Flocked or normal??

[mosa]

Does anyone think flocked decoys are better than normal ones ??

[firdom]

i use both and mix them up had a sparrow hawk attack one of the unflocked ones the other day i think flocked are better in the sun

[Bluebarrels]

not according to this months sporting gun mate,normal shells are rated just the same as flocked last a lot longer too,and by the time pigeons notice the difference they should be well in range BB

[rigwallet]

Does anyone think flocked decoys are better than normal ones ??

flocked are better but soon become flockless and to quickly far my likeing

[Cranfield]

I have flocked shells that are still almost perfect, after quite a few years rough and extensive use.

It does pay to buy the better (more expensive ?) ones, as there are a lot of cheap alternatives about that leave more flocking in the packaging than on the decoys.

 

I also use the sillosocks sleeves on the rest of my plastic (unflocked) shell decoys and really rate their presentation.

 

I think the wet, shiny look of some plastic decoys does put off the pigeons.

Although I have no scientific evidence to support this, if I am not confident in my layout, then I am not happy.

So I prefer flocked, or sillosocks jackets on my shells.

[Bluebarrels]

I have flocked shells that are still almost perfect, after quite a few years rough and extensive use.

It does pay to buy the better (more expensive ?) ones, as there are a lot of cheap alternatives about that leave more flocking in the packaging than on the decoys.

 

I also use the sillosocks sleeves on the rest of my plastic (unflocked) shell decoys and really rate their presentation.

 

I think the wet, shiny look of some plastic decoys does put off the pigeons

Although I have no scientific evidence to support this, if I am not confident in my layout, then I am not happy.

So I prefer flocked, or sillosocks jackets on my shells.

 

Thats a fair comment,the downside to un-flocked shells/decoys is the sun and rain

[shakin stevens]

i use me flocked deeks on the drillings and me normal deeks on the rape, i think normal deeks

are more visable on the rape than the flocked deeks, the flocked ones are a pain they dont take

much to fetch the flocking off and are very expensive!

[utectok]

I put silo socks sleves on my shells cheap and good

[motty]

If you buy decent flocked decoys, the flocking will take years to start coming off.

[mosa]

were would you all suggest sells good quality flocked ones?

[Cranfield]

Try UKSW, their advert is at the top of the page., you also get a Pigeon Watch discount.

[6shot]

i got some flocked decoys from uksw. they are v good

[Blunderbuss]

Try UKSW, their advert is at the top of the page., you also get a Pigeon Watch discount.

 

 

i got some flocked decoys from uksw. they are v good

 

Seconded

 

I bought some flocked shells from UKSW recently and the difference in quality from some other flocked shells I bought off fleabay is massive. The fleabay ones started to lose their flocking straight away, were coloured an unaturally light grey and were basically rubbish in comparison with the UKSW ones, which weren't that much more expensive after PW discount.

[henry d]

Unflocked repainted with matt paint

 

Much cheapness !

[motty]

Unflocked repainted with matt paint

 

Much cheapness !

 

I still find that these will shine.

[Mattw]

I have looked on the UKSW site but cant see shell decoys, Am I missing something or can someone post me a linky?

[chrispti]

My Uksw flocked shells still look new after 18 months of use, no sign of wear at all

 

http://www.ukshootwarehouse.com/shop/PIGEO...ng+Sticks..html

[berettaman]

I have both types to and my flocked ones are jack pyke ,top gear ,bought before i found PW i also think both type work with each other :o

Edited March 14, 2010 by berettaman