your review, used mine for the first time few weekends ago and can't fault it. Plenty of room, not too low and keep me nice and dry.
Haven't tried the fronts yet but they look good too.
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Just did a 48 hour on the sloping bank of the River Trent had 2 hours of torrential rain so good test it passed with flying colours
sooo much more room than the 50" compact it replaced the flatter back means the bed can go right back
it does not look it but its on a bit of a sloping bank hence the front compact bedchair legs extended the groundsheet has a really clever toggle system so much better than the velcro AND the lovely wide doorway on the zip on front is perfect
LOVING THIS WIDE DOORWAY JUST PERFECT
FOR BARRY AND FOR ANYONE ELSE THAT WANTS TO KNOW THE IS THE FRONT DOORWAY SUPPRT BAR CORNER FIXING SIMPLY CLIPS OVER THE FRONT RIBS
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In reply to Post #100
Its a doorway support bar
If you sit on your bed the door way has 3 ribs the bar hooks over the left and right doorway ribs the centre doorway has a clip that clips over the centre of the doorway support bar if you still don't get iter me know and will take some pictures and post when I get home mate
But I'm loving this shelter
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In reply to Post #99
It sits just shorter than my rods in the quiver
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In reply to Post #98
Loved it. I had it on its lowest pegging points and could comfortably sit on my bed, probably could have got my bed buddy chair in there as well, would have easily fitted on the higher pegging points.
And ill be ****ed if I can work out where that bloody bar goes 
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In reply to Post #98
How’s the pack down length guys? Very temped with one after how well my HD and MHR have lasted
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In reply to Post #97
on the 2 ribs at the front supports the little peak bit and it can only go round one way though bit hard to get on the first time
it took me a while to figure out lol
lots of coverage isnt there ? I was initially worried about it being low but tried it in the garden and it seems fine roll on Tomorrow night my first session a 48 hour up on the Mighty River Trent
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In reply to Post #90
Im sat under mine for the first night tonight, loving it, its exactly what I've been looking good for since my groundhog gave up.
Where does that support bar go?
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In reply to Post #95
I will let you know about Weds as I will be doing a 48 in mine
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Any feedback on these, as they have been available for a few weeks now?
Any teething faults etc?
Cheers 👍
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In reply to Post #93
Cannot Fault them Gerry, I own quite a few Wychwood items now and have to say apart from this little hiccup have always been happy with their quality and price point for their products.
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In reply to Post #92
That is outstanding customer service on Wychwoods part as apparently its the suppliers fault for fitting incorrect zips and as you say as soon as new fronts are made they will be sent out
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In reply to Post #89
Did it yesterday afternoon, they emailed back within the hour saying they have some on order and will be delivered by air freight approximately a month (we will see) but in the meantime I have an infill panel so they said although not ideal to keep it and they will send a new one as soon as they arrive, cannot fault their speedy reply better than I have ever had with many other fishing brands.
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In reply to Post #90
Also being new to this brolly thing, what are the clips lining the roof for?
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In reply to Post #73
Where does the support bar fit?
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Contacted Wychwood direct through email....suggest you do the same. Assured me they will replace asap....might take a while but it is what it is at least they are been honest in the mistake. It's when company's shy away from faults it pisses me off
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In reply to Post #86
That could be months away before you get a replacement,not good
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In reply to Post #86
Did you contact Wychwood direct or where you purchased it from, long story short I ordered all mine from Fishing tackle and bait yesterday TBF to them I received a phonecall from them within minutes to say they had the Brolly and grounsheet in stock but no infill panel or doors they said they had oversold those items and didn't have stock so did I still want the brolly and groundsheet and they would refund me the outstanding which I agreed and they have, I think they have already clocked this issue possibly someone local had bought one and returned it probably.
So anyway straight on ebay found an infill and clear door at Ludlow tackle ordered it and it's just turned up, aside from the Wychwood label cable tied to the infill panel saying letterbox style door it isn't.  
