2021 Guru Rive RSW Special Edition Seat Box Review

An in depth look at the 2021 Guru Rive RSW Special Edition Seat Box is it worth the cash.

[@jamsams]

I don't like those horrible spot welds on the frame legs. You'd think for £1500 they'd fully weld it. I also hasn't realised that X on the back was brittle plastic, I thought it was aluminium or carbon. Frank and honest review Ben, well done.

[@scottiebum]

It's a shame all the legs aren't telescopic for that price ?

[@Angling4U]

that did annoy me too

[@scottpardoe6349]

Great review Ben Trust me as a mold maker,/ tool maker, getting a nice smooth glossy finish on the plastic at the back would send the price even higher than it already is.

[@JaseNico3310]

Shocking that back plate and only 4 telescopic legs and 1 winder tray is poor too. Nice looking bit of kit though! Good work Ben...your reviews are better than the brand's consultants!

[@Angling4U]

Thanks 👍

[@powersystemsap]

Nice looking piece of kit, good honest review. Can I afford one ? Yes, would I buy one NO.

[@countryboy57954]

Good review Ben. Have to say although the box is obviously well made, like all Rive boxes its overpriced IMO. I dread to think what it weighs as well !

[@jamsams]

Well made? The welds look like they've been done by a drunk Albanian.

[@benjamingummerson6746]

@@jamsams looks can be deceiving. The box is as solid as a rock

[@pnico3775]

No box is worth £1500 the world's gone mad some people don't pay that for a car but theres tackle tarts who will be queing up for it.me personally I don't like it it looks to big the sliding cassette coming out the side why? It's awkward to say the least when you think about it you don't really see your box when you fish other people can but your sitting on it so do we buy boxes for other people to see. Just a thought .

[@Angling4U]

agreed would swap my s36 for it

[@pnico3775]

@@Angling4U hello Ben I think a good idea for a vlog would be on shalla kits there's so many different ones.am they all the same price, am they all the same length, will a map one fit a maver pole etc I think it would help a lot of people choose the right one.

[@jamsams]

@@Tricastkelv can you imagine the price of this of it was carbon like the absolute? Prices are silly aren't they.

[@raycharm8950]

for the price range, it should have what all seat boxes have and that's all extending legs, plus the small details like screw end threads on legs and when that footplate gets scratched,i reckon will really age the appearance of the box.

[@Angling4U]

agreed

[@benjamingummerson6746]

“Bigger guy with a bigger arse like me” love it 😂. Keep up the good work

[@louib07_39]

No matter what they do it will still be over priced, don’t get me wrong it’s the best looking seat box I’ve seen but I dint know why you would spend that amount of money on it

[@lucianmoraru3285]

Hi Ben, Well presented. I think the Absolute white edition is much better box as a construction, access and value for money. You can have almost 3 absolute boxes.

[@LewisFerguson471]

Great review Ben, really enjoy watching these types of vids

[@Angling4U]

Glad you like them!

[@craigevans6981]

Shouldn’t the non telescopic legs be at the back and the 4 telescopic ones on the footplate? You are always fishing Down the slope.

[@andrewrodgers155]

Dont like the look, dont like the price and it doesn't do anything a box half the price doesn't.

[@jamsams]

It does one thing that boxes half the price doesn't...catches the tackle tarts. The "all the gear and no idea" crew.

[@georgepratt5460]

Enjoyed the review, looks a lovely box but can't beleive for the price the front legs are not telescopic. Also I'm not sure on the removable method of the bottom cassette, looks a little awkward.

[@barrybell4879]

Love the soft touch draws. That should be standard on all boxes

[@GixerJunkie666]

This or a matrix xr36 pro plus a complete luggage set and fill the box with terminal gear and still have some change for a Mcd's ? 😁

[@Angling4U]

yeap i would as well

[@maverfxb3]

£1500 and only 4 telescopic legs and all 6 are too short to the box, it’s a stunning product but way too many shortcomings on such a premium priced piece of kit, I’ll agree it’s a thing of beauty but not for me. Thanks for the bid though mate.

[@Steven.Cartwright]

Good honest review. (1) Positive The seat and the draws are great thats about it. (2) Negative They need to remove that ugly plastic thing off that back. (3) Negative They also need to have ALL the legs telescopic . (4) Negative Price is way to high. Who are they targeting with the seat box at that price range? Designer seat box for the Designer angler. Don't make sense to me. I personally still think the MAP seat boxes are the best for your money and weight and size is just right and a perfect price to match. Simple.

[@davidwescott2632]

On the box from new 2 of the legs have attachment clamps preventing using other manufacturers accessories not on box reviewed.

[@peterthornton8520]

Interesting video. Price is much to high for the box as she stands. Cant think why they made the front legs Non telescopic. How the hell can you level it if you are fishing on a down sloping bank. No issue with the quality of the actual box. I have got my new Matrix X36 PRO Lime last week and have to say that the quality of that box is as good as this Rive Box. It is also more functional than the Rive. In short the Rive is a very good box with a few design and functional faults and priced way to high. Matrix and Absolute are the better all round systems.

