TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 That's easy for you to say! Spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocknee Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Do you guys always put a sort of 1/2 roof on the hide, or just leave the top open, been building a hide for two of us to sit in and starting thinking really we need a bit of roof camo to cover the back of the hide, don't know if I'm been paranoid Never used a roof only use a fishing brolly when it pours down but that soon gets taken down when the rain slows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Do you guys always put a sort of 1/2 roof on the hide, or just leave the top open, been building a hide for two of us to sit in and starting thinking really we need a bit of roof camo to cover the back of the hide, don't know if I'm been paranoid A roof is useful when out after crows but will limit your field of vision and arcs of fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I only use a roof when crowing , pigeon shooting not needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 don't bother with a roof for either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I almost forgot I'd started this thread! I've almost finished it but I'm not all that sure I'm all that keen; I've used clearview net from A1 decoys, hide poles from ebay and waterproof camo material for the roof (and washing line poles to hold roof up, when in use). It's 1.5m square and 1.5m max height. The issue being the net is a bit too see thru I'll be trying it out on Sunday but I've had it up in the garden and I can easily see the dog sat in it. I'll take my old "tank net" as a backup. Pictures to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottk Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for all the advice guys and great thread fieldwanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 O.k. Nearly there, just a bit of tweaking to do. Still less than impressed with this new fangled hide material though, I was expecting to need to add a bit of foliage but to be honest I think it'll take more than that - I've yet to try it against a hedge or dark background though so I may be proved wrong yet. I was going to use it tomorrow, unfinished but it might point out any obvious flaws. Sadly, the dog's hurt one of her front legs so I've decided to let that sort itself out first - she's limping but I can't see anything obvious, I think she just twisted it or pulled something (she seems to be a bit prone to these things). Anyway, as promised; From behind; corners need finishing, I'm thinking velcro. Front view; again, need to do something with the corners, not sure what though. the very front is double thickness but still pretty see through; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezi bez Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Crikey me im guna have my work cut out on Sunday , didn't no you were into camping lol , see you Sunday Richard , dont worry ill sort , your hide out for you. Atb Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) O.k. Nearly there, just a bit of tweaking to do. Still less than impressed with this new fangled hide material though, I was expecting to need to add a bit of foliage but to be honest I think it'll take more than that - I've yet to try it against a hedge or dark background though so I may be proved wrong yet. I was going to use it tomorrow, unfinished but it might point out any obvious flaws. Sadly, the dog's hurt one of her front legs so I've decided to let that sort itself out first - she's limping but I can't see anything obvious, I think she just twisted it or pulled something (she seems to be a bit prone to these things). Anyway, as promised; From behind; corners need finishing, I'm thinking velcro. <script pagespeed_no_defer="">// The hide is a bit odd. I'd lose the roof and get some better net for the front. Edited January 17, 2015 by motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Is that a hide or a gazzebo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Roof's only there for when it's really needed, just because I can really. But, the idea was to save time and weight - to be honest, I have much more faith in the old "tank net" and waterproofs idea though, only one way to find out I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The roof fabric would be better utilised by putting it around the poles behing the see through netting , just leave enough of the see through above it so you can see out when sitting down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Crikey me im guna have my work cut out on Sunday , didn't no you were into camping lol , see you Sunday Richard , dont worry ill sort , your hide out for you. Atb Aaron. Lol, think it might be better to go with my old hide on Sunday to be honest, can't say I'm all that convinced with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The roof's there for when it's needed, not all the time. That's not the problem though, it's the sheer transparency of the thing that worries me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The clear view nets are usless on their own but are handy when used as I said above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) The roof fabric would be better utilised by putting it around the poles behing the see through netting , just leave enough of the see through above it so you can see out when sitting down.Sorry fen boy, didn't notice you'd replied. I agree to a certain extent but the whole point of the waterproof stuff was for wet weather as it's considerably lighter than a fishing brolly. I'll try it at some point and see what needs doing. If it needs much, I'll just go back to the old net I think as I've spent way too much time and money on this idea as it is. Obviously, I don't want to add much more to it because the whole idea was to make it lighter than what I was using, with the bonus of not getting tangled up with fences, brambles and even the gun quite so much. Edited January 17, 2015 by fieldwanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I think a brolly would be a better option , I use a cheap one from argos and it is not over heavy . The fabric when wet is likely to sag and any wind will make holding it all down a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezi bez Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Bring y tank net and the seethrough netting, ill show you how to do it mate, dont worry too much as its always better to rely on good old mother nature . Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Fieldwanderer, I think the clue is in the name "CLEARVIEW" netting! It is useful for placing as the top 12" of your hide wall to allow easy viewing of the pigeons, but you MUST ensure you have a good backdrop to prevent you being silhouetted. Good luck, I am sure you'll reach a happy compromise between weight carried and invisibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Fieldwanderer, I think the clue is in the name "CLEARVIEW" netting! Thanks all, if you look here you'll see why I thought it'd be better than it is, they seem to have changed the pictures since but it's still quite a difference from reality like you say though, i'll figure something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireSam Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 The clearview is OK if you have a dark background and can keep yourself in the shade. If you set up in full sun then they are totally transparent. I have 2 stealth nets, 2 standard army camo nets and 2 lightweight fabric nets and use according to need. I do occasionally use a roof but only cover the back 1/3 rd of the hide. Use this to give me some shade or if birds coming from behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I've made a "mk2" version using the waterproof material all 'round but with windows of clear view in the front and sides. It's better but the clear view still let's it down I think. I'll give it a try anyway but will take my old net too. The advantage though is that it'll keep the wind off. Like I said before, the roof won't normally be used, it's attached but only there for when it's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columba Grey Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I've recently purchased the Clearview hide and have used it on about thee occasions. Each time I was careful to ensure I had a solid background. My verdict is that it's much easier to shoot from a clear view and and my brother and I were not seen except where birds approached high from the left ....we don't use a roof. I'm sure if I was to try setting up in the middle of the field I would have to revert to the solid netting certainly for the back & sides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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