tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post1923245860444086208..comments2023-04-05T10:41:29.645+01:00Comments on FAST TRACK TO NOWHERE IN PARTICULAR: LUXE HEXPEAK Pitch 2 - The Inner & The Outer (Oh Dear)Andrew Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-62526154468013964232014-03-13T19:46:06.856+00:002014-03-13T19:46:06.856+00:00That's 30 years worth of tents.
Doesn't in...That's 30 years worth of tents.<br />Doesn't include the one I made out of a parachute.<br /><br />The gloves were probably where I went wrong.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-37463857144615552042014-03-13T08:36:39.569+00:002014-03-13T08:36:39.569+00:00That's an impressive list of tents Andrew. Yo...That's an impressive list of tents Andrew. You must either do a huge amount of backpacking or be an expert at trashing tents?! Quite tricky putting them up with those waterproof gloves, I suspect....Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-48431061438711053162014-03-12T08:50:09.768+00:002014-03-12T08:50:09.768+00:00Looking at this more deeply, I think that since th...Looking at this more deeply, I think that since the ground was damp, then what really didn't help was....<br /><br />The poles Max height was 135cm, but take the tip sinking into the ground, the effective pitch height was only about 130cm<br /><br />This is below the suggested 135 and well below BOB's suggested 138.<br /><br />That would dramatically effect the height of the outer, the slope on the sides and also thus the height of the inner.<br /><br />I need either a pole extender, or some longer poles.<br /><br />Maybe some Black Diamond 2 piece 150 max com poles will do it.<br />OR, one of Bob's extenders (once he gets them).<br /><br />I am thinking poles since my Leki's are carbon, and I reckon this is better with Ali PolesAndrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-62261279274081466902014-03-12T08:45:34.736+00:002014-03-12T08:45:34.736+00:00The Pegs were silver.
They wouldn't match your...The Pegs were silver.<br />They wouldn't match your eyes darling :-)Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-88314664618174778422014-03-12T07:15:09.948+00:002014-03-12T07:15:09.948+00:00Andy, in future posts, when you photo the guy line...Andy, in future posts, when you photo the guy lines please could you make sure that you get the peg in the picture. You know the reason....FellBoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089687581260477621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-58655924841150991182014-03-10T11:08:47.392+00:002014-03-10T11:08:47.392+00:00Looking at Luxe's video of how to pitch the pa...Looking at Luxe's video of how to pitch the pair combined,(in German, unfortunately) I wonder if you set the outer out correctly - using the ties' rectangle. They also connect the inner to the outer pegs in an unusual way - the 'front' corners of the inner being connected to pegs well forward of the inner. This may well pull the inner away from the rear of the outer. And I agree, it does look like she needs to be pitched slightly higher.<br />Good luck with her Sir.<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-65892912475355277032014-03-10T08:42:44.478+00:002014-03-10T08:42:44.478+00:00It has no chance of the Highlands.
I need to trus...It has no chance of the Highlands. <br />I need to trust it. <br />I am going to try show shock cord. <br />Also a higher pitch height to see if it helps to pitch at 138.<br />But my suspicion is that at 138, the inner will stick outside of the outer, which cannot be right. <br /><br />Will also see how Bob gets on. <br />Won't be able to test again until the end of the week now though. Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-49721407019774912342014-03-10T08:32:30.285+00:002014-03-10T08:32:30.285+00:00Hi Andrew, It does look pretty awful, (being polit...Hi Andrew, It does look pretty awful, (being polite here). But tensioning an inner to the outer is quite difficult even if both are 100% compatible. If the inner fits well then at best all the sides will be parallel with the outer and relatively firm. You will get a better fit using 2mm shock cord. I am surprised (shocked even) that the company didn’t go down this route in the first place. <br />As you have said, No testing in the field has been done. Thats glaringly obvious.<br />Why should you have to modify a brand new tent? Well my thoughts are that this tent has not been designed for backpacking and the inner was an after thought from some marketing guy who kept getting asked for one.<br />It will be interesting to see what Bob thinks.<br />My other thoughts are, A, if you can’t get a half decent pitch on your lawn then God help you in the highlands. B, Send it back and let Bob sort it out with the manufacturers.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-81578367208078078882014-03-09T19:16:34.052+00:002014-03-09T19:16:34.052+00:00Chrissie..I agree, and hence my blog post really. ...Chrissie..I agree, and hence my blog post really. Luxe should have all that sorted before the tent is put on Sale.<br />I have a few modding ideas that will really improve it, but shouldn't have to.<br />I have never had to mod any other shelter to make it work.<br />And 5' 10½" is a perfect height.<br />I was taller, but I seem to be shrinking, must be the knees.<br /><br />Totally agree Robert.<br />I have posted a comment on your blog.<br />I am going to tweak it to get it right.<br />I have some ideas that are not expensive.<br />Just a bit of cord here and there.<br />I have a load of old shock cord lying about, and 50 metres of red guy line, so I reckon I can add a few bits and get to to work.<br />I just need to get some bloody tension on the inner.<br />I reckon a lot is the pitching height.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-49365701726828491512014-03-09T18:30:39.515+00:002014-03-09T18:30:39.515+00:00Check out my blog at Summituphere? Robert-bolton.b...Check out my blog at Summituphere? Robert-bolton.blogspot.com you're pictures are exactly the same as the pitches I have made I thought it was my inexperience with this type of shelter I cannot figure out the inner. robert boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567917142005641837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289959181066348088.post-69628029669360444372014-03-09T15:06:24.665+00:002014-03-09T15:06:24.665+00:00I know nothing about this Hexpeak thing but a gene...I know nothing about this Hexpeak thing but a general comment worth saying I think, is that an odd bit of personalisation on a new piece of kit is fine, but you shouldn't have to be doing alterations to make it work!<br /><br />And anyway, I think 5ft 10 1/2 inches is quite a respectable height for a bloke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com