Anyone try the Qinux ScryneX outside with a decent breeze?

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  • #3787

    Got the Qinux ScryneX for backyard movie nights, but I’m wondering how it holds up if there’s a bit of wind. I know it’s lightweight and all, but does it flap around too much with just ropes or tape? Not trying to chase it across the yard mid-movie.

    #3790
    Lisa BassLisa Bass
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    I’d probably just stake it down a little more if it’s breezy, but honestly mine hasn’t gone flying on me yet.

    #3795
    Laura CheckLaura Check
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    I haven’t taken mine out in anything more than a light breeze yet, so I’m not totally sure how it handles stronger gusts. The ropes seem decent enough for gentle wind, but I’d be a little nervous if it gets really gusty. Probably fine if you stake it well, but I get the concern about it catching air.

    #3798
    EnderWizard
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    I guess it depends how strong the breeze is, but I set mine up with the ropes and it stayed put in a light wind. Didn’t have any issues during the movie.

    #3802
    Jordan Hayes
    Member

    I took mine out last weekend and there was a bit of a gust now and then, but it didn’t really go anywhere. I just used the ropes and it stayed up fine, though I didn’t have it in anything super strong or anything. I think as long as you get it tied down decently you should be okay.

    #3807
    Zoe MatthewsZoe Matthews
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    I’ve been wondering the same thing. The lightweight build is what makes it easy to carry, but that’s also what makes me nervous if the wind picks up.

    #3811
    Emma40
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    I’d probably just weigh the bottom corners down with something if it’s breezy, like a couple of small rocks or a bag. Haven’t tested mine in anything strong though.

    #3815
    Jenna Writes
    Member

    I just made sure to angle mine so the wind hit the side rather than the full face of the screen, and it didn’t really budge. No drama so far.

    #3819
    Jenny Mel
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    I think it handles a breeze better than you’d expect for how light it is. I had mine up on a fairly gusty evening and it just kind of wobbled a bit without going anywhere. The ropes seemed to do the job fine for me.

    #3823
    T_Holloway
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    I don’t get the worry. It’s a screen, not a sail. If you tie it down properly it’s fine.

    #3826
    Emma ReadsEmma Reads
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    I haven’t used mine in a proper breeze yet, but I figure as long as you don’t set it up like a giant sail it should stay put. I’d probably just stake the bottom corners if I was worried.

    #3829
    Jenny__M
    Member

    I feel like people overthink this a bit. It’s a thin screen, not a parachute. 😅 Just tie it down and it’ll be fine for most nights.

    #3832
    RyanTRyanT
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    Nah, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I’ve had mine out on a few breezy nights and it’s stayed put just fine. I just use a couple of bungee cords instead of tape and it’s never gone anywhere.

    #3835
    Mike RunnerMike Runner
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    Honestly I think people just don’t tie things down properly and then blame the screen. It’s not like it’s some flimsy piece of paper.

    #3838
    Sophi86
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    I haven’t tried mine in anything stronger than a light breeze yet, but it didn’t really move much with just some rope tied to a couple of fence posts. I feel like it would have to be pretty windy before I’d worry about it flying off, but I guess it depends how you set it up.

    #3841
    Tom BillTom Bill
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    I think maybe it depends on what you call a breeze. I had mine out on a night that felt windier than I expected and it moved around more than I wanted. Might have been how I tied it though, I didn’t really bother checking it after setting it up.

    #3844
    Tom_Craig
    Member

    I think some people just get unlucky with the wind direction. I had mine up on a decently breezy night and it was mostly fine, but a sudden gust did make it ripple a bit. Not enough to send it flying though.

    #3846
    Jenna LeeJenna Lee
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    I just use mine with some heavy rocks on the bottom corners and it hasn’t moved on me yet, even on those nights where the wind picks up a bit. Might be worth trying if you have some handy.

    #3848
    emily_remily_r
    Participant

    I’d probably just test it on a calm night first before worrying too much about wind. That way you know what you’re dealing with before the breeze picks up.

    #3850
    Eddie___K
    Member

    I think the wind thing is probably more about where you set it up than the screen itself. If it’s open on all sides, it’s gonna catch more air.

    #3852

    I’ve got nothing much to add after reading through this. I just use mine with some cheap bungee cords and it’s stayed put fine. Probably overthinking it honestly, just get it up and see how it goes.

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