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#1 Post by **Codswallop** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:17 am

Alright Lads,

Is the Ron Thompson Beach Buddy as good as the Daiwa version???? Theres a big price difference, with the RT one being 80euro and the Daiwa one being 180euro. Im asking the girlfriend for it for my birthday, and dont wanna go nuts asking for too much (well I wouldnt mind something else too!). Any help greatly appreciated as always.

Thanks

Cods!

dgp140 · #2 Post by **dgp140** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:06 am

I have been looking at beach shelters over the last few weeks and I will probably end up getting the Ron Thompson.Its good value for money and I cant see where the Daiwa has that much more to offer for the extra dosh.
I'm struggling with Floatation Suits at the moment. Cant make my mind up which one to get.

Good Luck

Dave

#3 Post by **round_ourway** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:59 pm

hey there. I have the RT beach buddy and it has yet to fail me. It is spot on for the price. I don't know anyone with the more expensive one.
I have had the rt one out in some fierce conditions and its kept me nice and dry. It might struggle with crazy wind conditions but I dont think I would be on the beach to be testing it out anyways.
Dave I have the Sundridge SAS mk 2 float suit and it is great for the price. It keeps ya nice and warm in cold conditions. I have yet to fall in to test the bouyancy of it (touch wood I never will) but it is nice and warm.
Its a bit warm yet to get the float suits out yet but it is definitely the time to get one because of the reduced prices in the summer. As per anything - I usually get the best I can afford.
Belfast Angling have alot of float suits/beach buddies in stock and usually have great deals on rivalling those of any internet site.

#4 Post by **WrasseBasher** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:07 pm

Hey cods i have the ron thompson beach buddy too and have no complaints with it, no reason to pay more.

#5 Post by **EoinMag** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:46 pm

I've had the Ron Thompson two years now with pretty regular use and have no problems with it, the only thing that's showing wear is the bag it comes in.

#6 Post by **Tanglerat** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:21 am

There's an RT BB going for 40 yo-yos in the For Sale forum.......

#7 Post by **Codswallop** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:49 pm

Got the Ron Thompson one, set it up in the sitting room last night!!! Seems great! Cant wait to text it properly tonight! Bring on the wind and the rain!! And the FISH of course!

#8 Post by **EoinMag** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:38 pm

Have you copped how to use the bendy bar yet?

I couldn't figure out what it was for until I watched a video of some brit dude setting it up.

#9 Post by **paul mason** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:12 pm

The Ron Thomson's are fine but it depends on how much use you give it, you'll get a couple of seasons out of them.
The john Holden in my mind is the pick of the lot, i still have the original one from when they came onto the market first and i can tell you i has taken some punishment over the years it must be nearly twenty years old now.
You get what you pay for and sometimes you are better paying for a quality product.

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