carpyian Posted September 15, 2019 Report Posted September 15, 2019 Trakker Tempest anyone got one what do you think of them ?? i.e size build quality im looking at the new tempest 100 looks good any info would be helpful Quote
smufter Posted December 13, 2019 Report Posted December 13, 2019 On 15/09/2019 at 19:15, carpyian said: Trakker Tempest anyone got one what do you think of them ?? i.e size build quality im looking at the new tempest 100 looks good any info would be helpful I have the V2 brolly and love it for it's ease of use. Have had no problems whatsoever with it's build quality. My only complaint, (well it's not really a complaint), is it's lack of height. It is a bit low, and I never fail to catch my bonce on it when getting in and out, but I've been prepared to put up with it for the sake of it's other benefits. The other dimensions are great, it's nice and wide so I can get plenty in, and deep enough to push my bed chair right to the back and keep out of the worst of the weather. But I'm sorely tempted to swap out to the new 100T. It's not a bad price at all, bearing in mind the benefits of the extra height, and in particular the two rear vents as standard. I looked at having a couple of vents put in my V2 by Army Andy, and the cost would work out more than a new 100T taking the purchase price into account. I've checked the other dimensions and it's the same width as the V2, and 5cm deeper, so I wouldn't be losing out anything at all. It's a win/win as far as I am concerned. I'm watching carefully, and may well pull the trigger on the new one. carpyian 1 Quote
crusian Posted December 24, 2019 Report Posted December 24, 2019 I've got an original Trakker Tempest Brolly which I'm very happy with for the speed and ease of erecting . I did snap the the top of the composite block when I heaved on the lever without spreading the Brolly out to its' full extent , but the block was replaced f.o.c. through my local tackle shop . 😀 carpyian 1 Quote
smufter Posted January 26, 2020 Report Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) Well I did pull the trigger, and the new one arrives on Monday. Already have the skull cap (from the V2) which fits, just undecided whether to go for the optional mozzie mesh or the full infill panel. I'll make that decision nearer holiday time. Mozzie mesh is £49.99, the infill panel is £30.00 more. I have sold both my V2 and my Quest bivvy as the 100T is basically going to become my "Jack of all trades". With the prices I got for them, it's only cost me about £40.00 for the "upgrade" I'll have no qualms about using it for a week down in France..... as I mentioned above, I have been more than happy with the internal dimensions of my V2, and feel confident that I'll be able to fit a weeks gear into it. I do tend to fish light. The increased headroom will be welcome, as will the rear vents. Haven't been out much lately what with work and the weather, but looking forward to giving this a proper test before too long. I found this German video on YouTube which is much more informative than the UK one posted by Trakker. If you can understand the lingo, great. If you can't, just watch with the volume off. It's very informative...... Edited January 26, 2020 by smufter carpyian, crusian and dayvid 3 Quote
dayvid Posted January 26, 2020 Report Posted January 26, 2020 With the summers we have had recently ,rear vents are a must now , amazing the difference opening the rear vents on my Supa brolly , make it so much more comfortable during the day and especially the nights. Quote
crusian Posted January 26, 2020 Report Posted January 26, 2020 13 hours ago, smufter said: Well I did pull the trigger, and the new one arrives on Monday. Already have the skull cap (from the V2) which fits, just undecided whether to go for the optional mozzie mesh or the full infill panel. I'll make that decision nearer holiday time. Mozzie mesh is £49.99, the infill panel is £30.00 more. I have sold both my V2 and my Quest bivvy as the 100T is basically going to become my "Jack of all trades". With the prices I got for them, it's only cost me about £40.00 for the "upgrade" I'll have no qualms about using it for a week down in France..... as I mentioned above, I have been more than happy with the internal dimensions of my V2, and feel confident that I'll be able to fit a weeks gear into it. I do tend to fish light. The increased headroom will be welcome, as will the rear vents. Haven't been out much lately what with work and the weather, but looking forward to giving this a proper test before too long. I found this German video on YouTube which is much more informative than the UK one posted by Trakker. If you can understand the lingo, great. If you can't, just watch with the volume off. It's very informative...... I will be very interested to read the " Smufter Review " . The German guy in the video seemed to spread the brolly open with incredible ease , something which ( as I haven't got the arms of an Orangutan ) I find a bit fiddly ; also having " flicked " the brolly open the sides appeared nice and taut without any tweaking i.e. pegging down after using the strap to pull the sides in . 😃 Quote
smufter Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 On 26/01/2020 at 20:02, crusian said: I will be very interested to read the " Smufter Review " . The German guy in the video seemed to spread the brolly open with incredible ease , something which ( as I haven't got the arms of an Orangutan ) I find a bit fiddly ; also having " flicked " the brolly open the sides appeared nice and taut without any tweaking i.e. pegging down after using the strap to pull the sides in . 😃 First part of my review.......... the cardboard box it arrived in is lovely....😁 I too find spreading the brolly open "with ease" difficult. I guess there is a knack to it, but thus far I haven't figured out what it is lol! And I'd love a £ for every time I've pinched my the palm of my hand pushing the front rib in. Ouchie! crusian and dayvid 1 1 Quote
dodgy1 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 Does anyone know if the V1 brolly skull cap fits this? Quote
carpyian Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 order one for the 100t they sent me the v2 so not sure on the v1 pal Quote
carpyian Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Posted February 21, 2020 just seen this on another forum (Yes the both the v1 and v2 tempest brolly skull caps fit the 100 T skull cap is what trakker told me ) but if I was you id message or phone trakker to be 100% sure Quote
dodgy1 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Posted February 22, 2020 thanks for the replys, looking at getting the 100t for the extra height as I'm just short of 6ft. I have a v1 at the moment that's served me well so I can take the cap off and save a few quid 👍 carpyian 1 Quote
smufter Posted February 22, 2020 Report Posted February 22, 2020 If the V1 cap fits the V2 then it should fit the 100T. Although a few peeps are commenting that the V2 cap doesn't fit the 100T quite as snugly as it should. I have the V2 cap, never been used, will be trying it on my 100T once the weather improves a bit. Quote
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