ScubaSparky Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hi all I brought a couple of Floater / Bouncer Poles off the bay.... Out of interest can anyone I.D. The manufacturer or supplier ? Many thanks Simon https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2896E3B677474598!559&authkey=!ACNL1VShgE93AFM https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2896E3B677474598!560&authkey=!AKU7_yMw2OC1-s4 https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2896E3B677474598!561&authkey=!AOk_ReqzYfpZR78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 They look like my Pinewood ones, with the crocodile clips on the spreader, the twist lock height adjustment on the pole and the flat foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 left one is pinewood. other looks like homemade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 They look like my Pinewood ones, with the crocodile clips on the spreader, the twist lock height adjustment on the pole and the flat foot. Thanks for your reply Cranfield So the one on the Left is a Pinewood, this seems a better made pole than the RH one. It has the plastic moulded cranked spreader, with thumb screw for adjustment & sprung loaded cranked spreader arms. Also like you say a knurled twist lock nut for height adjustment. The one on the Right seems a simpler design, almost DIY. Think I'm going to try to source a M4 thread thumb screw for the height adjustment on this one. Do you think it is advisable to weld a 90 deg footplate above the foot arrow head to make it easier to get into tough soil? Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks for your reply Cranfield So the one on the Left is a Pinewood, this seems a better made pole than the RH one. It has the plastic moulded cranked spreader, with thumb screw for adjustment & sprung loaded cranked spreader arms. Also like you say a knurled twist lock nut for height adjustment. The one on the Right seems a simpler design, almost DIY. Think I'm going to try to source a M4 thread thumb screw for the height adjustment on this one. Do you think it is advisable to weld a 90 deg footplate above the foot arrow head to make it easier to get into tough soil? Cheers Simon I would not advise you do that , the tube is hollow and not overly strong , by trying to push it in over hard ground with a footplate you are likely to break it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 left one is pinewood. other looks like homemade. I would not advise you do that , the tube is hollow and not overly strong , by trying to push it in over hard ground with a footplate you are likely to break it. Thanks for replies Activeviii & Fenboy What sort of angle do you push the metal pole into the ground at then ? & if it is at an angle does it angle to the rear or front of Pigeon Decoy? Looking at Pinewoods website it seems the 2 plastic winged decoys are theirs too, so was a pretty good deal at £16 + p+p then ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 The angle of the pole depends on a few factors, namely the wind strength, the weight of the decoy (dead bird/hypaflaps/plastic decoy) and the length you have the pole. You want the decoy to show as a bird coming into land, so 45 degrees is right for the decoy and adjust the pole accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I bought 2 of the RH type at a show, he said they were jack pyke models. The collar that you screw / unscrew to adjust the height is so badly made (threaded), you have to mess for ages to get it to catch. Wish i had tried before i bought them, lesson learned, no good once your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSparky Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Oh dear sounds like you need to drill a slightly larger hole in the collar of the pole & borrow someone's Tap & Die set to re-thread to M5 or M6 then use a new screw / thumbscrew. Hopefully you can get them fixed soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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