GURU RIVE Special Edition Seat Box review

My review on Tackle GURU's new RIVE ST special seatbox.

[@chrisa4882]

Approximately 10 year's ago I purchased the then top of the range Rive RX Carbon seatbox in adonised blue from Nathan's of Derby. The box which basically consisted of pole seat, footplate couple of trays and 2 drawers. The basic box cost £800, on the same day I also purchased extra trays and drawers, and bait trays, feeder arm etc. I basically purchased everything I required there and then in the shop at a total cost of £1830. I still have the receipt here in front of me as proof of the most foolish purchase I ever made. Basically that same evening I used the box to fish a short local 3 hour evening match. During the match both drawer handles snapped, and I also heard a loud cracking noise whilst fishing. When loading the box into the car after the match I noticed the backplate had cracked from one end to the other. On wiping the box down when I returned home I noticed the footplate had paint missing already. In the shop these boxes look like a work of art and the footplate slides out as if it's made by Rolls Royce. However, in use, it's a different story. I was so proud of my Rive that I carried it to my peg wrapped in plastic sheeting so not to scratch the blue adonised trays! ( Nathan's didn't have a seatcover in stock) Anyway I knew a guy over in France who had a brand new unused ASI Seatbox that he wouldn't sell me before I purchased the Rive despite me offering him £500. So I offered him the Rive with all the accessories and sent him a copy of the receipt showing the £1830 purchase, and he swapped for the ASI. That was almost 10 year's ago, and the ASI still looks like new despite being used twice a week. All seatboxes today are poorly made compared to ASI, BRILO AND BOSS of the 90's.

[@jf6624]

Chris A What a lovely story, I just love a happy ending..

[@patrickwalker2509]

Can't believe they have made this with the main knobs pointing outwards thus increasing the width.

[@81brettcox]

Great review. i finally bought one. Awsome bit of kit, so steady when on the bank.I was wanting to know what size is the fabs tray you have on the box? And how the open ended legs work? thanks

[@Alltackledup]

Hi mate when i home from hols will send you some info.

[@kenbrennan62]

Looks really good, A more in-depth video would be great. Pretty sure I’m going to get it, but can the foot plat be removed from the box.......? As when I’m on my platform in Ireland I won’t require the foot plate on the box and certainly wouldn’t like to have the carrier it if its not needed.. Would love some of them let me know

[@Alltackledup]

Ken Brennan thanks ken. I dont think it can i will check

[@Jimbo_resells]

on 2 of the legs at the top there are fastners, what ate they for as you didnt mention those

[@Alltackledup]

Hi mate they take inserts, leg extenders

[@karlaindow7116]

can you tell me what is the make/model of thecside tray and where can you buy them?

[@garypage7477]

KARL AINDOW hi Karl its by Fabtrays mate look them up on facebook or internet. Best trays out there.

[@karlaindow7116]

Gary Page Thanks mate will do

[@jf6624]

How happy are you a year on owning this box? Jst ordered one myself!

[@Alltackledup]

jf6624 love it

[@neilolly]

I prefer the matrix box with the back rest

[@kenbrennan62]

Can anybody tell me if the two drawers that come with this Box 30mm and the other 60mm pull out Handles on the drawer are metal or are they still plastic..?

[@Alltackledup]

I will check m8

[@kenbrennan62]

Thanks appreciate it👍

[@Alltackledup]

@@kenbrennan62 metal fascia, plastic handle

[@kenbrennan62]

Alltackledup Thank you

[@slawomirkopiec4786]

What is side tray? Any link for purchase?

[@Alltackledup]

Hi mate it was a custome made one. By Fab trays

[@michaeljustice294]

Look like a nice box

[@Alltackledup]

Michael Justice thanks m8

[@davetaylor8858]

And it's only £800 dearer than an Avanti RDX 2000 Seat Box

[@keithclayton654]

I thought it was groundhog day,repeated itself 3 times.

[@garypage7477]

keith clayton sorry error in editing

[@BVH_08]

Guru seat and matrix vest 🤷‍♂️

[@Alltackledup]

Saving up m8 lol

[@BVH_08]

Alltackledup TV - coarse fishing & Match fishing haha

[@Alltackledup]

Thanks 4 watching and your support

[@BVH_08]

Alltackledup TV - coarse fishing & Match fishing hey i am a fisher and fisher support each other 😀👍

[@garyfinn8772]

U need to work out to lift these boxers 😧

[@Alltackledup]

They are heavy mate, but built to last. I love mine