featherlite decoys

[timberjack]

Any of you guys use the featherlites? Seems to me it might be a pain in the butt to blow those things up every morning. But they look like they would be easy to carry long distances. How 'bout it?

[eyeinthesky]

Timberjack I have not used the featherlite decoys but I do have the featherflex decoys that you have to assemble the head on. As far as the weight you can't beat it. You can put a dozen of these decoys in a backpack and never know it. They are wonderful for scouting mornings and walking long distances. They do take a little while to set up and take down but your legs and back will thank you for using them. Just one man's opinion on this.
Shoot em in the throat

[ducman77]

TJ,
It takes like two blows to air them up and are alot light on a long walk.

[MALLARDBUSTER]

DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THEM, BUT IF THE DC(PHIL ROBERTSON) USES THEM, THERE BOUND TO BE OK

[Wildfowler]

I think the only reason that the "Commander" might have used them is because the manufacturer is a neighbor of his. If the commander had seen what I saw last year, I'm sure he would never endorse them.

I ran across an old man in a pirogue one time on my way out, after hunting. From a distance I could see that he was using a homemade twirlie bird, that was wind propelled and he had some small strange looking decoys in his spread.

Being the arsehol that I am, I couldn't resist that chance to ride over near his set up to get a better look at this horrible arrangement since it was a such slow morning. When I got to within normal conversation distance, I could tell that he was using these inflatable decoys. The only problem was that his decoys had deflated during his hunt. In fact they were all listing over to one side like they were sinking. I suspect it was due to the fact that it was below freezing temperatures that morning. It was such a funny sight that I had to leave the scene immediately upon seeing them, so as not to laugh directly in this hunters face and embarrass him.

Anyone should be able to carry a dozen water keel dekes on their back with no problem. I would not recommend the inflatable decoys to anyone.

[timberjack]

That's exactly what I thought wildfowler. I can't imagine inflatable dekes being as realistic or durable as regular decoys. But then I've never used them so I wanted some input from guys that have. Thanks

[chance]

Saw some in action at a hunt test. Bluebill, pintail and teal looked really good. Swam well in a light wind and always righted themselves when on side after being throw into water. Got a dozen of the teal to try this year.

[MSDuckmen]

DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THEM, BUT IF THE DC(PHIL ROBERTSON) USES THEM, THERE BOUND TO BE OK

bawahahahahaha

You boys crack me up.

[gator]

dang duckmen, you beat me to it...