Bearbonesnorm wrote:Thinking I should perhaps erect a range of shelters at the WRT so people can take a closer look and try them for size?

That would be very handy

I’ve also got one of these and at about 6’4” find that my feet get damp as they touch the side of the tent at the bottom of my bag. This is only
really a problem with a thick winter mat and, as others have said, is greatly helped by using the guys on the sides to provide extra internal room.

PaulB2 wrote:

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Thinking I should perhaps erect a range of shelters at the WRT so people can take a closer look and try them for size?

That would be very handy

Seconded; great idea!

There's a new lunar solo on eBay at the moment. £200 or best offer.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIX-MOON-DES ... :rk:1:pf:0

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Thinking I should perhaps erect a range of shelters at the WRT so people can take a closer look and try them for size?

Sounds like a good idea!

Wifes just bought me a lunar solo for my early birthday pressie :) , managed to put it up after work today just as it was going dark, bigger than i thought, and so far impressed :)
Wasnt the best pitch really as my lawn slopes slighly as well
@ Stu , have you ever thought about doing a pair of carbon poles just for the 2 lifters on the solo ? ... id buy a pair .

@ Stu , have you ever thought about doing a pair of carbon poles just for the 2 lifters on the solo ? ... id buy a pair .

No but I could. I imagine 50cm would be long enough to provide support for the line.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

@ Stu , have you ever thought about doing a pair of carbon poles just for the 2 lifters on the solo ? ... id buy a pair .

No but I could. I imagine 50cm would be long enough to provide support for the line.

Funnily enough I've been planning to email and ask to buy a pair of short poles for the lifters so that's +1

Funnily enough I've been planning to email and ask to buy a pair of short poles for the lifters so that's +1

I'll make some later today so I can work out a price, weight, etc.

Interested too, I just ordered a main Lunar Solo pole from you at the weekend.

Is it possible to use bike/wheels in lieu of lifter poles? Just a thought.

Interested too, I just ordered a main Lunar Solo pole from you at the weekend.

Just posted it

Is it possible to use bike/wheels in lieu of lifter poles? Just a thought.

Yep, you could literally use anything.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Just posted it

Cheers, that was quick!

Cheers, that was quick!

A Saturday or Sunday is just the same as a Wednesday and Thursday to me

I usually only use the tie-out on one end of the tent (the upwind/head end). Lying the bike on its side, the handlebars tend to be a decent height.

Even just pegging it out with a long guy will improve the drape. I'm not convinced it needs to br "lifted" much, if at all, if the tent is properly pitched and tensioned, though this can be a bit more difficult on bumpy ground.

I'm up for a pair of lifter poles please

@ Stu , do i get a discount for all the sales ?? :) ... Let us know price etc when you've finished

Fresh from the workshop. Lifter poles for Lunar or similar. 50 cm long + tips, 28g each and 28cm long when folded. I'll work a price out and get them added to the shop for anyone interested. I'll list them individually rather than a pair as some folk may only want the one.

Nice.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Fresh from the workshop. Lifter poles for Lunar or similar. 50 cm long + tips, 28g each and 28cm long when folded. I'll work a price out and get them added to the shop for anyone interested. I'll list them individually rather than a pair as some folk may only want the one.

Ace! Stuart, are these in the shop yet, as I'd like a couple but couldn't find them - but that might just be me being stupid

thanks

Next week I believe.

rufus748 wrote:There's a new lunar solo on eBay at the moment. £200 or best offer.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIX-MOON-DES ... :rk:1:pf:0

That's who I got mine from - He accepted £175

Stu - are the lifter poles available yet?

Stu - are the lifter poles available yet?

I'm waiting on an order of tips arriving Steve. If they arrive before Fri then I can do you a pole(s) for weekend.

Stu - I'll take a pair if available please. Have you worked out a price yet?