Markio Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've just bought the 54" x 12' Hunter Specialties camo hide (You know the ones, 1000's of them on the popular on-line auction site). Call me naive but i was expecting some sort of hooks or holes that would allow me to fix the blind onto hides poles. Well there aren't any so i was wondering if anyone has bough this type how did you create the hide fixing points? My current ideas are: - Cut small section, pull that section back flush with the 'hem' to create a loop and allow a small plastic loop to be fitted and sow back up. (Makes sense in my head) or - Get good lady to sow extra material that would allow plastic loop to be fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've just bought the 54" x 12' Hunter Specialties camo hide (You know the ones, 1000's of them on the popular on-line auction site). Call me naive but i was expecting some sort of hooks or holes that would allow me to fix the blind onto hides poles. Well there aren't any so i was wondering if anyone has bough this type how did you create the hide fixing points? My current ideas are: - Cut small section, pull that section back flush with the 'hem' to create a loop and allow a small plastic loop to be fitted and sow back up. (Makes sense in my head) or - Get good lady to sow extra material that would allow plastic loop to be fitted. Cable ties....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I've just bought the 54" x 12' Hunter Specialties camo hide (You know the ones, 1000's of them on the popular on-line auction site I thought I did, but cannot find one using the name you gave. Have you got a picture or link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Caveat Emptor as always...all you've bought is a sheet of material the 'hide/blind' bit is just marketing. To make it work you have to 'self assemble' get your DIY kit out and punch some holes, maybe reinforce them with eyelets then use ties of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I thought I did, but cannot find one using the name you gave. Have you got a picture or link? Here you go mate, the packaging shows the manufacturer, i actually bought the mesh variety of blind. So far my best idea is to get crocodile type clips (pref plastic) and bond them to my poles with epoxy resin. Figured this way i don't have to make any permanent holes in the blind and can clip the blind to the pole anywhere along it's length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I thought I did, but cannot find one using the name you gave. Have you got a picture or link? Here you go mate, the packaging shows the manufacturer, i actually bought the mesh variety of blind. So far my best idea is to get crocodile type clips (pref plastic) and bond them to my poles with epoxy resin. Figured this way i don't have to make any permanent holes in the blind and can clip the blind to the pole anywhere along it's length. With you now, I thought you'd got the blind with poles built in. Just exploring the bulldog clip idea, how about big metal ones clipped directly over the blind onto the poles? That will stop the blind sliding down the poles as well. Simple is sometimes best. With freezing cold hands you could clip it together in 30 secs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 OldBill and Highlander: I worded my first post badly and i can see how i gave the impression i'd bought a post and blind kit. OldBill, I like your idea, as you say it's simple and would work, i'll put that as my second choice. I'm going to try and work the clip-bonded-to-the-post-idea. Hopefully this will neaten everything up, keep it all plastic (and rust proof) and i'll have less parts to leave at home by accident . I'm going to our local hardware store to see what they have! I'll keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big simmo999 Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Don't get that hide caught on any brambles or blackthorn etc. I had one like that and it was ripped to sheds in no time at all. Also it blew about in the slightist of winds. I got shut and bought some ex army stuff - it's a bit heavier (but not to heavy) and it's virtually indestructable Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impax Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hi, I've been using plant clips now for some time to hold the hide material to the hide poles. They are green circular spring loaded clips designed/used to hold plant stems to the supporting bamboo/supports! Available in all good garden centres £3 for 10. Or maybe now soon to be available from all good Pigeon Shooting suppliers Regards, Impax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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