[@sillybait1329]

Kels box is beautiful, is love one but would 99.9 % be getting a divorce if I bought one 😎😎😎

[@simonchaddock3694]

Crazy money

[@arvydasbareikis8836]

Anyone know is this model will have 360 seat on the one with back rest like rive have? Thanks

[@leejohnson221]

Not much actual tackle space for the 💰

[@brettskip1]

Nice box, nothing special though and priced way too high! Cannot believe they haven’t got tele legs on the front 😱. I feel the Matrix and absolute are just as good as this. I think this will go the same way as the Preston Carbon box, they will sell about 100 then it will disappear from the market, or the price will drop dramatically

[@benjamingummerson6746]

It’s limited edition anyway

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

How mutch!!!!!!!!!

[@123reetlad]

great review and that's is a great bit of kit

[@stevesc1548]

Looks a Decent bit of kit .👍But not much room for my Grub..😜

[@vincedowling4777]

I hope you look at the new Daiwa box that will be a good comparison.

[@Angling4U]

That's the plan!

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

The Preston Inception seat box is better value for the money

[@lennertvt4430]

HI Ben would you like to make a video about how Weston Pools works. I live in Belgium and if Corona permits I would go on holiday to England this or next summer. Or do you have suggestions for a fishing pond where I can fish during my holiday? And how does it work with a permit, bait and residence? Thanks in advance and I love your KZbin videos!

[@Angling4U]

lindholme lakes fella onsite food, bait, tackle & accommodation

[@Angling4U]

www.lindholmelakes.co.uk/

[@Jase_Hunton]

Can the footplate be removed completely? That’s a biggie for me for getting it in the car

[@Angling4U]

Not too sure actually

[@26Tackle.reviews]

cannot tell me this is £800 better than my matrix xr36 pro! bet even the new daiwa tournament is lot cheaper and that looks the nuts!

[@Angling4U]

agreed im getting a daiwa tournament to review soon

[@26Tackle.reviews]

@@Angling4U iv got 2 poles you can review mate when the 1 gets to me end of month!

[@ROB1966SHARON]

Good honest review as always

[@Angling4U]

Ta Robert

[@ciarandunne3064]

It's like LIKE THE XFACTOR SEAT BOX

[@scottpardoe6349]

How do you rate its adaptability for comfortable pole fishing position for the taller angler?

[@Angling4U]

Well I'm 5ft 5 so wouldn't know but I did think the legs were short for tray to attach

[@scottpardoe6349]

@@Angling4U thanks for the reply. I to thought the legs looked a little short hence the question. I think it's time the h frame Seat box made a big comeback. I'm currently at the point where there's to much going on with the octbox and not enough with the xr36 comp.

[@brettskip1]

Does the draw come out on the right or only the left?

[@Angling4U]

both mate you can twist to remove from the front

[@jasoncroft7442]

Ben just brought middy margin pole with14 spastic what breaking strain line would you use I new to pole fishing I'm a feeder man just won't to try it 🤔🤗

[@jasoncroft7442]

Meant elastic I spelt it wrong sorry

[@Angling4U]

0.15 fella

[@jasoncroft7442]

@@Angling4U 👍

[@paultownsley6606]

Will it catch you more fish ? 🐟

[@Angling4U]

No defiantly not. I prefer my Map z36

[@britishbluetess]

That’s got to be kels😂👍🏻

[@VeryLimitedaddition]

Lot of money but many missing features compared to other boxes like the Octbox D36 for me trying to copy and not lead! To much plastic and bling.

[@savmunago8007]

Honestly, if money was no object, I’d definitely buy one, why wouldn’t I ?. Looks great, and I know looks don’t catch fish, but come on, you’d feel like a don sat on this bad boy I’d sit on it to watch tv. 😃

[@jamsams]

Marmite...I think it looks shoddy on closer inspection.

[@Jbirdoffcialmusic]

I reckon you should get one!

[@Angling4U]

nope

[@benjamingummerson6746]

Nice box kel

[@shaunhutley6098]

got to say it's a lovely seedbox but it's not worth £1500 I'll rather keep my matrix xr36 pro all day long mate 💯🎣

[@Angling4U]

yeap

[@stegee1]

Sorry but you cant beat the MATRIX XR36 PRO Seat Box

[@roberthill5839]

Nice box but way too much money I prefer the matrix box

[@Angling4U]

me too

[@iankelly731]

Sorry tackle manufactures are packing the piss £ 1500 is a joke i will kick anyones arse with my my tackle which cost way less than that monstrosity . Great review cant knock you for that but get a grip on reality Love to know the mark up on this .

[@Angling4U]

Its not a price I would pay just giving the info for people to make there own choice

[@iankelly731]

@@Angling4U I totally understand your reply and im not having a go at you i think the reviews you do are first class And i respect you for them. Its just i feel some firms are really over pricing blame it on brexit or what ever and i suppose the end call is the angler whos looking to buy.

[@ronaldbell446]

For that price tag No thanks I stick with my Absolute 36

[@Angling4U]

Fair enough! I agree

[@roltol7539]

23:19 those tiny legs are literaly to short...

[@victorjones1650]

Only one winder tray for that price

[@roberthopkins8089]

The only premium part is the shocking price.. You can get 3 great boxes for the price of this.. Snob box

[@Angling4U]

agreed I prefer my s36

[@robertmawkes8975]

£1500, No thanks. Stick with my XR36. 👍

[@Angling4U]

Good choice

[@philgoodyear7955]

Built to catch Anglers not fish

[@Angling4U]

yeap