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Subject Topic: Sandy Balls - hard standing Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonBibbster
05/7/2010 at 6:38pm
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Can anyone tell me what the matting is like that you can hire to go under tents? we have stayed before but last time didn't have a SIG so didn't worry - this time we have a SIG and do not want to chance any holes, we have got a footprint but just wondered if we needed the matting as well?

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PersonBibbster
06/7/2010 at 9:17pm
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anyone??


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I thought this was something to do with the seating on the beach thread?

 


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07/7/2010 at 2:47pm
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We went to Sandy balls when we had our tent about 4 years ago and used the matting.

It's kind of like the sort of material you get on a backpackers rollmat but a bit more flexible and obviously in bigger sheets.  We had a huge dome tent (Royal Montpellier 12) so not that different to yours size-wise with a SIG.  You defintely need something under the living area/bedrooms at least for both comfort and prevention of damage - I'm not sure what your 'footprint' is made of.

Take plenty of rock-pegs, the site shops sells them but they are a tad expensive, better to get them beforehand 


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PersonBibbster
08/7/2010 at 5:57pm
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Thanks snifferg


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09/7/2010 at 8:28am
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Hi we have been to Sandy Balls many times and have always just used a ground sheet with kyham "carpet" on top and that has always been sufficient.


PersonMerry
09/7/2010 at 8:39am
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Hi, we have tented on a Sandy Balls hardstanding pitch. Would definitely recommend that you hire their matting to protect your bottom, and also that you stock up on rock pegs and a good strong mallet before going.

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Quote: Originally posted by Merry on 09/7/2010
and also that you stock up on rock pegs and a good strong mallet before going.

 

A small lump hammer is a must for hardstandings and rock pegs.



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