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Wychwood have replied back to me and confirmed a number of the brolly fronts had gone out with the flaw in the design....lack of letter box ability. To their credit they will be sending out the correct one out to me as soon as they arrive....and I can keep the faulty one. Can't be fairer than that....
Sounds like a batch has gone out to various stores so might be worthwhile if your purchasing the brolly and extras to ask the store to check the front for this.
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In reply to Post #84
post 74 is worth reading re letterbox ?
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In reply to Post #83
That's shocking mate. I ordered mine with groundsheet, infill front and mozzie panel, should arrive tomorrow
I will be bitterly disappointed if the infill can't be used letterbox style and a complaint will be going to wychwood and trading standards for false advertising.
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In reply to Post #82
TNT M8
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In reply to Post #80
Not good Gerry
Who was the courier 😡
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In reply to Post #80
Don't get that oldgeezer TT have them for sale on there website now
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UPDATE UPDATE
Neighbour just knocked on the door with a soaking wet soggy box that they threw over his 6ft gate he has no idea if it was today or yesterday its just the brolly ..........no front no groundsheet and no clear door that I paid for tossers
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Bit off a piss off that is mate,second reason I won't be getting one,even says it on there own website as well as sellers that it's letter box,let us know what they say if you get a reply
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The infill front has a solid door and cannot be used letter box as advertised it can be set up as.....I've emailed wychwood to explain why this is so......nothing back yet. Bought the brolly / front on the basis of what was advertised so not especially over the moon with it
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In reply to Post #66
Is it as low as been discussed on here
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In reply to Post #73
It does state that its letter box,I'm not saying that's right or wrong just saying what's in print
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In reply to Post #74
I questioned Wychwood on this months ago
I got a reply stating that the solid panel was a solid panel
However there are plans to release a multi panel in the
future
I got fed up with waiting in the end and went elsewhere
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In reply to Post #73
Not saying your wrong but I have the wychwood tactical bivvy and it has four way zips to remove the mozzy panel door to put the clear infill in which I have done this goes letterbox style so it should be the same principle with the brolly for changing the door panel.
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Just received mine....brolly looks good....the rib support bar is awkward to fit though.
But....also received the front brolly infill and disappointed....it states it's letter box style but it's not.....just zip up or down completely. Hate that hi
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In reply to Post #71
I'll find out then wont I, paypal anyway so any dispute will go to the resolution centre.
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In reply to Post #70
Heard their customer service is ***** 
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In reply to Post #68
who from ???
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In reply to Post #67
Just ordered mine all in stock, Brolly, zip in front panel, clear door and groundsheet, I didn't go for the mozzy front as the zip in panel has mozzy screen already.
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In reply to Post #66
who did you buy it from m8 ?
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I got mine today put up in the garden and perfect for my needs
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In reply to Post #64
This is turning into a bit of a circus,I did notice they took all the extras off there website a while ago,no good to me if I can't have the optional zip in front
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In reply to Post #63
I am a bit Miffed to be honest I
pre ordered AND prepaid for the Brolly + front+groundsheet+ clear door
it seems TFT however only have my brolly !! dont think they could organise a pissup in a brewery 
still not got it yet
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In reply to Post #62
Does anyone have one yet. Be interested to see if the pack down length of 1750 was correct
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In reply to Post #61
I might be interested once Gerry is back with his review.
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In reply to Post #60
If anyone is considering ordering one. I've can get two for 139.50 each. Or 3 for 134.85 each.
If anyone is interested give me a shout.
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In reply to Post #59
Total fishing tackle ( looks like the only people to discount it ) have them in store NOW
read post 47 
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Update Wychwood just announced In Stock in the warehouse and will be making there to retailers who have them on back order.
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In reply to Post #56
Well done on the barbel Gerry.
I also fish the Trent, almost exclusively these days as I live around an hour away from the Newark area.
Maybe I fish it different to you, I often set up my rods at the top of the bank right next to my bivvy. This means the rods are higher so more line out of the water & they’re right next to me at all times.
As for losing a rod to a big barbel, I honestly don’t know how this happens if the pod is set up right & pegged down?!
