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Subject Topic: New tent! Studland 8 classic Post Reply Post New Topic
19/6/2011 at 2:22pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Kampa Studland 8 Classic Igloo
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After missing out on 2 Poleaths in the last 7 days, I've just placed an order for a Studland 8 classic with footprint, vestibule and carpet. Complete package just into 4figures!!! More than I wanted to spend and I'm not sure the updates over the Polzeath(full front windows and roof lining) warrant the extra £300-400 that its costing me. Havin said that, I've never bought a family tent new before and am quite excited about picking it up next weekend! I'm planning a practice pitch at my dads next weekend weather permitting(my garden not big enough) and I'll take some pics and post them.


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19/6/2011 at 6:15pm
 Location: Dumfries
 Outfit: Amazon 600 zenith 8 man kampa polzeath
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Glad to see you got a new tent .Why have they changed the name from polzeath to classic(can never understand why)? Never bought a new tent but must be piece of mind, if any problems you can just take it back. Must admit , good choice of tent. People say pound for pound, best tent on the market. Nice one...............l


19/6/2011 at 6:28pm
 Location: middlesex
 Outfit: Pro-Action Tundra 9
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I have to say what a great tent, we've been looking for a large tent as we have 4 kids and space is a necessity, was just wondering wether you would have any problems finding a site to accomadate its size. .

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19/6/2011 at 6:29pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Kampa Studland 8 Classic Igloo
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Thanks Madscot. I must admit that buying new does make me feel slightly happier parting with that amount of cash knowing that I can return it if needed. And it does save me a 500 mile return trip to Devon after I missed out on a Polzeath on Ebay! I was tempted by the Wolf Lake 7 too but the layout of the Kampa with an extra room made more sense for the 6 of us. It's not quite the bargain you got from Tracey but after my heart rate returns to normal after parting with the cash, I'm definately going to enjoy it!


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19/6/2011 at 6:43pm
 Location: Dumfries
 Outfit: Amazon 600 zenith 8 man kampa polzeath
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Will this be your last tent or ?


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19/6/2011 at 6:51pm
 Location: Dumfries
 Outfit: Amazon 600 zenith 8 man kampa polzeath
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Hi babybels79, don't think there will be much trouble as the tent is 4-5 mtr wide and most pitches that have a size , state 6 mtr wide . Most sites I have been too don't ask about size( south Scotland ) and just let you book..........


19/6/2011 at 6:54pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Kampa Studland 8 Classic Igloo
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Quote: Originally posted by Madscot66 on 19/6/2011
Will this be your last tent or ?
For a while at least, but once the eldest opts out..................


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19/6/2011 at 6:56pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Kampa Studland 8 Classic Igloo
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Quote: Originally posted by babybels71 on 19/6/2011
I have to say what a great tent, we've been looking for a large tent as we have 4 kids and space is a necessity, was just wondering wether you would have any problems finding a site to accomadate its size. .
There are a couple of sites that won't take it but everywhere I'm planning on going in the near future is fine with it. I guess some options will be closed due to size but if I'm desperate to camp somewhere with size restrictions, I'll use a combination of my other tents(albeit reluctantly as they are all polys).


19/6/2011 at 9:01pm
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I'm so glad you got sorted in the end Cmarkod, but it's a shame you ended up having to pay so much. Tent prices have got a little out of hand haven't they! It was only last year that I was in the same position as you are now. I also had to pay the premium (and not much less than you have) Sadly for me it wasn't to be, but at least I know mine has gone to a good home, and I will always have my memories......

I wish you many happy camps in your new tent!

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19/6/2011 at 9:04pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Madscot66 on 19/6/2011
Glad to see you got a new tent .Why have they changed the name from polzeath to classic(can never understand why)? Never bought a new tent but must be piece of mind, if any problems you can just take it back. Must admit , good choice of tent. People say pound for pound, best tent on the market. Nice one...............l


Don't worry canny Madscot, you won't be wanting to return it I can assure you

Tracey



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19/6/2011 at 9:17pm
 Location: Dumfries
 Outfit: Amazon 600 zenith 8 man kampa polzeath
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Would rather cut off my right hand. this tent is part of the family now. Taken it out for a blast next week, after re-booking site. .....


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