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In reply to Post #35
Evo for dummies.
Put side poles onto the two connector blocks, then use the short pole to join them together.
Then connect the long rear poles into the blocks.
Then put the front poles into the blocks (see below)...
Done.
At each stage just make sure to pull any slack out of the nylon towards the block to allow the pole to fit into place under tension.
Peg the back, then sides.
Block info...
The hole with the small cut away (by finger tip) is for the front poles.
The hole next to the cutaway it is for the winter skin, so ignore that. Never put the front poles in these holes with no cut away or it will be a nightmare to get them out when the bivvy is under tension!!!
The side poles can be left in place, a small turn of tape helps keep the block on the pole.
A close up of where the front poles go (into the holes with the cutaway) with the holes for the winter skin unused on the outer edge...
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In reply to Post #35
Ill have another look, if there not a pain I will most likely buy it. Also, other side of the country nearly, in Cheshire.
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In reply to Post #31
They are not a pain to put up or down.
Maybe tomorrow lunchtime, I will create a little video, possibly even a little challenge for myself … I reckon I can put the Evo up and then back down again in one minute (possibly a bold claim, we’ll see!)
If you do it in the wrong order then it’s a pain.
I can’t see where you live on your profile. If you were Sussex I’d say come over and try one of mine out for size. I might even sell you one of mine, I have five 😊
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In reply to Post #21
Fox Evo, possibly my fave ever. Not made them for a very long time now and rarely coming up 2nd hand too.
It's a very basic design and there are products baring a striking likeness to it out there.
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In reply to Post #30
The older aircraft grade aluminium poles didn't snap or break at the end.
If the ali poles are shiny then this is the newer, brittle ali and needs to be avoided.
The old ali looks quite grey and dull.
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If you are willing to buy second hand then also kee an eye out for Aqua Aerolite, Angling Intelligence & Venture bivvies.
They were all pramhoods with 3 long aluminium poles. The poles had a tendency to snap if you weren't careful with them but could easily be repaired. Absolutely brilliant bivvys & I am surprised nobody has tried to recreate them with better poles since.
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In reply to Post #29
Thanks for the suggestion found one on eBay for a decent price with overwrap but after some research saw that people were saying there a pain to put up and down other than that look spot on.
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In reply to Post #29
They were prone to cracking at the end of the pole where the male bit went into the boss but a small jubilee clip fixed that.
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In reply to Post #28
Find a fox evo, an earlier one with the proper aircraft aluminium poles that don't snap.
Packs down like a lo-pro but better headroom and flexible shape.
The older aircraft grade aluminium poles didn't snap or break at the end.
If the ali poles are shiny then this is the newer, brittle ali and needs to be avoided.
The old ali looks quite grey and dull.
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In reply to Post #27
Yeah looking back on it lo pro is not a good idea being just over 6ft myself  . The search for the brolly continues.
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Low pro no good for me at 6 ft.
Still comes in at over 4 kilo.
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esp low pro looks lovely, but not if you're tall, max height 1.15 metre. I'm 6ft 6 - not a chance in there!
As someone else said, although its bulky the trakker tempest 100 is brilliant (I have the 'T').
I would love a lighter day shelter option, but the height always seems an issue.
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In reply to Post #24
Yeah I’ve realised that think I’m going to go with a low pro because I can get an overwrap if necessary while the main brolly is still very light
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In reply to Post #23
All small brollys are the same, if the wind changes and it rains you do get wet until you spin the brolly and if it rains really hard you do get splashed off muddy swims.
Your kit needs to be compact enough to go behind or under your bed. You also need a compact bedchair
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In reply to Post #22
I find it fine for overnights as I take very little gear with me.
It’s obviously not 5 star accommodation but there will always be a compromise for going light / not using a barrow / going by car.
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In reply to Post #20
How comfortable would you consider it for night fishing? Wanting the lightest most compact brolly I can get while still remaining some comfortabilty.
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Fox Evolution...but don't think they make them anymore
If you wanted some cover at the front, the brolly version has a complete/full overwrap.
