Avid's new tackle for 2019
Avid Carp smashed it out of the park with its international trade show, launching a blistering array of new products.
‘Must have’ new kit included redesigned HQ Dual Bivvies in one-man and two-man formats, featuring a new air pocket construction that reduces condensation and does away with the need for an overwrap.
French holiday carpers are sure to welcome Avid’s latest Quick Up Organiser for essential long stay items, terminal gear and bait. On the comfort front, the new Benchmark Memory Foam Topper allows you to convert most standard bedchairs into a dreamy snooze machine in seconds.
To that little lot you can add a super new range of bargain-priced Exodus rods for the newbie carper, a stunning array of outstanding A-Spec luggage items, and a new compact baby big pit reel.
Here, then, is Angling Times’ pick of the latest Avid Carp kit you simply can’t miss.
TRANSIT EXTREME BARROW
MultiI-width sidebars allow gear to be loaded and unloaded with ease, while an extending front rack and two security straps enable buckets, carryalls and bedchairs to come along for the ride. Twin storage pockets either side of the wheel give quick access to the contents.
Price: £219.99
THERMAFAST COMFORT CONTROL SLEEPING BAGS
A decent night’s kip is virtually guaranteed inside one of these. The Thermafast 4 features an advanced hollow fibre lining and fleece-lined inner top for warmth and comfort, plus a soft-touch polyester bottom. The outer shell is made from a windproof, breathable and water-resistant peachskin material that wicks moisture away from the bag.
The Thermafast 5 has the same hollow fibre filling, but with more grams per square inch for unrivalled warmth. The multi-layer design lets you customise your sleeping arrangements. You also get heavy-duty crash zips, internal pillow pocket, internal and external draft baffles, and elasticated hoods. Both bags come in waterproof stuff sacks.
Price: Thermafast 4 £109.99 - Thermafast 5 £169.99
Stormshield Tackle Roll.
The Stormshield Tackle Roll will store all your end tackle items and rig tools. Divided pockets keep things organised at all times, with the lower pockets finished in a smoked clear plastic to make finding the contents quick and easy. The upper pockets have an elasticated mesh which makes them ideal for storing hook link materials, PVA refills, and small accessory boxes.
Price: £19.99
HQ DUAL LAYER BIVVY
The Dual Layer System does away with the need for an overwrap by creating an internal air pocket in the hydrostatic Dura-Stop fabric. This retains heat and drastically reduces condensation.
A removable rear panel allows for a through flow of air, ideal for those summer trips to France. The front panel is also removable, with custom camo mesh windows and a two-way zip door to create a letterbox-style opening. You also get a large rear vent, extra-large storm peak, and a separate pole layout.
In one and two-man versions, a groundsheet, frame support system, rod retention bars, bivvy pegs and oversized carry bag with compression straps all come as standard.
Price: £499.99 and £599.99
AV8000 REEL
Thenew AV8000 reel is a compact baby big pit reel with a deep, tapered spool for friction-free casting that can be loaded up with heavy line, should you wish. A rapid front drag-system allows you to go from freespool to fighting drag mode in less than one turn. Seven stainless
ball-bearings and one roller bearing give a silky smooth operation. You also get a large-diameter bail-arm, stainless shaft, customised drag switch and line-friendly line clip.
Price: £74.99
BENCHMARK MULTI CHAIR
THIS all-round session chair features a comfy fleece-lined memory foam seat mattress, and doubles as a lightweight traditional chair and multi-positional bedchair seat.
Key features include Avid’s exclusive Rock-Steady leg system, with extra-large mudfeet, and a light fold-down aluminium frame.
Price: £109.99
EXODUS CARP RODS
New budget-priced Exodus carp rods cover virtually all scenarios.
The two-piece 12ft models come in test curves of 3lb, 3.25lb, and 3.5lb, with a matching spod and marker rod.
There’s also a 10ft 3lb tc model for stalking and short-range work.
The 3k weave carbon blanks are furnished with quality fittings, understated graphics, and laser etched butt caps. The action is crisp, with a fast recovery which, until now, has been a feature of far pricier rods.
Price: £44.99-£54.99
QUICK UP SESSION ORGANISER
This perfect three-tiered storage unit is ideal for essential items you need to keep safe and close to hand at all times.
It features a lightweight aluminium frame, hard base shelves, external pockets each side for extra storage, and a coated table top. It folds away into its own super-compact briefcase-style housing.
Price: £89.99
