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Topic: Gelert Quick Pitch and Twister 2008

needhayley

25/1/2008 at 11:26pm
Location: Nottingham
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I've currently got a Eurohike 2-man Flash Pop-Up tent (and a Khyam Rigipod...talk about extremes) but I'm looking for something a bit bigger (than the pop-up, obviously, doesn't get much bigger than a Rigipod).

The new Gelert Quick Pitch DS 4 and Twister 4 (or even 5) look promising but has anyone seen them on show anywhere?

I'm wondering if the Quick Pitch DS 4 is as much of a pop-up erect system as the standard quick pitch tents? I'm guessing the flysheet has to be put on once it's popped, which is OK. Anyone know of a pitching video for it please?

There's a video of the Twister 4 and it looks OK to put up but I'm concerned about packing it away (which is what I hate most) - anyone know how simple or otherwise that is to do?

Failing that, if anyone knows any stockists in the Buxton/High Peak area I could go and hassle for a demo, please do tell!

Thanks!
Hayley

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daisybev

25/1/2008 at 11:35pm
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Im sure I have seen the "putting away" video for the twister

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needhayley

25/1/2008 at 11:48pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Kyham Rigipod

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Yeah, thanks. The videos show putting it away but in nowhere near as much detail as putting it up - it looks complicated, but I can't find anywhere offline stocking them for me to find out if that's the case or not.

ETA: I should add, it looks like it'd be complicated to do it by yourself.

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25/1/2008 at 11:59pm
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I thought it looked quite easy actually but I have been handling tents for too many years..

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needhayley

26/1/2008 at 12:20am
Location: Nottingham
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I have no end of trouble with my Kyham and I'm forever being put to shame by other people who know exactly how to do it without injuring themselves so I'm probably being pessimistic.

Just looked at the video for the Twister 5 though (I can't believe how huge that is) and it actually looks less complex than I first thought.

If the Quick Pitch DS 4 is indeed a 'flying cow' pop-up though, I'll definitely be getting one.

oldham

26/1/2008 at 12:54am
Location: OLDHAM
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Just watched them twister videos and I would put my Kyham Igloo up against it any day for quick pitch and putting away. Shame it's only a 3 berth. Have you seen the Freelander De Luxe

http://www.khyam.co.uk/product_tent.asp?category=Khyam%20QE&type=Autotouring/Festival

needhayley

26/1/2008 at 12:58am
Location: Nottingham
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Lovely looking tent, but outside my price range I'm afraid. Another advantage to the Gelerts is that both of those are under £100. In fact the DS is available for £60! I do love Kyham, just can't afford them these days.

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