wildflights Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Really happy with the effectiveness of my new FF6 combo unit. However I've had a bit of learning curve on hooking the wings in so that they don't pop off occasionally during long sessions. I've resorted to using binder clips to hold the wings to the bar as pictured. With the addition, it ran for 6 hours without any need for adjustment. Anyone else come up with similar solutions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkid Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, wildflights said: Really happy with the effectiveness of my new FF6 combo unit. However I've had a bit of learning curve on hooking the wings in so that they don't pop off occasionally during long sessions. I've resorted to using binder clips to hold the wings to the bar as pictured. With the addition, it ran for 6 hours without any need for adjustment. Anyone else come up with similar solutions? Couldn’t you just bend the spikes forward like the A1 turbo flapper atb Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) Hello, crocodile clips work as well 👍 Edited May 24, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) did you break the wing bones before mounting Edited May 24, 2021 by Saltings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflights Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Saltings said: did you break the wing bones before mounting Yes, the wings are broken. I'm probably running it faster than a crow would normally flap. I seem to get a stronger reaction when running a quick tempo. 9 hours ago, Newkid said: Couldn’t you just bend the spikes forward like the A1 turbo flapper atb Dean The spikes are bent forward. Do you think they should also be bent down? I'm running the spike through the smaller, outer wing muscle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 On pigeons I force the spikes through the carpal joint between the radius and ulna. Crows are much broader of wingspan and so the clips ma be the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflights Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) WalkedUp - Thank you for the clarification. I think I've stuck it everywhere but there. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsif.2017.0224 Edited May 25, 2021 by wildflights link added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 15 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, crocodile clips work as well 👍 Agreed with the above. I fitted small crocodile clips to the wing spreaders and they work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landofficer Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 I have seen and used some of those fishing round bait bands, they stretch over the wing and last all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Very small black cable ties work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 I use 1/2" piece of tyre valve tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I use small loops of elastic on my flappers and magnet on the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 24/05/2021 at 23:13, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, crocodile clips work as well 👍 As above. I glued small crocodile clips to the spreader arms, then the wing/feathers attach easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 I also have the ff6 combo and it came supplied with elastic bait bands for securing the wings in position, it also came with instructions/a note stating to use the elastic bait bands and where you could purchase them cheaply. I’ve had no issues with them coming off/snapping and they blend well/are not obvious even at close range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain187 Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 I’ve just got an ff6 and put elastic bands on each side which after x3 hrs worked flawlessly Held the wings on perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted June 15, 2022 Report Share Posted June 15, 2022 On 29/05/2021 at 09:02, Bobba said: Very small black cable ties work well +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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