V-Rollers... - Talk Angling fishing chat and tackle advice

DaceAce · 15th August 2008, 09:59 AM

Hi all!...Can any of you recommend a good V-Roller, think it's about time I had one & there's quite a few to choose from...

Which ones 'cut the mustard' in the opinion of the T.A. collective??

Always used a Boss 'Rocker' but the V's seem more effective?? Opinions please...

D N W · 15th August 2008, 11:58 AM

I have 2 browning tripods that extend to a good hieght, then you can fit what type of head you want to it. For £9 you can't go wrong when it does buy another, i've had them 8 months with no bother. The only problem with V rollers is that the wind blows them up the V and off, so i prefer the tripod with a U head.

ridgeacre · 15th August 2008, 01:42 PM

first time I used one I broke me pole Im sticking to the boss rockers lot safer

DaceAce · 15th August 2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ridgeacre

first time I used one I broke me pole Im sticking to the boss rockers lot safer

What a bummer!!

...How did that happen ridgeacre

polemaster · 15th August 2008, 07:18 PM

Having used both types they both can be good, but i am with Frank on this i seem to always go back to the Boss roller, the V one i have is a Colmic tripod good but heavy.

chris_masi · 15th August 2008, 07:18 PM

Dont Get The Preston Pro V. Not Just Me Who Has Had Problems With It. When Winds Pick Up It Tips Over With Ease. The Only Solution Is To Strap It Down To The Floor Some How But I Would Advise Not Buying 1.

ridgeacre · 15th August 2008, 07:34 PM

DaceAce was pullng pole back and wind caught the rear of pole swung round and broke no6, brand new pole only used twice

big g · 15th August 2008, 08:41 PM

I have used the preston for a couple of years and really like it. Make sure you put a bungy or some sort of string across the top and your pole can't blow out. Have also got a boss roller as well and I have no preference between flat or vee type. The new preston flat roller is a great piece of kit if you go down that avenue. My advice would be to take a look at a couple in use on the bank not in a shop then you will see how they perform.

davelincs · 15th August 2008, 09:46 PM

i have tried the v roller of which i have one, but i do prefer the flat rollers they seem more stable to me

DaceAce · 16th August 2008, 08:21 AM

Cheers for the replys...I was looking at the new Diawa in the local shop yesterday...
Looks a good peice of kit... (Very light, good height adjustment & a 'hook' to pin it down)...

Must admit, ridgacres 'tale of woe'

has put me off a bit though...So if its particularly windy, the flattie'll come out the bag...