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#1 Post by **gearoid mc s.** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:02 pm

theres a sundridge seat box at argos for around the 30 euro mark. anyone have one? if so are they any good?on the market for a new box

#2 Post by **Donagh** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:44 pm

I've only had a quick look at the sundridge box and its flimsey compared to the shakespeare seat boxs. The shakespeare box has the advantage of the breakaway conversion kits which you can add at a later date. You won't travel to far with using the straps provided with these boxs.

Donagh

b0ogaloo · #3 Post by **b0ogaloo** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:54 pm

yeah they are definatley lighter construction, and the strap is a bit short... Heard a few things about the catches not being the best.

Andy

#4 Post by **gearoid mc s.** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:58 pm

ya but cant go wrong with 30 quid? can you buy the shakespeare seat boxes in the limerick fishing shops? how much like?

#5 Post by **BigPhil** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:36 pm

spend the extra few quid and get one thats gonna last u a while.like the shakespeare (small size of the two)

glengormley-gavin · Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:43 pm

I got the Sundrige one today.

I agree it's a bit flimsy but the brother in law works in argos and got it for £5.

Not to be sniffed at at that price!!!!!

I'll give it a go til I need a new one.

GG

#7 Post by **Drew** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:06 pm

I got a Betabox for £19!
I got a Betabox for £19!
Ohhh I got a Betabox for £19!
Reduced from £28!

8) :lol: 8) :D 8) :) 8) :lol:

Good and Roomy, Easiest box I've ever carried.

quarterflounder · #8 Post by **quarterflounder** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:27 pm

Climb back into it :D :D :D :D

#9 Post by **Drew** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:29 pm

Oi! :lol: :lol: :lol: ...
I want buried in one of these...
In fact, I want buried in one of these under a slab at the end of Donaghadee Pier. 8)

x · #10 Post by x » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:34 pm

What? Now? Or shall we wait until you snuff it? :lol:

#11 Post by **Drew** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:40 pm

Wait til I die.... :lol:
I also want a Plack saying 'Here lies K2, Holder of the record of most consecutive nights on Donaghadee Pier 2005"...

Ok enough... Enough... Lets get back on topic before a mod takes exception to the thread...

x · #12 Post by x » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:53 pm

I paid ?15 for my Sundridge seatbox and the lids do take a bang to close but maybe that'll loosen up with wear. They have a tray which can be clipped over the edge inside the box or outside even with the lid closed. Seems stable enough and is handy for bait etc.

Enough about the 'box' bit. As a seat it's fine. How much time do you actually sit when fishing anyway? If fishing's that slow, I go for a natter with the next guy over.

The strap seems fine so far to me. I plan to soup up an old golf trolley to hold it for any venue involving a long walk.

I'd rather spend money on a rod rather than a box...more likely to improve me catch rate....

#13 Post by **gearoid mc s.** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:13 pm

well lads thanks for that ill get one i reckon.hope that shower at argos have one in stock now!

#14 Post by **BigPhil** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:44 pm

k2, i thought it was the bigger box u got at the show,not the beta box........judging by the number of kids you near knocked out with it!!! :wink: :lol: