Many thanks. Yes indeed I've mentioned this before. My problem is the footprint should be the same shape as the bottom of the tent. Therefore the loops, holes etc only need be on the edge of the footprint so the straps seems only to confuse. Perhaps they are - but couldn't get anything to line up in my mums garden - there's sorts of "loops" but what's the point of the long straps. My main problem is to find somewhere to practice pitching - difficult in a town in these parlous times and my mum's hours away..
Already seen the manic German - very teutonic and crazy abd given to mad-eyed laughter - the bit where the footprint is added is at a distance and I don't speak German.
Definitely making me feel very much an amateur and not a very bright one at that!
Hopefully things will become clearer when I'm on the side of a mountain, in a blizzard, phone packed up , hyperthermia setting in and darkness descending.
Will let you helpful guys know when I've cracked it.
Will get in touch with Nordisk - thanks Kinky for the info.
Brendan