The bivvy version has zip on door plus a partial overwrap.
Might find one second hand.
They are lighter than a brolly, lot less metal!
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Thanks Baitman for posting my pic.
The bed is jrc stealth x lite. Just under 2 m long and fine for me at 6 ft tall.
Brolly is 2.2 kg without its centre pole.
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In reply to Post #18
I had a Korum stormshield ,was good for days ,I did try it with a compact bedchair ,but would have smashed my head right open on the exposed threaded tilt part
I can get my bedchair in easy in my 50 inch whychwood compact ,but if conditions turn ,it's wrap on time ..
These compact in general are great for very tight swims ,if I can use my 60 whychwood then will do so..
I've had that many shelters over the years ,have gone full circle and just use brollies in various guises ,easy to dry off at home as well..
I do like a brolly ...makes me feel I'm out there ,fishing .
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In reply to Post #17
I had the previous version of this, the one with metal ribs.
It was a very tight squeeze getting a bedchair in there and the coverage was minimal.
I posted that photo for another member, and although that shows a bedchair under the brolly it must be a hobbit sized bedchair.
The pictures on the korum site show a guy sat on a day chair with a rucksack next to him, and doesn't look like it will fit a bedchair in it.
Make sure you see one in the flesh before committing...
I use a tempest 100 brolly for most of the summer nights, a little more bulky than a brolly but can still fit in a wide quiver, and the extra cover and rigidity is great.
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In reply to Post #16
Looks good coverage that does..
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In reply to Post #15
The centre rib helps channel water off to the sides, and also prevents your head rubbing on the inside of the brolly.
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Liking the look of the Progress shelter,does it have a gutter,for running the water down the edges when it rains . ...
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In reply to Post #13
128 cm packed down length.
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In reply to Post #12
Does anyone know the pack down length of the korum? Is it 50 inches or does it have extended ribs?
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In reply to Post #4
korum progress shelter.
That must be a very small bedchair...
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As far as brollys go i dont think you can beat the lo-pro. Love the extra coverage it gives on the sides.
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In reply to Post #1
I had a quick look at it on Sunday.
It looks like an updated version of their old Recon brolly, which I liked for day sessions until the mice decided it needed considerably more airflow.
I might be tempted to buy this one, although I'm really trying not to buy any more clart.
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Got a fox easy brolly at the moment but it’s abit to bulky for my liking. Was thinking that could be the one to upgrade to unless someone recommends different or I see different.
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In reply to Post #7
Lol:XD
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In reply to Post #6
I now have 3...lol
One slowly wearing out ,used for days, nights and cooking shelter, other two still unused, plus the Mhr 60 as well,they are not bad bits of kit ..
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I once contacted wychwood about a screw for the 50 inch brolly, casually suggesting they should reintroduce it. They agreed but alas, not there yet.
But in all honesty just responding to say that i have one 
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In reply to Post #3
Shame there not made anymore the wychwood 50 brolly they where the best out there
I had the hd and the mk2 and stupidly sold them as said wouldn’t bother with Nash the wychwood tactical 55 is good it’s light and being 55 gives a little more cover the korum progress looks good or the esp lo pro
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Or just get the korum progress shelter without the Nash tax.
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Pics I've seen of it remind me of the best compact brolly you can buy in some ways ,which is the whychwood compact 50 inches.. now discontinued sadly ..
You won't get a lot of protection under these compact brollies if doing a night especially if wind turns etc,however if a front is added,maybe Andy might make one ,or in my case I have the compact wrap then you'll be fine..
Great for tight swims
Minimal kit
Quick set up
Good in summer overnight sessions..
Easy to dry off...if youm a big man,they are really compact lol..
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Yes mate i think its due to be released around May nice bit of kit as long as you don’t take the kitchen sink personally not keen on the pattern would prefer plain green i believe there may also be a Mozzi front available. Its a nice shape with the extended wings .
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Saw a lad posted a little video on instagram of one of the new scope brollys at the Essex carp show, did anyone on here have a look at it? Thanks
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