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What was so special about the original then, the Lo Pro? Allow us to explain: Where all other ovals rely on the slightly improvised system of being propped up at the front by banksticks or storm poles, the Lo Pro’s two front ribs feature an elasticated joint which elongates the front side ribs when assembled, allowing them to be in contact with the ground. Not only did this new design create more stability, more inner space and a more compact body once packed away, it also has weight advantages: Not having to carry storm poles saves on poundage, and excluding the eight pegs and lightweight bag which houses the brolly, it balanced the scales at a very modest 3.3kg.
Sounds impressive, but how does the Hideout differ then? First off it’s based on the same free-standing design concept as the Lo Pro but with a larger, higher frame. To take the strain of this bigger footprint, the frame incorporates a combination of 8 and 10mm fibreglass ribs: 8mm on the six ribs that make up the rear and sides and 10mm on the two top front ribs. Now for the latest clever invention: The front panels are integrated rather than attached with a zip and this greatly reduces the weight and bulk and allows them to be simply rolled back while not in use.