Name: james lee Review Date: 2/8/2011 6:41 pm Rating:
I got this tarp about four years ago. after some modification to make it oar friendly and replacing the cheap twine with long cam buckle straps & finding some big stakes, its great. The cheap poles that came with it lasted about 20 min. in moderate wind. 2 weeks ago I had it set up on Oregons deschutes river. we had 55mph wind gusts for aday & ahalf. the tarp did just fine. the trick is keeping the stakes in the ground. i am currently making some bigger stakes. it looks like nrs has added heavier ropes & oar attachments since I bought mine. I wish they would make it out of some material that would let less light through & provide cooler shade. if they did I would buy a new one right now.After looking at every thing avaliable if I needed another tarp right now I would buy this model again because of the 2 pole set up and the price.
The NRS River Wing helps you make camp more comfortable by providing shelter from the sun and rain. You never know when you are going to need it, but having it will give you peace of mind.
NRS River Wing Features:
The 40-denier ripstop nylon fabric and factory-taped seams will withstand years of exposure to the elements.
The huge 190 sq. ft. canopy (17'L x 16' at widest point) will cover your camp tables and still give room for your crew to wait out the storm. Great for those layover days when shade is at a premium.
The heavy-duty button-lock, pole sections are made of a high-strength tempered aluminum, with carbon fiber ferrules. You can adjust shelter height up to 10' with four 2-foot sections and four 3-foot sections.
The shape of the Wing resists uplift and keeps it pitched in all but the most ferocious winds.
The heavy-gauge tie-down cords have adjustable tensioners for taut Wing deployment. They’re brightly colored, with woven-in reflective ticking to ensure day and night visibility.
Six steel tent stakes and six plastic sand stakes give you a choice of attachment options.
Transportation is easy with a nylon carry bag and internal accessory bags. Note to Cat and Raft rowers: oars will fit and work great as poles.
Replacement parts are available. Please call for additional information on these items.
Specs:
40-denier ripstop nylon fabric
190 sq. feet (17' L x 16' at widest point)
13.0 lbs. packed weight
Poles are high-strength tempered aluminum, with secure button locks in the carbon fiber ferrules
