I have been searching through all the posts regarding Jormax windbreaks but haven't found the answer to the questions I have.
Our Vango family windbreaks are a real pain to put up and needing guy ropes both sides is a nuisance to say the least.
We are looking for windbreaks that either don't need guy ropes or only need them on the outside in the form of rigid poles.
We 'think' best suited to us would be the Jormax but I have a couple of questions to any owners out there please.....
Does a lot of wind come through the mesh ones (kind of counter productive if it does)
Hubby is concerned that knocking them in the the ground even using the supplied bolt will damage the heads and cause them to flare out - does this happen?
I haven't used the Jomax windbreaks but looked at many styles/types when I was looking to upgrade from the traditional wooden ones.
We decided on the Kampa Pro windbreak. The early versions were steel poles making them heavy. The newer version is lighter aluminium poles (still heavy) but not as bad and still as strong.
We used them last year in Cornwall and they stood up to 35/40mph winds. I purchased mine from an online selling site. It am impressed and can recommend. Once you get the hang of putting them up they're fairly easy to erect.
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The problem with these sort of wind breaks, is that they damage easily. Then any rip grows as the wind rips through it. I used to be very careful with mine, but somehow, and i still dont know how, i got a 3 inch rip in the fabric. A few days later it was nearly double. I went back to the 'seaside' stripy reinforced type. Virtually bomb proof.
I had a Jormax and it never damaged the poles driving them in with the bolt provided, I cant comment on the mesh ones as mine was solid.
If I needed one again I definitely would purchase a Jormax and to add to that when I sold it I got nearly as much as I paid when I bought % years previously.
saxo1
Quote: Originally posted by clair8998 on 31/3/2022
Hi All
I have been searching through all the posts regarding Jormax windbreaks but haven't found the answer to the questions I have.
Our Vango family windbreaks are a real pain to put up and needing guy ropes both sides is a nuisance to say the least.
We are looking for windbreaks that either don't need guy ropes or only need them on the outside in the form of rigid poles.
We 'think' best suited to us would be the Jormax but I have a couple of questions to any owners ut there please.....
Does a lot of wind come through the mesh ones (kind of counter productive if it does)
Hubby is concerned that knocking them in the the ground even using the supplied bolt will damage the heads and cause them to flare out - does this happen?
Many thanks for your help as always
Clair
We have had the Jormax vision system with the gate for over 10 years and it looks as good as new as you can wash the material.
The other cheaper windbreaks we were replacing just about every year. The Jormax has been up in some very high winds without flexing. Where it comes up against the caravan we cover the pole with pipe insulation to prevent any rubbing. On very hard hard standing we drill a pilot hole and then bang in the poles. Using the bolt prevents the tops flaring out.
Expensive, but in the long run well worth every penny and it keeps our dogs contained and also gives them a bit of room to run around.
Old fashioned candy striped beach windbreaks, can't beat them, no guy ropes, no mesh and does what it says on the tin, stops the wind! We have a few of them to put together, ideal for BBQ. Had an expensive one with guys and light weight poles, got fed up of tripping over the guy ropes so sold it and went back to the old favourites.
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Quote: Originally posted by freckles63 on 03/4/2022
Old fashioned candy striped beach windbreaks, can't beat them, no guy ropes, no mesh and does what it says on the tin, stops the wind! We have a few of them to put together, ideal for BBQ. Had an expensive one with guys and light weight poles, got fed up of tripping over the guy ropes so sold it and went back to the old favourites.
Yup, tenner a throw at such as B&M, or even cheaper at boot sales.
Quote: Originally posted by freckles63 on 03/4/2022
Old fashioned candy striped beach windbreaks, can't beat them, no guy ropes, no mesh and does what it says on the tin, stops the wind! We have a few of them to put together, ideal for BBQ. Had an expensive one with guys and light weight poles, got fed up of tripping over the guy ropes so sold it and went back to the old favourites.
Yup, tenner a throw at such as B&M, or even cheaper at boot sales.
I think the OP was inquiring about the Jormax windbreaks and not the cheapies from the likes of B&M?
Quote: Originally posted by freckles63 on 03/4/2022
Old fashioned candy striped beach windbreaks, can't beat them, no guy ropes, no mesh and does what it says on the tin, stops the wind! We have a few of them to put together, ideal for BBQ. Had an expensive one with guys and light weight poles, got fed up of tripping over the guy ropes so sold it and went back to the old favourites.
Yup, tenner a throw at such as B&M, or even cheaper at boot sales.
I think the OP was inquiring about the Jormax windbreaks and not the cheapies from the likes of B&M?
While correct, one or two were just pointing out the stark differences, pros and cons of a Jormax V a cheapy. Not least the weight/bulk to carry, the time to erect, the lines/poles involved, and the cost. I will concede the Jormax type only 'win' where corralling dogs is involved, as 'seaside stripeys' are no good for this. Otherwise, why would you bother with the cost and hassle. Even then, they are not up to taking dogs claws, unlike the cheapy.
I found the Jormax quicker and easier to erect and far more stable, withstood our dogs claws no problems,no guy lines, no problems driving the poles in hard ground, unlike the the cheapo ones which in a wind needed constant attention and never very stable.
Over the years I have had dozens of the cheap ones so I am in a position to compare and there is no comparison, it is like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Lada.
The only thing is they are expensive, but last for ever, and are heavy.
saxo1
Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 05/4/2022
I found the Jormax quicker and easier to erect and far more stable, withstood our dogs claws no problems,no guy lines, no problems driving the poles in hard ground, unlike the the cheapo ones which in a wind needed constant attention and never very stable.
Over the years I have had dozens of the cheap ones so I am in a position to compare and there is no comparison, it is like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Lada.
The only thing is they are expensive, but last for ever, and are heavy.
saxo1
You've probably no option but to shell out for something akin to a stock fence if you have dogs loose. But as for 'quicker and easier' to erect - than a handful of 'cheapy' poles? I dont think even Jormax would make that claim. Mine is a cheap 'wind break' round the chairs. Nothing else. Yours almost needs planning permission given its involved structure. Horses for courses though.
It took me more time trying to hammer the poles on the cheapo ones into Thee ground when it is hard than hammering in the solid metal Jormax poles.
Unless you have tried both you can't possibly be able to compare.
saxo1
Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 06/4/2022
It took me more time trying to hammer the poles on the cheapo ones into Thee ground when it is hard than hammering in the solid metal Jormax poles.
Unless you have tried both you can't possibly be able to compare.
saxo1
We agree on something! We think the Jormax is fantastic and if we sold it tomorrow I think we would get a very good price as even after 10 years it looks as good as new. Hated those cheapy wooden poles as after awhile the material started to fray and even a slight gust of wind made them look wobbly!
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Mine is a cheap 'wind break' round the chairs. Nothing else. Yours almost needs planning permission given its involved structure. Horses for courses though.
