kaunda Posted July 1, 2017 I see yet another decoy, the Manipulator,has hit the market.Any views? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 1, 2017 That should be quite easy to replicate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilksy II Posted July 1, 2017 I saw the advert in the basc magazine but it doesn't say much about what it does, I like that Chris Green mind so fair play to him! Is there a you tube vid of it in action? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 1, 2017 Yes Here ya' go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sitsinhedges Posted July 1, 2017 Things with strings are always a pain to use. I would prefer a flapper with a key fob on-off remote switch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deny essex Posted July 1, 2017 Things with strings are always a pain to use. I would prefer a flapper with a key fob on-off remote switch. Agree with the above and strings to a decoy with dogs retrieving dont mix unless your happy to keep untangling the dog and re setting the decoy and strings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilksy II Posted July 1, 2017 Marvellous! Cheers tightchoke, that was quick! Yeah I like it, if it's not daft money I could see me getting one, if your travelling light it's a great way to get movement in the pattern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sitsinhedges Posted July 1, 2017 Marvellous! Cheers tightchoke, that was quick! Yeah I like it, if it's not daft money I could see me getting one, if your travelling light it's a great way to get movement in the pattern Movement involving real dead pigeons is the best way, flapper or rotary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilksy II Posted July 1, 2017 Movement involving real dead pigeons is the best way, flapper or rotary. Yeah fair do's but the point was no battery's or metal work to carry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossy835 Posted July 1, 2017 Things with strings are always a pain to use. I would prefer a flapper with a key fob on-off remote switch. +1 so to the ones that but it how much are they. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 1, 2017 hello, his web site states will be available at the july game fair, made to order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philpotttt Posted July 1, 2017 Anyone got a link to the website please, having trouble finding it. Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosd Posted July 2, 2017 How is that going to work on anything but very short crop? Notice close up he shows it on laid crop, but when he shows it under a gun it's on short crop. Another decoy to decoy the decoyers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walker570 Posted July 2, 2017 My home made one is identical but run with a small motor and battery with an intermittent gizmo to switch it on and off. It works very well and have had pigeons almost land on top of it, so the concept works. However I fully agree regarding strings and things, they are a pain, been there done that. If you want control then run a thin double wire to the battery and have the switch in the hide .... done that as well. No more trouble to carry out to a hide than a roll of string/cord. I use a small golf trolley battery for power, in fact my wife's old trolley battery but still drives my decoys for a full session. BUT, Chris is a Cornish Gent and after so many years is still bubbling with enthusiasm and ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 2, 2017 How is that going to work on anything but very short crop? Notice close up he shows it on laid crop, but when he shows it under a gun it's on short crop. Another decoy to decoy the decoyers! hello, i think the concept is good and sure you could make an extension pole but it would need a good solid grounding if the string is any length, i must say with 2 in a hide can take in turns to whirly while other shoots? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaunda Posted July 2, 2017 Many thanks for your views to date. In my experience they will be discussed,exhibited,admired,purchased,used and then as faults develope and patience expires put to the back of the shed amongst a lifetimes' accumulation of similar expired bright ideas;until of course another 'new' invention hits the market.It was ever thus ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossy835 Posted July 2, 2017 if a battery one comes out, i may buy one but with string no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosd Posted July 2, 2017 hello, i think the concept is good and sure you could make an extension pole but it would need a good solid grounding if the string is any length, i must say with 2 in a hide can take in turns to whirly while other shoots? I couldn't be bothered to use the remote on a flapper after a while Sorry, but just looks like a faff to me. Outside of the rotary, flapper and bouncers, I'm not sure what else one could possibly need to decoy birds. All the new gizmos are money spinners rather than doing something the other three can't do!! My challenge on this is how is it better than a flapper on an intermittent timer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matone Posted July 2, 2017 It`ll pull in the less wary and relieve them of their hard earned ! lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marsh man Posted July 2, 2017 I wouldn't buy one , just another snag for my dog to contend with , but you have to admire the man , always bringing something out new and on the same wave length . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me matt Posted July 2, 2017 I found the video proper funny 😂 reminded me of an old Harry Enfield sketch. He's really passionate about it - you can tell lol I couldn't be doing with that string pulling malarkey, recipe for disaster in my honest opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilksy II Posted July 2, 2017 I found the video proper funny 😂 reminded me of an old Harry Enfield sketch. He's really passionate about it - you can tell lol I couldn't be doing with that string pulling malarkey, recipe for disaster in my honest opinion. Haha! It does doesn't it!? I like the string pulling idea, give me something to do waiting for pigeons to come! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Me matt Posted July 2, 2017 Haha! It does doesn't it!? I like the string pulling idea, give me something to do waiting for pigeons to come! Haha - I chuckled at the ball of twine he had- yeah like that'll be easy to negotiate with clods of mud hanging of your boots lol I was seriously waiting for two yogurt pots to appear 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilts#Dave Posted July 2, 2017 I really like the guy, Chris Green....but if I'm honest that's a step backwards not forwards. I can see how it could work and may come in handy but you only need to shoot one dead bird to go on an electronic flapper, and they aren't exactly heavy weight to carry with a small battery! It's handy to have some decent decoys but dead birds every time for me, once I've shot some I'll always replace decoys with them. Pulling a string looks a right faff when I'm concentrating on shooting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebarrels Posted July 3, 2017 So anyone know the price? Like Tighchoke said,won't be to difficult to replicate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
