Pitchmaster how did you manage to get a photograph of the product..?
Looking at the products (4) it seems as if they have been designed to cure problems that aren't problems....? With the exception of line lok which can be purchased elsewhere.
I got the pics emailed to me from the guy that replied to me from the other site, he has been field testing them, seems they have been given out to campers to get their thoughts. Didnt know there was a site but it doesnt seem to tell us a great deal does it.
Saying that waterproof guy lines I could have done with a few years back when I had a Diablo 600XP wrecked with mould from wet guy lines, should have taken them off I guess
Hi Pitchmaster, I agree with your comments, however, I don't secure the bottom edge to the pole, if I wanted too, I would just use a spare peg. The poles with my windbreak, are also much longer than the fabric, so I don't have a problem at the top either. I am mainly a solo camper, and did struggle initially when trying to use these new style windbreaks. That is why I started setting the poles a few inches into the ground. I also leave the fabric bunched at the bottom of the poles until all the guy lines are pegged out, and that makes a big difference. Also I sometimes leave a pole section out, so the whole windbreak is lower. Another way round the initial pitching problem, would be to set up using my hole in the ground method, then pull the pole out once set up, and push the pin into the ground a couple of inches away from the hole. I do think the spikes are a good idea though, and would consider adding them to my list of must have goodies
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Quote: Originally posted by Pitchmaster on 01/2/2013
Hi dodge,
Interesting but no they are not them, these are made of metal and have a tube that the pole drops into to suport the pole securely but thank you for pointing these out.
As for EU stores don-maureen, thats a good idea they looked very well made, the sort of quality the Dutch would produce.
Thanks guys, I am sure they will turn up somewhere. I am just surprised who ever makes them have kept them so quiet ??
Hi there. I have a feeling i know what you are on about. My mum and Dad were camping in the New Forest last year and my father being the clever sod he is has invented some windbreaker pegs that hold the windbreak still and can even be used very hard ground. He is happy to share his pattern with you if you are interested please email me at pajpainter at aol.com and I will send you some pictures to see if they are the right thing you are looking for.
Hope you have come to the end of your quest...lol
Anita...
I tried the scaffold base plates, and in theory, they did actually work. (Drilled 'em, and held down with either wire pegs or rock pegs, all hammered in at approx 45deg). (4No per plate).
But, what put me off, was that, as the windbreak was literally all held secure at the base of the poles, it was impossible to have every pole exactly vertical, and of course, the top of the poles (and top edge of breaker) were ultimately still at mercy to a breeze!
The windbreak wasn't going anywhere, but it was all a bit to loose and floppy for my liking. (This is also the reason I'm not keen in the knock in wooden stakes... I like a nice tight top edge to the windbreak material.... hate flapping!!)
I strongly suspect that any similar base plate method would have the same effect, and at this stage, I personally, would still be happier with guyed poles, than base plates or wooden stakes.
At the end of the day, it is the top of the wind break that needs to hold firm, and stay "tight". The guy lines enable this.
Quote: Originally posted by Pitchmaster on 02/2/2013
I HAVE FOUND THEM <img align="absmiddle" src="forum_images/smiley4.gif" width="17" alt="17">
They are made in the UK by a company called Storm and they will be available this season, aparently in the next few weeks. By pure luck I managed to stumble across a guy on another site, having posted the same question, that has been testing them along with other neat camping gadgets for the company.
Now I have a few pictures but I cant seem to get it on here so if someone can tell me how I do it I will upload them ?
They look really good and very well made and aparently work really well so happy days no more fighting with our windbreaks <img align="absmiddle" src="forum_images/smiley20.gif" width="23" alt="17">
Quote: Originally posted by Pitchmaster on 02/2/2013
I HAVE FOUND THEM <img align="absmiddle" src="forum_images/smiley4.gif" width="17" alt="17">
They are made in the UK by a company called Storm and they will be available this season, aparently in the next few weeks. By pure luck I managed to stumble across a guy on another site, having posted the same question, that has been testing them along with other neat camping gadgets for the company.
Now I have a few pictures but I cant seem to get it on here so if someone can tell me how I do it I will upload them ?
They look really good and very well made and aparently work really well so happy days no more fighting with our windbreaks <img align="absmiddle" src="forum_images/smiley20.gif" width="23" alt="17">
great news exactly what I'm looking for BUT where can I buy them
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Topic: Windbreak Pegs