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Total fishing tackle ( looks like the only people to discount it ) now have removed the pre order msg so must have them in stock now big smile mine must be shipped to me soon then
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In reply to Post #55
Tim I am buying this because I now fish 90% of the time down the river I went Barbel fishing a week ago I fished from around 1630 until 03.00 catching 15 Barbel and a chub losing 4 barbel and 4 times I had a double hook up
I was totally exhausted despite the fish still feeding I just had to reel the rods in and sleep
I normally sit on my rods on a chair............... and with a small brolly if it rains recasting every 20 to 40 mins
hopefully the Wychwood Tactical brolly will give me shelter I need for a good nights sleep and stand up to the very fierce winds you get up on the Mighty Trent
I find the river fishing so very different to carp fishing where you can spend hours in the bivvy try that and you could lose a rod from a passing boat or a big barbel
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In reply to Post #54
That is very true Gerry but that’s also the reason I sold it as my head was touching the roof whilst sat on my bedchair.
The photos on the review make it look like the inner spokes that connect to the central boss would also be in the way.
I haven’t owned a conpact bed, no.
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In reply to Post #53
sounds like you have never owned a compact bed 
otherwise you would know they are a lot lower with much shorter legs but as you know no one has got the brolly yet but the specs say the HEIGHT is 1200mm or 1.2m or 47.24409 inches I will let you know when it comes and even take some pictures 
thats only slightly less than your 1250mm V2 Brolly you sold
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In reply to Post #51
A compact bed is no lower though, what’s your point?
Are you a midget?
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Really fancy one of these for tighter swims where my tempest is too big.
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In reply to Post #50
no I will be sitting on my bedchair buddy same as all my other shelters I have a compact bed
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In reply to Post #39
I don’t get this brolly. If the weather’s crap, surely you’re going to have to be laid on your bed?!
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In reply to Post #48
yep when it comes I will be off down the river for a few nights
and will give a update good and bad points
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In reply to Post #47
Oldgeezer can you give us some feedback on this as and when,I'm up for one of these but the height is putting me off
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UPDATE
Morning Gerry
Yes! Finally it’s with great pleasure I can say the brollies are in and on their way to retailers as we speak.
Kind regards,
Dan Nicholson
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In reply to Post #33
15th now for uk entry......date keeps slipping.
ANY UPDATE ?
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In reply to Post #43
A cat flap looks tall to you
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In reply to Post #39
HEIGHT mm – 1200mm
or 1.2m
or 47.24409 inches
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In reply to Post #41
Looks fine to me.
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In reply to Post #41
I messaged wychwood direct for dimensions
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In reply to Post #40
If he is sat on the floor then that looks bloody low
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In reply to Post #39
It don't look particularly low to me
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In reply to Post #36
Where did you see that measurement ?. As it’s not on any of the adverts I have seen ?..
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In reply to Post #35
Thought they had already been on the market sold out and now waiting for another shipment
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In reply to Post #35
Looking forward to seeing one, was a bit disappointed with the pack down length if I’m honest at 1750mm which is 68 inches
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In reply to Post #34
how would anyone know ? as they are not here yet
But I have sold my 50" mhr and pre ordered one so when it eventually arrives I will let you know mate I know its a bit low but its a 55" and will give me a bit more cover its a different design being 7 rib and apparently the bed can go right back as its flatter
I will use it down the river
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In reply to Post #31
15th now for uk entry......date keeps slipping.
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In reply to Post #31
Must be coming in on the same boat as a load of stuff for my work. I wouldn't hold your breath about it landing then, ships are backed up at the ports currently and keep getting delayed.
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In reply to Post #29
Just managed to speak to someone at Wychwood
and they told me they have a confirmed delivery shipment for the 11th September so should be in the dealers within 14 days
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In reply to Post #29
Cheers Mark
Will have to wait then
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In reply to Post #28
I have just spoken to my local tackle shop and 9 august now....
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In reply to Post #27
They told me mid summer when I messaged them end of last month so end of June or July ???
