tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post4800043831205842349..comments2024-03-24T16:31:02.092+00:00Comments on Stayin' Alive: Vaude Power LizardMac Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-36820580884874556592011-06-20T19:26:47.402+01:002011-06-20T19:26:47.402+01:00Glad you like the Power Lizard, I'd actually c...Glad you like the Power Lizard, I'd actually choose a TN Laser if I was forced to choose between the 2 and I'm certainly not a fan of the Laser.<br /><br />Of course everyone has different likes/dislikes and the important thing is that you're happy with the Power Lizard. Good to hear thar Vaude have addresses some of the issues although I suspect that some can't be easily resolved as they're a consequence of the actual design.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-45787398794888039262011-06-20T15:22:29.040+01:002011-06-20T15:22:29.040+01:00Hi, very concise information, so thanks for that. ...Hi, very concise information, so thanks for that. I have just purchased the updated 2011 model and can say that vaude have addressed all the problems that you have stated. Its a fantastic tent and such a bargain from Cotswold outdoors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-55299074523038219052010-09-09T13:01:30.089+01:002010-09-09T13:01:30.089+01:00It's good to hear that Vaude had responded in ...It's good to hear that Vaude had responded in a positive light and quickly.<br />If there is a need to reduce the pole length then the retailers should have a mod note with every sale. <br />As your comments have said we don't carry hacksaws on the fells and that would be piss me off somewhat.<br />I still would take some action with the seam. I probably would smear it with silicone. (No need to buy seam sealer at around £7 for a tiny tube. Bog std builders clear silicone is the same at £5 or less for a large tube. Then leave it for 24hrs before use.)AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-33091818167666819132010-09-08T23:40:29.848+01:002010-09-08T23:40:29.848+01:00Agree with what you're saying about the way th...Agree with what you're saying about the way the Scarp and Moment are cut Martin, there's simply no way to tension the large areas of fabric otherwise as the hems being tighter/less stretchy tighten up long before the rest of the fly.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-70656364908082901472010-09-08T22:41:12.735+01:002010-09-08T22:41:12.735+01:00Cameron McNiesh did a video review and likes it. ...Cameron McNiesh did a video review and likes it. PTC has a orange one to try on a munro summit sometime and he will get annoyed to hell if the poles are too long and he wont have a hack saw in his pack on a wild camp. The problem with it like the Akto, Laser and comp is unlike a Scarp which has sections of material cut to make a fly with very or no slack the Lizard has no tension on the fly like a Scarp, and will falp more in the wind than a Scarp. Still I reckon it is a good tent over most. Tarp Tent Rainbow has clip in panels Richard and the shape you like. The panels stop condensation drips and the weight is low. Sort a two skin tent but not. Scarp 1 for me and a DuoMid if I am prepared to walk a bit more to find a sheltered spot in strong winds.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-77160997770690462272010-09-08T20:03:38.925+01:002010-09-08T20:03:38.925+01:00Hi Mark, thanks for adding your comments, I'm ...Hi Mark, thanks for adding your comments, I'm glad you did as now I've found your blog :-) I must read up on your experiences with the Power Lizard.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-24331166629756099662010-09-08T18:48:18.576+01:002010-09-08T18:48:18.576+01:00Mac -I have a Power Lizard since early February. I...Mac -I have a Power Lizard since early February. I have used for several backpack trips, and I have carried out some simple mods as Maz's post which help and have since posted an initial review - although not as detailed as your first class review here. I like the tent and have used it for solo and duo trips. I will get some more nights in before I post a more through review<br /><br />Markmarkswalkingbloghttp://markswalkingblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-80447572059303133362010-09-08T13:42:05.278+01:002010-09-08T13:42:05.278+01:00I e-mailed Vaude about the tension under the end v...I e-mailed Vaude about the tension under the end vents and to their credit they got back to me very quickly indeed. They asked me to check the strut length advising me that they should be 530mm and if not to either return them or cut them down. I replied that I'd already done that and sent them a photograph illustrating the way the seam was being stressed. I had another reply within half an hour saying quote 'it looks about right to me, to be honest'<br /><br />Good to know then.<br /><br />I took the opportunity to photgraph the strut in situ alongside a ruler to indicate that it is in fact 530mm so if the seam rips the problem won't be mine. Good thinking Alan :-)Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-36726981241262059102010-09-08T09:30:29.599+01:002010-09-08T09:30:29.599+01:00@Maz Funny you should mention tensioning the inner...