smufter Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Missus says she'll buy me a barrow for Crimble and I've seen this one. http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/jrc-contact-barrow Seems ideal for the shorter sessions I generally do, and folds up really easily, (watch the video!), and quite small, which is what I'm after. Anyone one here use one/seen one in action or have other suggestions?? Not looking for anything too massive, the longest session I am likely to do over here is a 48 but usually I'm a 24hr merchant. Edited October 28, 2016 by smufter spr1985 1 Quote
phildalton1982 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 Tf gear trukka i prefer, not that much more expensive Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote
adamkitson Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 JRC one looks good to me. I like the mesh bit behind the front bar. Able to put smaller stuff on it without needing a chair or something as a base first. I've had a fair bit of JRC stuff. Always been pretty good. Quote
smufter Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Posted October 28, 2016 JRC one looks good to me. I like the mesh bit behind the front bar. Able to put smaller stuff on it without needing a chair or something as a base first. I've had a fair bit of JRC stuff. Always been pretty good. I've had a few bits of JRC stuff over the years and always been happy with it. This one is good because it folds down to a really small size, which would please the wife as we don't have a lot of storage space at home.... adamkitson 1 Quote
dayvid Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 Have a look at the Carpzone barrow , i had one until i went electric and couldnt fault it. http://www.carp-zone.co.uk/shop//Carp%20Barrow/ smufter 1 Quote
smufter Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Posted October 29, 2016 Have a look at the Carpzone barrow , i had one until i went electric and couldnt fault it. http://www.carp-zone.co.uk/shop//Carp%20Barrow/ I nearly bought one of those a couple of years ago Dayvid, but stopped fishing the venue where a barrow was a necessity so didn't bother in the end. It does review well. But the JRC caught my eye as it looks a little more compact, and folds down really small (and easily!). I haven't used a barrow in the past, preferring to fish as light as I can, but now that I've joined White Cottage I can see me doing a lot more overnighters so I'm thinking I've now got to get equipped with one. I think my minds made up on the JRC, just wanted to see if anyone else on here had one mate. Quote
dayvid Posted October 29, 2016 Report Posted October 29, 2016 Having not seen the JRC i can only comment on the pic , it does seem to be compact and fold down well. The Carpzone is similar in size to the Prestige barrows Quote
nigewoodcock Posted October 29, 2016 Report Posted October 29, 2016 If you want a barrow that holds loads and packs down to nothing, have a look at the fox explorer. I got one when they came out as I like to take as little as possible with me. It's ace!! Quote
smufter Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Posted October 29, 2016 If you want a barrow that holds loads and packs down to nothing, have a look at the fox explorer. I got one when they came out as I like to take as little as possible with me. It's ace!! It's also very expensive!! Almost twice the price of the JRC Quote
spr1985 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) Smufter apologies for the hijack...... but after going for a session on Sunday I realised that my trolley/barrow isn't rite for me, soooo.......this is where you lot can hopefully help I stand 6'2" and my barrow just sits at the wrong height meaning I'm walking hunched over....can anyone of similar height or anyone with a good idea point me towards a barrow that sits high and is more comfortable for the taller gents? I really don't fancy a bad back from something that I love Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 31, 2016 by spr1985 Quote
phildalton1982 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 Im 6'4" i use the cyprinus barrow, avid barrow looks good, adjustable handles Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote
spr1985 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 Cheers Phil will check them out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
phildalton1982 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 Cheers Phil will check them out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I know what u mean mate, dont have any probs with the cyprinus. Just keep the handles high. I found the cheaper the barrow the lower the handles are Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote
crusian Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 Hello Smufter Sorry for the delay in replying , I have the JRC Contact Barrow . I'm very happy with it . It folds up in half ( you could really do with an extra pair of hands , but you soon get the knack of using your knees ! ) and the wheel removes quickly . The only problem is that I could do with being taller or having shorter arms as I find the back legs sometimes catch on the ground so I have to bend my arms where I really want to have straight arms . Maybe this is the Barrow for you also , Spr Hope the above helps . spr1985 1 Quote
spr1985 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Posted October 31, 2016 Wel the avid one certainly ain't cheap looks good though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Nathan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Posted June 20, 2017 Smufter I know this is a old topic but i'm looking at the contact barrow and I saw you said about the back legs hitting the floor, im 6ft is it something that happens regularly? Thanks Quote
crusian Posted June 21, 2017 Report Posted June 21, 2017 Hello Nathan It was me that mentioned the back legs hitting the floor . I hardly use my Barrow , but the last time I did I made sure my Rod Bag was positioned well forward so I could get as close as possible to the Barrow ; although I still had to bend my arms so the back legs didn't ground occasionally the weight was further foreword and it didn't seem to take as much effort to push the Barrow . Oh I'm about 5ft 8ish so your extra height could well make all the difference . 😊 Quote
Nathan Posted June 22, 2017 Report Posted June 22, 2017 Ah ok thanks for coming back to me on this. I still haven't made my mind up on the Barrow yet, i've seen a few places doing it for about £85 which is good value, but not if I stack it and end up going down a bank crusian 1 Quote
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