GJUK Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hello, I need to buy some hide poles. Can anyone suggest some that I can buy/alternatives that will do the same job, for less. Thanks, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I tried using clothes line poles, they worked well for a while then one day in very dry soil I bent 1 trying to get it in the ground deep enough. Another one bent in high winds when I had them extended longer because I was set up in a ditch so needed the extra height. Got a proper set and I find these much better, they have a kick plate that you press down with your foot to get into the ground, they are lighter, and they are stronger. I'd recomend a decent set, but I do understand when money is tight or just starting up it's tough. If you want to go down the route of using an alternative, have a look at the DIY section and do a search, many members have used home mades for years with great success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 got mine from wilkinsons at a couple of pounds each, alright as a starting point. i just flattened the ends to help them dig into the ground better, think they are classed as washing line props Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 i use a couple of steel road pins . you sometimes see them around road works they use them for holding up that orange plastic saftey fencing. they are only about 4ft long but i just get a couple of strongish sticks and fix them with a couple of cable ties to whatever height i want. they will last as long you will and you can easiley get them into the hardest of ground baked or frozen solid . you can bang them in with a hammer if you have to. builders merchants sell them for less than a fiver or tool hire shops sell them.there not heavy either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks chaps. Yeh the amount of money I've spent on shooting 5 pigeons this year is silly. New guns, new jackets, cartridges etc hehe. Still I'm having fun. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Clothes line poles are excellent and do the job well. There was a post on here recently regarding metal spikes to attach to the poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I think I'm going to steal some, i mean buy some road pins. Now where's some roadworks... (obviously im joking!) J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hide poles.................. :blink: lets try the pigeon equipment forum , or am I a being a bit silly ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Why don't you buy the proper ones from the site sponsor? Thay are alloy, have a proper foot spike and most importantly they are light weight for 40 bar? Its amazing how many people advertise 6 shotguns in the signature probably a couple K worth of shotguns and then ask about cheap chinese rubbish imported from china by wilko's It ok I suppose if you are young and just starting out and don't have a pot to **** in. Come on lads support British retailers Wow what came over me getting soft in my old age B) Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seb Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I use clothes line poles. Cut them down a bit, welded on a kick plate and spike and painted them green. Just remember to take out the middle section before welding. British made in my shed. B) Will try and get a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 At most graden centres they sell metal poles which are coated in a ridged plastic surface. They cost about £2 each and are pretty strong, the plastic ridges work well for tying the hide net onto with string etc. They also have a point at the end. Mine have lasted 3 years so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wilkinsons, £3 each, green coating, can`t go wrong. i have been pushing them into frozen ground all week and no bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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