@Maz Funny you should mention tensioning the inner across the ends. I tried it out last night and this morning found that the inner was damp at the head end opposite the porch, it's very close to the fly at this point even though the tension strap is fully tightened to pull it towards the porch. <br /><br />There are a few other things but I'll address them later in an Update.<br /><br />@Alan I would be reluctant to use it as a 2 person tent unless both occupants lie perfectly straight as it looks like it would be easy for the person away from the porch to press the inner against the fly. In addition (just like the Laser) you can't sit straight up from a lying down position or you'll force the ceiling up against the fly, you need to sort of lean towards the middle before sitting up. <br /><br />The lack of pegs isn't really an issue but I feel that if you provide x amount of pegging points you should supply the same number of pegs, at least they fitted all the guylines unlike Terra Nova.<br /><br />Good point about the seam, I'll send an e-mail and attached photograph to both the retailer and Vaude UK.<br /><br />The Scarp seems well liked but then again so is the Laser/Laser Comp. If you're considering a Scarp get in touch with Martin Rye, he's had one longer than most, even prior to the mk2 model with the new spec flysheet.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-5682678600750597132010-09-08T08:35:00.138+01:002010-09-08T08:35:00.138+01:00Comprehensive report. It has been on my mind to ge...Comprehensive report. It has been on my mind to get one of these purely for the weight saving and the fact that it will take two persons head to toe.<br /><br />Vaude have this thing about not supplying enough pegs. They do it so often it's more than a packer who cannot count. <br /><br />Most Vaude tents have the zip/material grabbing fault.<br />I would get rid of the plastic O rings for another method so that any peg can be used. This seems a bit of a stupid design in my book.<br /><br />The tensioning system is the same as my Odyssee. It's better with a small line lock. I changed all my cheapo sliders for linelocks. Again i don't know why they don't use linelocks considering that the person they are marketing it to is a racer. OMM etc. and the price of the thing.<br /><br />That seam is a bit of a worry though, how will high winds effect it? <br />I would probably contact where i bought it from and send an email with the photo's attached and find out what they think about it. Just in case of failure in the short term.<br /><br />I think i will keep the Odyssee a little longer. I was considering the Scarp 2 as well.<br /><br />Thanks Mac EAlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-56292019745693470002010-09-08T07:46:16.681+01:002010-09-08T07:46:16.681+01:00The fact you cannot tension the inner across the e...The fact you cannot tension the inner across the ends particularly effectively annoys my OCD! How are you finding that? The groundsheet of the inner seems remarkably tough for the weight - certainly doesn't seem to le like it would need a footprint which did concern me about the Fly Creek. However, even in repevt of that I've not needed one. I also find the inner sags like the veil on a four poster bed! The chap I hill walk with loves it & it's great as a backup 2 person tent to carry when staying in huts or refuges.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-6302271600005656022010-09-07T22:58:47.473+01:002010-09-07T22:58:47.473+01:00Was it that obvious ;-)
Do you use the V pegs on ...Was it that obvious ;-)<br /><br />Do you use the V pegs on the end struts or the main pole?<br /><br />I think I tension the struts the way you mention, once they're seated I hold the top of the strut and pull it back while sliding the Line-Lok down, it does look like the strut is ready to burst out of the fly though. <br /><br />Agree about the space/weight, I thought about making a sil nylon footprint to use it fly only but it's more than likely that my Ti Goat Ptarmigan bivvy and a footprint would weigh more than the inner tent.Mac Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11212410938991488721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910485704176747208.post-30558824994022864532010-09-07T22:51:11.930+01:002010-09-07T22:51:11.930+01:00When I read you were getting a new tent I guessed ...When I read you were getting a new tent I guessed it was a Lizzie! It's a frustrating tent - great, light, strong but so many small flaws. The zip flap does catch & mine is now torn. It probably does not matter but it's annoying. You do need more than the supplied number if pegs & I use V stakes at the pole ends meaning cord loops. If you tension the pole ends last by pulling on them at the top by hand then sliding the line lock down that creates a tauter pitch but I don't know how much tension the fabric can take. I don't like it either but it's still a genuine palace that weighs 1kg...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.com