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11/9/2021 at 11:57am
Location: North Devon
Outfit: Robens Fairbanks Coleman Phad X3
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Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?
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11/9/2021 at 4:21pm
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I know how you feel. Got two poles tents and air and a pop up. Thing is the big steely, as we call them, the other half hates. I was going to sell it but im loath to. It may be heavy bulky but im still unsure of the air. Plus the model i have is discontinued (this maybe in my favour to keep ;)Pop back on her with pics net year. Good luck.
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11/9/2021 at 7:30pm
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At a recent group camp I explained the evolution of architecture against the evolution of tents. The standing stone, totem pole or Cleopatra's Needles is represented by the bell tent.
Two standing stones with a slab on top, the basis of Stone Henge and all Egyptian and Greek temples represent the ridge tent and all the frame tents.
The Roman arch and dome represent all dome tents and most tunnel tents and combinations of the two.
The Gothic arch used in so many Norman and Victorian churches represents the fairly new concept gothic arch tents (that I favour).
My new friend then asked me what are air beam tents derived from. I was stumped for a moment then answered that air beam tents are the equivalent of the brutalist concrete structure. Air is pumped into an airbeam in much the same way as concrete is poured into a mould, it doesn't have to obey any of the restrictions of previous architecture and the results can be any shape the designed desires.
Personally I'd rather have a tent with propper poles and live in a house built of bricks, tiles and wood.
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11/9/2021 at 8:25pm
Location: Wirral
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Architecture and tents - I love those comparisons!
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11/9/2021 at 10:51pm
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Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?
Khyam Family 6
Bigger than we need but looks like a lovely tent. Enjoy.
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13/9/2021 at 3:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 11/9/2021
Quote: Originally posted by seanfdh on 11/9/2021
Happy new tent. Hope it all goes well for you. Which model is it?
Khyam Family 6
Now that looks lovely. Exactly what I want but in a smaller version - maybe 300 x 600. Look at those lovely steel poles!
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