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In reply to Post #26
Im guessing like tons of products they are being held up in china due to this virus
maybe worth contacting Wychwood to see if any of there dealers has any
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In reply to Post #25
Has anyone heard when the release date is?
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In reply to Post #24
I think I will give up
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In reply to Post #16
Thanks buddy but I need the rib length not the coverage area. Cheers
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In reply to Post #20
The new one seems to only be 5m hh
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Think I said on another thread, I saw this at the big one in stonleigh. I thought it was very well put together tbh and looked alright. I’m not a massive fan of the combo materials but it’s not too weird to look at tbh. The one I saw set up was set very low so not much room between bedchair and centre boss. It put me off somewhat but I think not set ultra low it wouldn’t be any more of an issue it is in other brollies.
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In reply to Post #20
I am looking for a new brolly system as my old Big Z has given up the ghost 😥😥 this one was on my list along with the saber capsule or the new solar undercover 🤔
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In reply to Post #19
yes Im a bit gutted to be honest I have a virtually brand new Wychwood compact 50"
and then they bring out this wychwood tactical brolly thats 55" I would of much rather had that 
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In reply to Post #18
No reason OG just think it looks compact
👍
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In reply to Post #17
not sure why you have a laughing smiley ??
the normal Wychwood brolly dimensions are different
Height 1290mm = 50.7874016 inches
Width 2500mm = 98.4252 inches
Depth 1690mm = 66.5354331 inches
so by those measurements it seems to me the standard mk 2 brolly is 60" and the Tactical would be 55"
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In reply to Post #16
Very compact 🤣
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In reply to Post #15
its
HEIGHT mm – 1200mm = 47.2440945 inches
WIDTH mm – 2400mm = 94.488189 inches
DEPTH mm – 1400mm = 55.11811 inches
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In reply to Post #14
Is it 55” side and 50” front and back does anyone know? Or does anyone know of a brolly with these dimensions?
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In reply to Post #13
NOT 100% sure if its right
but I did read somewhere it was 55"
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In reply to Post #12
Does anyone know what sized frame the tactical brolly is built on, is it 55inch? Trying to work out the pack down length as it doesn't seem to be listed on line
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In reply to Post #11
brilliant, thanks for the info.
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In reply to Post #8
Bivvy
HEIGHT mm – 1400mm
WIDTH mm – 2400mm
DEPTH mm – 1800mm
WEIGHT kg – Shelter 5kg (including groundsheet and pegs 10kg)
Brolly
HEIGHT mm – 1200mm
WIDTH mm – 2400mm
DEPTH mm – 1400mm
WEIGHT kg – Brolly 6kg
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In reply to Post #9
in that case, seems pretty decent. Hopefully they will have both the brolly and Bivvy at the Big One Farnborough
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In reply to Post #8
1400mm they told me the height was
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In reply to Post #7
Quite like the look of them, each to their own I guess.
The other weird thing is they don't mention the depth of the Bivvy only the height and width.
Either the fella in the video is the size of Tyson Fury or it's door height will e that of the Titan Hide which would be a real shame for people over 5ft7
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In reply to Post #6
No worries mate, I agree does look a bit odd lol but then again I've seen loads of customised brollies and bivvies where people have a mix so I guess there is a market for it. Really like the wide doors though, perfect for getting my fat bum through lol
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In reply to Post #5
Cheers mate
Edit: Not sure about the green/camo combo but the brolly looks decent. Not quite as light as I'd have liked but at least its another addition to the lightweight options.
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Total carp and carpology have both done one now, have to say it looks decent as does the bivvy
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In reply to Post #1
What video buddy??
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In reply to Post #2
oh really, ok thanks for the reply.
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In reply to Post #1
wychwood wernt at the show mate
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I see Wychwood are launching a Tactical Brolly and Bivvy.
I don't suppose anyone saw the brolly at the Northern Angling show? Looks Awesome but not sure about the height. I've seen the video for it but it looks a bit lower then what they have said the height is, I could be wrong.
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