Frabill R2TEC

[MnShooter]

The older red and black with white inside? used. would you buy the used one now or spend the extra 400$ and just buy a new black and grey one?

i know the poles are smaller, were the windows sewen in on this version? any other differences that you know of. I found one for sale but dont know i should take it or just buy the new style? need to know by wed though........so if anyone that has one and has seen the new style chime in please!

thanks

[Ed Carlson]

I have used both, and the biggest differences lay in the sled and the frame, new style is build much more sturdy.

In the older Red/Black R2's there were 2 models, the 200 and 300...300 being the Fortress model, largest flip shack made to date..big beast. 200 was the Magnum, a bit smaller, but very roomy, a very popular model in the R2 Tec line.

The 200 and 300's had the GT (Glide Track) sled base system with the built in rod lockers...some love it, and others may hate it, personal preference.

Granted a deal on a new one of either model, I would jump on it. If you wish a heavy duty version, the new R2 Tec is the real deal.

[MnShooter]

the one i can get is 650$, and barely used. Is the white inside this shed bothersome? Does it get to bright? The other concern was the sled, if it was lighter or cheaper made, and also the fabric if it was the same or if they had beefed it up later?.....I think its the 300........

Also are the poles going to be that big of a concern......being smaller, sorry to pic your brain but thanks for the reply.

[MnShooter]

oh and the windows are they removable on the older series?

[wishing for walleyes]

I have that model 300.The windows are removable.I have used mine 2 seasons now without any problems.I am very carefull when pulling up my skirting.Lift up the skirting from the outside.The sled is very strong.I have no complaints with this portable.Lots of room in this portable.

[Ed Carlson]

the one i can get is 650$, and barely used. Is the white inside this shed bothersome? Does it get to bright? The other concern was the sled, if it was lighter or cheaper made, and also the fabric if it was the same or if they had beefed it up later?.....I think its the 300........

Also are the poles going to be that big of a concern......being smaller, sorry to pic your brain but thanks for the reply.

That is a good deal. The lighter fabric is a plus for many, brighter, takes less lighting to do the job at night.

The GT base is durable, if it does not have the Hy-Fax's on it, put them on, it will last and pull even better...the GT sleds pull very well to start with.

The only potential weak point they had was the draft skirt corners on the front of the base needed to be beefed up a bit, so if it looks like it may rip the seam, get it double stitched and even add a reinforced section to it. On the new R2 Tec they beefed the draft shirt up and boxed in the corners better. As it was mentioned the skits corners got a bit tight and one needs to watch that when packing up so you do not rip them.

Pole size is not that big a concern, having the complete support pole kit is, so if it does not have it.. add it.

It will help in the wind to keep things nice and tight. They are a very quiet shack in the wind as the R2 Tec deadens the wind sound as well as insulates, good and tight, it is a dream to fish in.

I say...Go For It!