hendon ratter Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hi all im thinking of buying some hide poles,but theres a choice off two and i was just wondering if any ov yous have any the same ones,there both the same price,but which ones are the strongest out ov them....................cheers HR....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) The lower picture are similar to poles sold on eBay by a guy called discount-decoys_uk They are absolute rubbish and he isn't a very nice guy either. Unfortunately he also supplies many other sellers. Basically, if the poles are green all over and with that type of tread plate shown in the photo give them a wide berth unless they guarantee that they are solid point. Can't speak for the other type. Edited February 23, 2011 by UKPoacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendon ratter Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 The lower picture are similar to poles sold on eBay by a guy called discount-decoys_uk They are absolute rubbish and he isn't a very nice guy either. Unfortunately he also supplies many other sellers. Basically, if the poles are green all over and with that type of tread plate shown in the photo give them a wide berth unless they guarantee that they are solid point. Can't speak for the other type. cheers uk poacher,one ov my mates had a set ov them and he said he had to pour a bit melted led down them so that thay wouldnt bend at the bottoms.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) Top ones are the strongest as the foot spike is inserted in to the pole,also the spike is fluted for better grip. Edited February 23, 2011 by paul hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Top ones are the strongest as the foot spike is inserted in to the pole,also the spike is fluted for better grip. the first set are very good in fact got mine off paul at the basc gamefair 2 years ago and not had a problem with them well apart from losing one of them;buts thats my fault obviously..best set of poles i have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland's Finest! Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 the first set are very good in fact got mine off paul at the basc gamefair 2 years ago and not had a problem with them well apart from losing one of them;buts thats my fault obviously..best set of poles i have had. I got the top ones at last years cla game fair, not great, the plastic ***** for tightning them break very easily and the poles are starting to bend at the bottom. I personally wouldnt reccomend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 If you want some spare thumb screws just PM me your adress and i will post some out to you as i have loads of spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) I got the top ones at last years cla game fair, not great, the plastic ***** for tightning them break very easily and the poles are starting to bend at the bottom. I personally wouldnt reccomend them. mine are slightly bent at the bottom but still usable and the top pole still slides all the way down haven;t broke a thumbscrew either and they have had a lot of use.also just warning about cheaper poles i know someone who bought them and i was decoying with him 2 broke in normal use. Edited February 23, 2011 by yickdaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Have you looked at the pinewood ones. i have had mine a fair few years and their still as good as new. their magent is the best i have ever seen or used as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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